South African singer and dancer Bongekile “Babes Wodumo” Simelane failed to make an appearance at the event at Amigo’s Bar and Grill in Randburg Johannesburg.
According to ZiMOJA, the venue was packed with her fans who had travelled from near and far. Guests, including Kea Mofolo, expressed their disappointment, noting they waited until midnight before giving up. Fans had hoped for an explanation on social media but received none.
However, Babes Wodumo recently held a listening session for her new music project on Instagram, This EP marks her first project since the passing of her late husband, Mampintsha.
Despite the upcoming release of her new EP, the mentioned publication states that the owner of Amigo’s, Moss expressed disappointment over Babes Wodumo’s absence, noting it tarnished the venue’s reputation for reliability.
“It’s not a good look for us as a venue. We have built trust amongst our patrons and they know we only aim to deliver the best. But it’s disheartening when an artist doesn’t show up,” Moss told the publication.
The publication reported that Nondu Simelane, apologised for the no-show, explaining that transportation issues from Durban prevented them from attending.
In an Interview with TshisaLIVE, Babes discussed the Uthando Lodumo show, her music and her life after Mampintsha’s death.
Babes Wodumo noted that filming Uthando Lodumo season 3 will be different now as she has to make decisions independently, without her late husband.
Viewers can expect more drama, insights into her life after Mampintsha’s passing, and her experiences as a single mother. She described coping with loneliness and the challenges of adjusting to life without him but feels she has managed well.
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