By: Natasha Archary
eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda and several artists paid a visit to Babes Wodumo and family following the passing of Big Nuz member, Mandla ‘Mampintsha’ Maphumulo.
The 40-year old artist died on Christmas Eve after suffering a second stroke in hospital.
Mampintsha who was hospitalised last week following his first stroke, leaves behind his Gqom superstar wife, Babes Wodumo and their son, Sponge.
Paying his respects to the widow and her family, Mayor Kaunda was accompanied by other artists who offered Mampintsha’s family messages of support.
The eThekwini Municipality shared the Mayor’s visit with Babes Wodumo and family on social media.
Bongekile Simelane, better known as Babes Wodumo sat in mourning covered with a blanket with other senior members of Mampintsha’s family.
“Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda accompanied by the leadership of the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa visited the home of the late Big NUZ member Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo to offer support and pay respect to Mampintsha who passed away on Saturday.”
eThekwini Municipality
Mampintsha’s funeral will take place in Durban on December 30.
The family also shared details of his memorial service, which is set to be held on Thursday, 29 December in Durban Central.
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