Tributes are pouring in for most talented gospel musician of this generation George Mkandawire.

Mkandawire died on Wednesday in Zambia where he was currently residing.

Writing on his official facebook page, Veteran Musician and Presidential Advisor on youth and arts Lucius Banda expressed shock over the untimely death of Mkandawire.

“Tsiku ndi tsiku kulira basi…????????? we did one of the greatest collabos. You fought a good fight you finished your race it’s now time for your Crown. Rip George,” wrote Banda.

on his part Skeffa Chimoto said he was saddened by Mkandawire’s death.

“I am very shocked with the news of the passing on of my brother in the music industry George Mkandawire one of the veteran gospel Musician who came to fame in the early 2000s. His music touched and entertainment many people. Although he is gone but his music will live on and on! Tili paulendo onka m’mwamba!

“Rest in eternal peace until we meet again in His Glory,” wrote Chimoto

Concurring with Chimoto’s remarks South Africa-based gospel musician Frank Chimpanzi, said: “I am shocked by his death. We had planned to collaborate.”

George, who was born in 1974, hailed from Nkombezi village in Rumphi district. The artist rose to stardom in the early 2000s after releasing albums such as Ulendo.

Last year he signed for Major 1 Records which is owned by Prophet Shephard Bushiri.