Babes Wodumo left South African grounds shaking when she performed her late husband’s song “Ngeke” at the Last Dance.
The star performed the song, which was released in November 2022, a day after burying her husband, Mampintsha, who died on Christmas Eve after suffering a stroke.
The song, which currently sits at 3 million streams in just a few weeks after it was released, was reportedly dubbed Ukhozi FM’s song of the year in honour of Mampintsha.
The star gave her speech at the podium during Mampintsha’s funeral service on Friday. Photo: Zama Nteyi
Babes Wodumo’s unique way of mourning
SA applauded the Gqom star for breaking mourning norms and showing that everyone has his or her own unique way of mourning, with one Twitter user saying that she loves her for breaking every tradition that has to do with mourning.
Babes Wodumo was preforming live on stage tonight. Girl is definitely back at work and must be supported by all means. May God make way for her to continue this journey. May she be strong, bold & courageous as she heal the pain of losing her husband. Proud of you Queen 🤌🏽🥰🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/D3NbcicL2v
— Keabetswe 👣🇿🇦🏳️🌈 (@Kea_Manyobe) December 31, 2022
#SongOfTheYear…Maybe we needed to be ushered into 2023 with a resilient spirit like Babes Wodumo's… Ngeke sivume ukuphela umoya in 2023.. Ngeke sivume ukuphela amandla, ngeke sivume ukuphela ithemba . We're coming for everything they said we couldn't have… Happy New Year ❤️
— Bella♥️♥️ (@Bellabiyanca) December 31, 2022
Babes Wodumo is a free woman now!She can now enjoy herself without any distraction I'm happy for her 🤗
— Rakgadi😌 (@sellwanenkoman1) January 1, 2023
