Tributes continue to pour in for Marom Bektor

Tributes are pouring in for Lesotho-born musician Bokang Moleli, better known as Malome Bector.

of Dumeran The hitmaker, who was previously signed to Ambitious Entertainment, died in a car accident in the Free State province on Wednesday afternoon.

Ambitious Entertainment announced the news of Vector's passing in a heartfelt statement, offering condolences to his loved ones.

“It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of a shining lighthouse. The sun has set on Lesotho's Lion. Our deepest condolences go to his loved ones and colleagues in the industry at this time of deep loss. Rest in peace Malom Bector,” the statement read.

Marom Bector was reportedly travelling with singer Puleng Phufolo and three other men, including singer Rizwi Wokkala.

The Free State provincial health department confirmed in a statement that three men died at the scene and another man and woman were taken to hospital.

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Tributes pour in for Marom Bektor

Since then, fans and other celebrities have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late singer.

“A terrible loss of the legendary Maromvector. A truly sad leap year,” Botake wrote.

Mnguni added: “Malom Bector changed the world of Hip Hop. He was a lyrical genius and a proud Lesotho rapper and singer who stayed true to himself. Rest in peace King.”