Archive · 14 Dec 2025
South African Musician Pops Mohamed Passes Away
Pops Mohamed was a famous South African musician who loved mixing different kinds of music.
He played many instruments, like the kora and mouth-bows, and made more than 20 albums.
He was born in 1949 and grew up during a time when South Africa was divided by apartheid.
Despite these challenges, he created music that brought people together.
He recently released a remastered version of his album Kalamazoo, Vol.
5 before he passed away at the age of 75.
His music will continue to inspire people.
Pops Mohamed, a renowned South African musician, passed away at the age of 75.
He was known for defying musical and racial boundaries, blending various genres and instruments.
Mohamed was born in Benoni, South Africa, and grew up in Reiger Park during apartheid.
He mastered traditional instruments like the kora and mouth-bows, and released over 20 albums.
His recent work included the remastered album Kalamazoo, Vol. 5, dedicated to Sipho Gumede.
- Who
- Ismail Mohamed-Jan, known as Pops Mohamed, a South African musician
- What
- Passed away at the age of 75
- When
- 2025
- Where
- South Africa
- Why
- Not explicitly stated, but his contributions to music and cultural heritage are highlighted
- Full Name
- Ismail Mohamed-Jan
- Stage Name
- Pops Mohamed
- Birth Date
- December 10, 1949
- Birth Place
- Benoni, South Africa
- Notable Albums
- Kalamazoo series, Timeless, Dark Clouds
- Instruments Mastered
- Kora, mouth-bows, berimbau, didgeridoo, percussion
- Age at Death
- 75
- Recent Release
- Kalamazoo, Vol. 5 (A Dedication to Sipho Gumede)