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Babes Wodumo opens up about the heartbreak of starting over after Mampintsha’s death

South African gqom queen Babes Wodumo has opened up about the heartbreaking reality of rebuilding her life after losing her husband, Mandla Maphumulo who was popularly known as Mampintsha, admitting that the journey has been filled with pain, loneliness and difficult moments. The singer, whose real name is Bongekile Simelane, has faced life-changing challenges since the death […]

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Up close and personal with Babes Wodumo

Musician and dancer Bongekile Simelane, popularly known as Babes Wodumo, carved a name for herself and moved the music industry with an undeniable presence and blazing hot tunes. After taking a break from singing after she lost her husband Mandla ‘Mampintsha’ Maphumulo, who passed away in December 2022 after a minor stroke, she has made a […]

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Family over everything, Babes Wodumo’s emotional reunion with father in law

Award-winning musician Babes Wodumo lit up the stage as she celebrated Youth Day with the Umlazi community. During her electrifying performance, she spotted her father-in-law, Thembinkosi Maphumulo, in the crowd. In a heartwarming moment, Babes requested that he be moved to the VIP section, where they shared a tender reunion. The reunion brought back memories […]

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Babes Wodumo shares why she drinks alcohol

Durban singer Babes Wodumo, despite being raised in a religious household as a bishop’s daughter, has been open about her struggles and choices. In a recent episode of her reality TV show Wena Wodumo, Babes had a candid conversation with her pastor about her drinking habits. The pastor’s inquiry about her alcohol consumption led to […]

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Babes Wodumo shares dating preference

Gqom star Babes Wodumo has once again sparked controversy with a shocking revelation on her new reality TV show, Wena Wodumo. In a clip posted by X (formerly Twitter) user @VideosVuvu, Babes Wodumo stated that she would never date a man who doesn’t cheat on her. The singer’s comments have left many netizens stunned, with […]

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Babes Wodumo expresses gratitude ahead of reality show premiere

With just a month to go until the official premiere of her eagerly awaited reality show, Wena Wodumo, the singer-songwriter, Babes Wodumo, has expressed excitement. In a recent post on her Instagram page, the singer shared the trailer to the upcoming show, which, by the looks of it, promises to be a banger as it […]

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Babes Wodumo’s assault trial announced

Gqom music sensation Babes Wodumo, born Bongekile Simelane, will face trial in January 2025 after being charged with assaulting Durban designer Philly Mhlongo, the owner of SK Dee Designs. This charge comes after an incident on 28 February 2024, where Philly claims Babes’ crew failed to return borrowed items, leading to a confrontation at his […]

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