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Celebrating Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi: a tribute concert and book launch

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Sibonelo Ngcobo|Updated

Over 400 people attended the launch of author Fakir Hassen's 85th book 'Memories of Broadcasting Legend Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi' at the Suncoast CineCentre recently. More than a dozen artists also paid tribute with Ahmed Siddiqi's favourite songs in a live show at the event.

Mervyn Pillay, from left, Vee Gani, Umita Kalyan, Sumantha Pillay and Shubnum Razack.

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Tansen Nepaul, from left, Oumesh Inderparsad, Vishen Kemraj, Sylvanus Soobramony and Vitesh Surujbally.

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Navitha Gajraj and Sagren Naidoo.

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Zeidah Koobair, from left, Shakila Singh and Ann Khan.

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Gary Govindsamy and Paddy Govindasamy.

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Tahera Aziz, from left, Fiona Osman, Naseema Khan and Rabia Sheik.

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Cathy Govender, from left, Jubee Shaik and Rabia Cassimjee Khan.

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The Kalil family, from left, Tahir, Sana and Khatija.

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