South African veteran musician, Ray Phiri has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The Stimela lead vocalist has been admitted to a South African hospital and his condition is reportedly under control.


The guitarist, producer and vocalist rose to fame when he featured on Paul Simon's Graceland album in 1986.

News of his terminal illness came to light through social media when a friend and former band member posted that the legendary musician had exhausted his medical insurance funds and needed help to pay his hospital bills.