Babes Wodumo said to be recovering at her parents’ house

Gqom’ queen Babes Wodumo – real name Bongekile Simelane – has reportedly moved back in with her parents who are nursing her back to health after hospitalisation.

This comes after IsiZulu newspaper Isolezwe reported last month that the musician was critically ill.

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BABES WODUMO’S MOTHER REPORTEDLY NURSING HER BACK TO HEALTH

According to Zimoja, the Wololo hitmaker is recovering from a “lung-related issues”.

“Babes is fine, she is now gearing herself up for the festive, she wants to be 100% ready for the festive season,” a source told the outlet.

Sources who spoke to Isolezwe claimed that Babes was severely ill and suffered from shortness of breath. Another source told the newspaper that her husband Mampitsha’s death had taken its toll on her.

The Big Nuz group member passed away on 24 December after suffering a mini stroke. The couple has one child together, a 2-year-old baby boy named Hlelolenkosi “Sponge” Maphumulo.

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CONFLICTING REPORTS ON BABES WODUMO’S HEALTH

While fans have been worried about the singer, her sister and manager, Nondumiso Simelane, has maintained she is in good health.

She told Isolezwe the star missed the Durban events in July because she had been peforming outside of the country.

“We missed the event because of our return flight back home, but we communicated this to the organisers of both events and they understood the situation.

“[Babes Wodumo] is in great health. Maybe her silence on social media is why they are assuming she is not well. She is currently busy with two albums, her own and Mampintshas,” Nondumiso said.

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NEW MANAGEMENT AND MUSIC

According to Zimoja, Babes is also looking to hire a new professional management team because her sister has been booking gigs knowing that she needs time off to recuperate.

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“Her sister knows her condition that she is not fit enough to perform but still signs her up and causes her more stress and brand damage,” a source revealed.

Babes Wodumo is also set to release her new album soon. She will also be releasing Mampintsha’s album he worked on before his death.

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