Cape Town – People express emotions in different ways and South African gqom artist, Babes Wodumo expressed herself in what was, according to businesswoman Zanele Mbokazi, “her language with her hubby” when she danced at Mampintsha’s memorial.
The video of Babes dancing found its way to social media, causing Babes to receive plenty of backlash for it.
Zanele took to social media to post the video of Babes dancing, and send a message of support to her friend.
“I see people debating about Babes dancing at Mampintsha’s memorial,” she wrote in the caption of her post.
“I get you girl….. @babes_wodumo this was your language with your hubby.
“Strength to you and the family!”
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Followers took to the caption of Zanele’s post to show their support for Babes.
“Oh Nkosiyami ngoBabes…. God will see her through. Dance all you like nana, dance and sing the pain away,” wrote Bawinile Ntshaba.
“Baphambene , this was their unique language of love . Mvalelise ngendlela yakho wena Babes u myeni wakho. Keeping you in my prayers?❤️,” said Nhlanhla Mafu.
“She has more understanding of this song than any1 could have…the song speaks to her heavy heart than any word of comfort could have…I get her nami. Liqanjwe ekhona lakhishwa ekhona it’s her duty to market it. Love you Mrs Maphumulo? #RIPMampintsha,” commented another follower.
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Compiled by Junaid Benjamin