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Nandi Madida mourns grandmother’s passing, ‘She had broken so many boundaries’

The Bantwini household is currently finding itself in a period of mourning, this comes after Ma Zondi, grandmother to award-winning singer and actress Nandi Madida, passed away.

Nandi who is married to the Grammy award-winning producer Zakes Bantwini recently took to Instagram to share the news with the rest of her followers.

“Good morning, I sadly lost my grandmother last night,” she wrote.

In a lengthy post, she praises her late grandmother for the person she has been throughout her lifetime.

“I cannot emphasise how grateful I am to have had experienced such a kind, graceful woman like her.

“She had broken so many boundaries both professionally and privately. I will miss her dearly and yes, it is well. What a beautiful legacy.”

Nandi added that she was grateful that they had the opportunity to one another a few weeks prior to her grandmother’s passing.

“She is now reunited with her husband (my grandfather), the love of her life and of course her creator.”

The post was accompanied by a picture showing the younger version of her granny dressed in an all-white dress.

 

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Later followers and industry friends alike took to the comment section to share their heartfelt condolences.

“Grandmothers hold such a special place in our hearts. Condolences Mama,” commentes LootLove.

Award-winning actress Refilwe Modiselle wrote: “I’m sending you so much love. I lost my gran to this year in March before her 100th birthday. May your gran be your biggest fighter and angel in the heavens.”

Also see: Nandi Madida defines Mia Le Roux crowning as a ‘game changer in the world’

 

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