Taxi drivers block residents from attending Zahara's funeral

EAST LONDON - Taxi drivers are blocking residents from attending the funeral of Afropop sensation, Zahara.

This as friends and family are gathering in East London to celebrate the life of Bulelwa Mkutukana.

A funeral is being held for the multiple platinum award-winning songstress in her home-town.

She's being remembered as powerful voice with the power to heal.

Zahara died in hospital following a short illness at the age of 36.