MAYOR KAUNDA PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE BUSINESSMAN AND EYADINI LOUNGE FOUNDER JABULANI “MJEY” ZAMA
EThekwini Municipality Mayor Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda has reacted with sadness at the news of the untimely passing of businessman and Eyadini Lounge Owner Jabulani “Mjey” Zama.
“It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of businessman Jabulani Zama who was affectionately known as Mjey Jigga Money.
He contributed to job creation and growing the township economy through his Umlazi-based entertainment establishment Eyadini Lounge. Such establishments create employment for locals and leads to development in the township as a whole. Township tourism is growing in popularity as locals and internationals visitors alike continue to visit the City’s vibrant and diverse township establishments, sush as Eyadini Lounge, to sample township living first hand,” said Mayor Kaunda.
Eyadini has hosted events such as the Good Food and Wine Show Durban Township Cookout which saw celebrated chefs and food personalities share local flavours, authentic cuisine while imparting cooking techniques to locals in a true township restaurant.
The line-up included winner of Masterchef Australia Brent Owens, Masterchef Australia finalist Renae Smith, South African celebrity chefs Jenny Morris also known as ‘The Giggling Gourmet’ and Peter Ayub as well as UK chef and TV personality Reza Mahammed.
“As we mourn his passing, we honour Zama’s life and legacy and offer our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. His establishment was also a platform for artists to showcase their talents and expand their footprint. May he rest in peace knowing that his contributions to the growth of the entertainment industry, township and tourism economy will be remembered for generations to come,” said Mayor Kaunda.
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