Cape Town – South African songstress Babes Wodumo recently shared a personal WhatsApp message sent to late husband, Big Naz member Mampintsha, who tragically passed away in December 2022 due to complications from a stroke.
Taking to social media, Babes poured out her emotions by posting a heartfelt voice note, recorded in November 2023, where she tearfully expressed her love for Mampintsha.
“Ngifuna wazi into eyodwa. Ngiyakuthanda. Ngizohlale ngikuthanda. Ngiyakuthanda mntwana. Ngiyazi ukuthi awuyithandi uma ngikhala kodwa ngiyakuthanda (I want you to know one thing. I love you. I will always love you. I love you baby. I know you don’t like it when I cry but I love you)” her trembling voice could be heard saying.
“💔 Jehova. Ibanaye smakade😢 (Jehova. It’s with him, I’m sorry)” , read the posts caption.
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Upon the clip’s initial posting, fans were quick to shower Babes’ comment section with messages of love and encouragement as she navigates the path of healing.
Here’s a glimpse of what some had to say:
@refilwemodiselle: “Let no one ever rush your healing & how you heal. God cover you with love Sis ♥️🫂🕯️”
@ntombid123: “It’s okay not to be okay Babes…take your time to heal nono ❤️❤️”
@msgovendor: “Shame. She’s going through it and we must allow her! This can’t be easy. May God’s grace locate her. 😢😢😢❤️”
@lisabahle: “There’s only 3 Types of pain we can never get over . The pain of losing a Parent. The paint of losing your life Partner. And the Pain of losing a child. Trust you me, the lie is that it gets better with time but it doesn’t. You just learn to live with the pain and embrace the memories that’s all. But yona I PAIN chaaaa it doesn’t go away at all. Love and Light to you my Angel. He is watching over you ❤️”
@zingisa_zee_nxasana: “🫂🫂🫂sending you a warm hug mommy. Stay rooted in prayer”
Reminiscing on Loss
When recently marking Mampintsha’s heavenly birthday, Babes took to her timeline, sharing a touching album of memories they created together.
“Happy birthday @mampintsha_shimora mnyeni wami (my husband) 🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🌹🥹🥹” she wrote.
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Compiled by Lauren Petersen
