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Babes Wodumo mourns Eyadini Lounge owner’s death

Gqom Queen Babes Wodumo mourns the death of Eyadini Lounge founder, Jabulani Thamsanqa Zama.

The owner of Eyadini Lounge died after suffering a stroke, according to a statement posted on the company’s social media pages on Sunday.

“We are saddened by the passing of our founder Jabulani Thamsanqa Zama known as Jigga Money. An amazing soul, full of love, joy and faith, ascended to heaven, away from us, but closer to God.”

“Due to the sudden news, Eyadini Lounge will be temporarily closed, until further notice. We would like to extend our greatest gratitude to every one of you, for always being by his side. His family requests to mourn privately, and funeral details to be confirmed,” the statement read.

 

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Taking to social media, Babes shared photos of Jabulani. She captioned the post saying:

“RIP Baba wami (my father) ☹️☹️??? @eyadiniloungenuz ukhonze lapho ku Mnyeni wami (please say hi to my husband) ❤️❤️❤️??.”

 

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Fans empathised with the Wololo hitmaker and sent her consoling prayers as her husband Mampintsha also died of a stroke in December 2022.

“Yoh so sorry shame Babes. This has been a tough season for you Sisi. Phephisani,” wrote a social media user.

“Condolences to you and the family ????❤,” wrote a fan.

Another user added: “I couldn’t believe it when I saw it this morning. Yooh RIP bab’Mjay…?️?.”

“Sending you love and light mama,” wrote another user.

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