Nelspruit hospital. A memorial service for Phiri was held at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 20 July, and the funeral service took place at the same venue on 22 July. Achievements Phiri has received many awards in recognition for his contribution in the music industry, one of these is the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver awarded to him by the South African president. This was to honor his sterling contribution to the South African music industry and the successful use of arts as an instrument of social transformation. Discography With the Cannibals 1982: Mama Wami 1982: Stimela 1984: Fire, Passion and Ecstasy 1985: Shadows, Fear and Pain 1986: Look, Listen and Decide 1986: Rewind (released due to popular demand after Look, Listen and Decide) 1987: Unfinished Story 1988: Live! 1989: Trouble in the Land of Plenty 1990: The Second Half (Live) 1991: Siyaya 1994: Don't Ask Why 2003: Steam Tracks ("Best of" compilation) 2010: A Lifetime... 2010: Live in Concert 25 Years Solo 1992: People Don't Talk, So Let's Talk 1999: How 2000: Chikapa's 11 Years References External links Profile on music.org.za Profile on allmusic.com 1947 births 2017 deaths People from Mbombela South African jazz guitarists Recipients of the Order of Ikhamanga Lead guitarists South African people of Malawian descent Deaths from lung cancer Deaths from cancer in South Africa 20th-century South African male singers South African jazz singers Male jazz musicians 21st-century South African male singers