'He Said He Loved Me. I Think That's Why I'm This strong'- Babes Wodumo

Singer Babes Wodumo paid a heartfelt tribute to her late husband Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo, at his funeral held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on Friday 20 December 2022.

Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the life of the award-winning singer who passed away on Saturday 24 December 2022. The 40-year-old died at Durdoc Hospital in Durban, after suffering a minor stroke.

Babes Wodumo recounted his last days and described what made her strong. The couple was arguably a match made in heaven and, even though their relationship was hampered by cheating scandals and abuse, they never lost interest in each other.

“In his last days he said he loved me. I think that’s why I’m this strong.

“What’s tricky is that he left the world without giving me the pin to his phone. Hai, men. Now I stare at it when calls are coming in, unable to answer,” Babes Wodumo joked.

Babes Wodumo : “…awuShone angangiphanga nePin ye phone yakhe ” 🤣🤣🤣 please I love uMaBashingo ♥️ #Mampintshafuneral pic.twitter.com/6vrVWtlc1K
— Mam’Yangchaza 👑 (@MaZuluOmuhlez) December 30, 2022

Tweeps have praised Babes for loving her husband despite all the shenanigans that happened over the course of their marriage.

Losing a Partner & a Bestie is prolly the worst thing ever. I can only imagine what Babes Wodumo is going through right now. Sending you Love & Light, and strength to raise Baby Sponge. It isn’t going to be an easy road kodwa beka ithemba lakho kuMdali cc 🕯️🕊️🤍. #RIPMampintsha pic.twitter.com/FrkdYi0eFk
— Mam’Yangchaza 👑 (@MaZuluOmuhlez) December 30, 2022

Babes Wodumo is so loyal though 😭🥹❤️She really stuck to her vows & stayed in her marriage till death did them part. She has been through so much in her relationship but still honoured her husband & buried him with dignity without causing any drama at his funeral. What a lady ❤️
— Amala Tanya Graham (@Amala_Graham) December 30, 2022

Babes Wodumo,I salute you. Forgiveness is rewarding and fulfilling – It is liberating. You will transform into the best version of yourself and get paid more that 100K per gig.Hat off Queen.May God heal all your wounds. May you raise Sponge into a man the world is longing for ♥ pic.twitter.com/0IjFMF5PeU
— Tshidi Monkoe (@CharismaticTM) December 30, 2022

One thing about Babes Wodumo & Mampintsha, they really loved each other. They defined their LOVE as “the Indian type of LOVE”. These two had their problems, just like any other couple but they always managed to resolve it & find a way into each other’s heart ♥️. #RIPMampintsha pic.twitter.com/yQO1VALy6C
— Mam’Yangchaza 👑 (@MaZuluOmuhlez) December 30, 2022

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