Families of 2 Zimbabweans Killed on Way to Jah Prayzah Concert Break Their Silence
The families of two young Zimbabweans who tragically died in a car crash in Canada have turned to the public for help to bring their loved ones back home.
Anotida Kimberly Maziriri and 23-year-old Eddmore Mafuwe died instantly in a horrific accident on Saturday, while they were on their way to a Jah Prayzah concert in Edmonton. It was the first of two shows on the Canada leg of Jah Prayzah’s Ndini Mukudzeyi World Tour, with a second performance set for Toronto on Sunday, 13 July 2025.
In the wake of the tragedy, both families quickly launched GoFundMe campaigns to raise money for the repatriation of the bodies to Zimbabwe. The response has been swift, with donations pouring in from around the world within hours of the campaigns going live.
For Anotida, fundraising is being led by Aisher Magomo. By 5 PM Zimbabwe time yesterday, 201 well-wishers had already contributed 5,993 Canadian dollars, around 40% of their goal of 15,000 Canadian dollars.
In a heartfelt family statement titled “In Loving Memory of Anotida,” her loved ones described her as a beacon of kindness and love. They expressed how the shock of losing such a vibrant daughter, sister, and friend had shattered them. They said the fundraiser would help ease funeral costs and ease the burden during this painful time, adding their deep gratitude for the love and support they had already received.
“We are heartbroken to share that our beloved daughter, sister, friend Anotida Kimbery Maziriri tragically passed away in a car accident on the night of July 11th 2025. Anotida was a bright light in our lives — kind, loving, and deeply cherished. This sudden loss has left our family devastated. We’re raising funds to help cover funeral costs and ease the financial burden during this difficult time. Any support is deeply appreciated. Thank you for your love, prayers, and kindness.”
Meanwhile, fundraising efforts for Eddmore are being coordinated by Tinashe Mazibiye. By the same time yesterday, 83 donors had contributed 3,243 Canadian dollars, reaching 22% of their 15,000-dollar target.
Eddmore had moved to Canada in 2022 to study engineering at Thompson Rivers University in British Columbia. His family, based in Arlington Estate near Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, issued an emotional statement titled “Help Bring Eddmore Mafuwe Home to Zimbabwe.”
They said their young son’s sudden death had left them devastated, and they were asking for help to lay him to rest back in Zimbabwe with dignity. They stressed that every donation, no matter how small, would make a difference and thanked people for their prayers during such a heartbreaking time.
“We are deeply saddened to share that Eddmore Mafuwe tragically passed away in a car accident on July 11. We are raising funds to return his body to Zimbabwe so his family can lay him to rest with dignity. Any contribution, big or small, will help us bring Eddmore home. Thank you for your support and prayers during this difficult time,” read the statement.
