The kwaito singer died on 24 December after suffering a minor stroke. Babes Wodumo celebrated Valentine's Day without her husband, marking the first Valentine's Day without him.
Babes and Mampintsha's love stood the test of time and despite their ups and down, they did not drift away from each other. In 2021, the couple tied the knot in a traditional ceremony following a year-long engagement. They welcomed their first child, Sponge, in 2021.
Babes took to Mampinstha's Facebook account to share a heartwarming picture of her at Mampintsha's grave. In the picture, Babes Wodumo is holding a teddy bear while facing down on top of the grave.
She also decided to put flowers on top of Mampinsta's grave to celebrate him. The Wololo hitmaker said she would forever cherish the moments they spent together.
"Wow after sooo many years this is the first Valentines Day without you sthandwa Sam... Today woman out there are celebrating with loved ones, but however me being here today makes it different from others...I forever cherish days we shared together..Ngyazi ujabulile ukungbona today nginawe Sdudla Sam,Sdikselwa,Stakataka,Baba ka Sponge," she captioned the post. Fans took to the comments section to comfort Babes during this difficult time.
Linda Nqabisa commented, "Hugs and more love for sthandwa sam. Be strong lady, you are strong. Don't underestimate your self love. Umthandile umfana naye wakuthanda. Believe me he will always protect you and your baby."
Noxolo Lauren wrote, "It's painful I know Babes..you will heal. as time goes on. Please be gentle to yourself and your feelings. I love you my sister. Take care of yourself and Sponge."
Vay Baloyi commented, "Sending more love to you Babes be strong mugal for the sake of Sponge ull get better when time goes Mampintsha continue to RIP njaa yame we will always remember you Boss."
Zmele Geqe Mncwabe wrote, "Sis babe love isn't a little thing but it's a million of little things the way you show him how much love you have ngaye u bhutmpintsho is the more unkulunkulu ethi bhuuh...ngenqwaba yezbusiso trust me he is happy so much don't cry just enjoy love with you son and your family everything will be good."
Speaking at Mampintsha's funeral service, Babes Wodumo reflected on their marriage and paid tribute to him for his ever-lasting over. The singer also complained about Mampintsha's phone which she could access without his pin. "What has confused me is that he has departed on earth without giving me his cellphone pin, ay because man," said Babes jokingly.
She continued "Now I will be just looking at as people call because I can not open it, but a man is a man, there's no man that does not cheat, there isn't," she said. The singer eventually managed to crack Mampinstha's pin and exposed his alleged mistresses.
