NEWS
Babes Wodumo, DJ Tira, DJ Oskido [reactions]
The death of Big Nuz’s group member and businessman Mandlenkosi Maphumulo, popularly known as Mampintsha came as a shock yesterday on 24 December. His Gqom star wife Babes Wodumo, real name Bongekile Simelane did not take the news well.
WHAT CAUSED MAMPINTSHA’S DEATH?
The Kwaito star suffered from a stroke last week and was hospitalised at King Edward Hospital in Durban, Iharere reported. The 40-year-old singer had just returned back from a gig when he suffered from a minor stroke. Mampintsha leaves behind his son Sponge and his performer wife who he brought into the entertainment scene with the Wololo track in 2015.
HOW DID BABES WODUMO REACT TO THE NEWS OF MAMPINTSHA DYING?
While waiting for the mortuary vehicle to arrive, a heartbroken Babes Wodumo reportedly jumped on her husband’s lifeless body and begged him not to go. The information reportedly came from a close family friend who informed Ukhozi FM of the saddening details.
ALSO READ: RIP: Westink releases statement on Mampintsha’s shock death
HOW DID OTHERS TAKE THE NEWS OF MAMPINTSHA’S PASSING?
As reported by The Citizen, DJ Tira was one of the first to hear the news. He was quoted by the report saying,
“This is the saddest day. We were so close and so happy. We were recently excited about Big Nuz coming back. Why now?”
DJ Oskido also penned a short tribute to the Kwaito star and said,
“Someone so special can never be forgotten, RIP Mandla #Mampintsha Maphumulo. Your contribution to the entertainment world is truly appreciated.
WHEN AND WHERE WILL MAMPINTSHA BE BURIED?
In a statement released by Afrotainment, the family requested privacy during this difficult time and said that the details of the funeral would be released in due course.
HOW DID FANS TAKE THE NEWS OF MAMPINTSHA DEATH?
The passing of Mampintsha has left South Africa divided. Many people online could not be bothered by the tragic news, and others stuck up for the star and praised him for living life the best way he knew how.
ALSO READ: Mampintsha died after suffering second struck while in hospital
CHECK OUT REACTIONS FROM TWITTER USERS BELOW…
ALSO READ: JUST IN: L’vovo suffers minor stroke during performance in KZN