Musa Ndebele, the South African DJ and producer better known as Msaro, DJ Msaro or Mr Nom_Nom, is reportedly being mourned by members of the music community following claims of his death. At the time of writing, a dependable public confirmation of the reported death has not been found, making it important to distinguish circulating reports from verified information.
Msaro has been associated with South Africa’s Amapiano and electronic music scenes for years. Music profiles describe him as an artist from Diepkloof, Soweto, whose musical journey developed through influences including Soul, Deep House, Jazz and Kwaito before he embraced Amapiano.
His artistic work has included producing records, DJing and creating the Musical Exclusiv #AmaNomNom series. In August 2026, Msaro released Volume 39 of the series after a lengthy break. The release was reported as a two-hour mix that also promoted his forthcoming music project.
His 2026 album Sbongile further demonstrates his activity in the music industry. Apple Music lists the project as a 12-track release dated August 3, 2026. Several tracks credit Musa Ndebele as a composer or contributor, including “Amelia,” “Zulu Mageba 2.0,” “PSP,” “Soweto” and other songs.
Msaro has also worked with other South African artists and producers. Earlier coverage described him as both an independent DJ and producer, highlighting his work in Amapiano and his Musical Exclusiv mix series.
Because the death report has not yet been independently confirmed by a clearly authoritative source, details such as the cause of death, location, age and funeral arrangements should not be stated as fact. Such information can be added once confirmed by his family, representatives or a reputable news organization.
For now, listeners remembering Msaro’s contribution to South African dance music can look back on his recordings, mixes and collaborations, which remain part of his documented musical catalogue.