Mzansi Celebs Mourn the loss of Mampintsha

It’s a sad loss to Mzansi Entertainment Industry and it came as a shock to all of us… Mzansi knew him as Mampintsha but his real name was Mandla Maphumulo(40). He was confirmed dead this morning after suffering a stroke.

Mampintsha was married to Wololo hitmaker, Babes Wodumo, real name Bongekile Simelane (28) and together they had one child born in 2021. They have been working on their marriage, as seen on their reality show, Uthando Lodumo.

He was part of Big Nuz with Sbu Khomo known as R Mashesha and Mzi Tshomela, known as Danger. R Mashesha died on 7 August 2015. Danger is last remaining member of the group. The news of Mampintsha’s illness was confirmed in a statement released by Afrotainment on 22 December. It was reported that he was in hospital following a stroke after a performance with Big Nuz.

The group has just reunited and released a new December banger album in honour of their late group member. The single Ngeke is already topping charts after it was released on 25 November. Mzansi Celebs across South Africa have taken to social media and expressed their heartfelt condolences with pictures and captions that we thought are worth sharing over and over again.

Afrotainment shared a press realise that DJ Tira posted on his Instagram and captioned it – Wow 💔😢 Rest in Peace Mampintsha mfowethu

Later DJ Tira shared another picture of Mampintsha and captioned it – You bounced like a KING 👑 On top of the game 🙏🏾❤️ Shimora baba ka Sponj RIP my brother

Minnie Dlamini is one of the Mzansi Celebs who shared a picture of Mampintsha and had this to say – Rest easy King 👑 Thank you for everything you did not only for Durban music but the SA industry as a whole. You gave us world class music, acts and entertainment, for that we owe you so much 🙏🏾 To your beautiful family, my deepest and most heartfelt condolences, we got to know and fall in love with you and the love you have for your family. Kubuhlungu ngeke ngiqambe amanga 💔 This season is tough please be kinder and a little more gentle over this period. Many people are hurting 😭💔

Heavy K also has a few words to say with a picture of Mampintsha… He said – This really cuts deep, Rest Well Grotman Yam.

Mzansi Celeb dentist Dr Smile also had some heartfelt words for the Mzansi entertainer Mampintsha… He said – Eish @mampintsha_shimora RIP 💔. Condolences, love and strength to your family in this challenging and difficult time ♥️ #mampintsha #ripmampintsha

A whole lot of Mzansi Celebs had lots to say and we appreciate their love and support… RIP Mampintsha…