Gqom star Babes Wodumo took to her timeline to share images of her son Sponge and penned an emotional message in celebration of his birthday. In the message, the Wololo hitmaker spoke of how hard it was for her to celebrate her son’s birthday because it reminded her of her late husband, Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo.
Remembering Mampintsha
Mampintsha, a member of the group Big Nuz, passed away on December 24 after suffering a stroke. He was known for his contributions to the South African music scene and his collaborations with Babes Wodumo.
The Full Post
The full post shared by Babes Wodumo can be read below:
“Kuthathe sikhathi to write something for you cause I’m in mixed emotions namhlanje (today). It’s your birthday today a part of me misses ubaba wakho cause I know for sure this day was his favourite day, it was special . Even though you share the same birthday month but on this day both our lives changed forever we’re now parents to a precious boy.
“My Sponge, what I guarantee you is this journey isn’t going to be easy nhlobo (at all). I mean kwawena young as you are but every time you’d hear your dads old voice notes or music you shout “ubaba”. Uyamkhomba ngisho umbona ezithombeni (you point him out in pictures) because that’s the kind of effect he had on us, it’s hard to forget him.
“This day is a joyous day cause it reminds me that I became a mom but also emotional cause you won’t hear your dad wish you a happy birthday again.
“Your dad used to call you “mastende umnikazi westezi” nendlela ayejabule ngayo (the way he used to be happy) on your birthday it was like he knew ngeke asaba khona (he wouldn’t be around) for the next one. Khula mfana wami ube indoda (grow up and become a man) and uhlezi wazi mina noBaba wakho (always know me and your father) love you so much. Happy birthday Nhlanhla Hlelolenkosi Maphumulo happy birthday Zikode wami.”