WATCH | Memorial service for Zahara

JOHANNESBURG - Friends, family and fans begin to say goodbye to Afropop sensation Zahara.

Her life will be celebrated at a memorial service in Johannesburg.

The 'Loliwe' hitmaker died in hospital on Monday and will be buried in the Eastern Cape next weekend.

Zahara broke into the industry with her debut album in 2011.

She went double platinum in just over two weeks.

Her family has described her as a beacon of hope and says her music healed many souls.

Another memorial will be held in the Eastern Cape ahead of the funeral.