Lira speaks about her health after suffering a stroke in 2022

Lerato Moipone Molapo famously known Lira spoke about her health as she recuperates from a stroke. She was diagnosed with a stroke in 2022; it affected her health greatly, but she’s getting better with treatment and therapy. Taking to social media, the singer says she is proud of herself as she can speak, read and write.

“I’m so proud of myself. It’s been a year and 6 months since I had the stroke. The German doctors told me it would take this long for me to speak – not only am I speaking, but I’m reading and writing. Lira further reflected on the various encounters she’s had over the past months.

“I did the 702 interview with @relebogile. I speak in front of audiences, I sang at the @rmb_cib Starlight Classics and I’m on the cover of @word_digitalmag and @balancedlifesa all while doing my best to take care of myself and do the work that it takes for me to recover.”

“Recovering from Aphasia takes time and patience. I don’t want to put myself under any sort of pressure and a few things overwhelm me but I’m getting stronger. I’ve been fascinated by my whole journey – how my mind works. It’s a privilege and a blessing to be alive to learn how to speak and read and write. The star expresses gratitude to her supporters .

“If you guys can help me practice my vernacular whenever you meet me in public – it’s still early stages but every bit of practice helps me! I’m so grateful and thankful to the messages of support and encouragement and love . I love you so much – thank you for believing in me. But all this wouldn’t happen if I didn’t believe in myself. I want to thank The Most High for giving me another chance at life.

In Pictures: Lira shows off lovely dance moves at her friend’s birthday celebration

Well-known Mzansi singer Lira celebrated her friend Thabi’s 50th birthday celebration and displayed her infectious smile, dance moves, and her triumphant return from a stroke.

Lira, renowned for her soulful music and captivating performances, took to her social media accounts to share the latest pictures from Thabi’s birthday bash. In one of her posts, she expressed that happiness resides within her. A sentiment that resonated deeply with her followers.

The pictures captured Lira in moments of sheer delight. She is surrounded by friends and family, celebrating the life of a dear friend. What truly stood out was the radiant smile that adorned Lira’s face throughout the celebration. Her smile, often referred to as ‘infectious,’ seemed to embody the essence of the event.

As she moved gracefully on the dance floor, showcasing her signature dance moves, her joy was palpable. It reminded her fans of the power of positivity and resilience. Her triumphant return to the spotlight after recovering from the stroke served as an inspiration to many who were following her journey.

Her perseverance, strength, and commitment to her art and well-being resonated with fans not only in South Africa but across the globe. Lira’s story became a testament to the human spirit’s ability to overcome adversity. It also showed how one finds solace in the things that bring joy.

Her recent appearance at Thabi’s birthday party was a vibrant reminder that life’s milestones are meant to be celebrated. Surrounded yourself with the people who care about you. As the singer’s smile lights up screens and hearts alike, Mzansi is reminded of the healing power of music, friendship, and the ability to find happiness within oneself.

Lira On Her Journey To Recovery

In 2022 singer/songwriter Lira suffered a stroke while away for work and had to put her music career on hold. The singer has been under the care of her medical team and has made a lot of progress over the last couple of months. Lira has told her fans that she is doing a whole lot better.

This week Lira took a two-hour flight to Namibia for a mini getaway. The singer has kept her fans updated on her trip. For anyone who’s planning on visiting Namibia, she recommends they start in Swakopmund.

The 22 of March this year marked exactly one year since Lira suffered her stroke. Looking back on the day that changed her life forever, the singer noted that she was so happy on the day.
“I was so happy to be in Germany , it had been 3 years since I traveled overseas due to covid and I had traveled alone to Frankfurt, the band was coming from Sweden. I arrived two days before my performance. I walked around taking in the sights and scenes and the people. I had seen a poster with the @nilslandgrenfunkunit featuring Moses and myself. I even saw the venue where we would’ve performed. I spent the whole afternoon walking.”

When she suffered the stroke, Lira has no idea what was happening.
“At about 4:15 pm, I had a stroke, the sensation lasted about 15 minutes. I had no idea what was happening, so I kept walking and nobody could see that I had a stroke because I was walking normally. I walked into a restaurant but I couldn’t talk – I moved my mouth but words couldn’t come out. When I realized this, I just broke down. The staff at the restaurant offered me a seat. I couldn’t communicate. I thought about asking them the direction to my hotel, it was nearby – I couldn’t communicate that. Once I stopped crying and got myself together, I left. It took me 2 hours to find my hotel.

“It was about 7 pm when I got to my hotel – I couldn’t communicate with the receptionist so I just took a shower and tried to communicate via WhatsApp- but I could not type. The words made absolutely no sense to me. I couldn’t figure out what the letters meant and how to put them together.I managed to get a hold of someone special to me- and got them to understand that I wasn’t alright.”
After her agent couldn’t her a hold of her – she sent two people to Lira’s room and they figured out that I couldn’t speak. “The German promoter came and called the ambulance. The paramedics couldn’t speak English and it was only when I got to the hospital that I found out that I had a stroke. Wow !!! I was shocked . I cried the whole day – and in the morning I accepted my situation.” Shared Lira.

Lira opens up more after suffering a stroke

Mzansi Afro-pop and soul singer Lerato Moipone ‘Lira’ Molapo, shared an update on her health after suffering a stroke that affected her speech while in Germany in April 2022.

In an update to her fans, Feel Me Good hitmaker Lira said her speech is “healing slowly,”. However, she remains sane throughout her recovery. Lira shared her first post of the year featuring her sizzling vacation at an undisclosed destination and updated her fans on her health.

The video shows the singer enjoying the sea breeze at a coastal destination while she enjoys some time off on holiday.

She captioned the Instagram post: “Compliments of the new year! I haven’t posted this year. My speech healing is very slow, I’m doing the best I can to remain sane. I’m still alive and well. I wish you great health, prosperity, and love!!”

Fans and SA celebs have wished her a full recovery

@somizi wrote, “Listen the day u come back on stage he’ll is going to freeze”

@kellykhumaloza wrote, “We will continue so stand firm in prayer for you ❤️”

@maneodee commented, “One step at a time sis. Slow means movement. Movement means progress. You’ll get there. I thank God for your life. Uyathandwa vah… ❤️”

In April, Lira’s family shared that the singer had suffered a stroke while in Germany for a performance. The 43-year-old’s family reported that the stroke had affected her speech and ability to communicate. As a result, she took time off from her career to recover.

In September, Lira revealed she had been diagnosed with aphasia – a language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate. On 22 August, she announced that she was making huge progress in her recovery. The songbird said she was able to write and speak, though she needed more time. Lira continued to thank her fans for the overwhelming love and messages of prayers.

“Yesterday marked 3 months since I had a stroke. I’ve made such awesome progress- I’m proud of myself and I give thanks to God. Your prayers have been massively appreciated. I can talk now, although I need a little patience. I can read and I can write. So much love for me, makes me emotional. I am doing so well.,” she wrote.

Lira opens up more after suffering a stroke

Mzansi Afro-pop and soul singer Lerato Moipone ‘Lira’ Molapo, shared an update on her health after suffering a stroke that affected her speech while in Germany in April 2022.

In an update to her fans, Feel Me Good hitmaker Lira said her speech is “healing slowly,”. However, she remains sane throughout her recovery. Lira shared her first post of the year featuring her sizzling vacation at an undisclosed destination and updated her fans on her health.

The video shows the singer enjoying the sea breeze at a coastal destination while she enjoys some time off on holiday.

She captioned the Instagram post: “Compliments of the new year! I haven’t posted this year. My speech healing is very slow, I’m doing the best I can to remain sane. I’m still alive and well. I wish you great health, prosperity, and love!!”

Fans and SA celebs have wished her a full recovery

@somizi wrote, “Listen the day u come back on stage he’ll is going to freeze”

@kellykhumaloza wrote, “We will continue so stand firm in prayer for you ❤️”

@maneodee commented, “One step at a time sis. Slow means movement. Movement means progress. You’ll get there. I thank God for your life. Uyathandwa vah… ❤️”

In April, Lira’s family shared that the singer had suffered a stroke while in Germany for a performance. The 43-year-old’s family reported that the stroke had affected her speech and ability to communicate. As a result, she took time off from her career to recover.

In September, Lira revealed she had been diagnosed with aphasia – a language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate. On 22 August, she announced that she was making huge progress in her recovery. The songbird said she was able to write and speak, though she needed more time. Lira continued to thank her fans for the overwhelming love and messages of prayers.

“Yesterday marked 3 months since I had a stroke. I’ve made such awesome progress- I’m proud of myself and I give thanks to God. Your prayers have been massively appreciated. I can talk now, although I need a little patience. I can read and I can write. So much love for me, makes me emotional. I am doing so well.,” she wrote.

Lira marks 5months since she had stroke

Lira has taken to her social media to celebrate five months since she was diagnosed with stroke. In April, the singer announced that she is suffering from a stroke while in Germany.

The South African star travelled to Germany to perform at a show but suffered a stroke before leaving. The family shared a statement on her official social media accounts, about her health condition.

Taking to Instagram, Lira shared a video of herself expressing how grateful she is to be alive and kicking. She said she is grateful for the gift of life as she is making progress and enjoying her break.

Lira said: “5 months and still alive and kicking. I’m grateful for the gift of LIFE. I’m making incredible progress and enjoying the much-needed break. One lesson I’ve learned is to slow down, smell the roses and savor each moment.

Lira reacts to her SAMA 28 nomination

Lira acknowledges being nominated by the South African Music Awards (SAMA 28). On Tuesday, nominees were announced in 0ver 30 categories, and the singer secured a nod at the Remix of the Year category.

The Feel Good remix she did with DJ Maphorisa got her the nomination and she’s excited, though recovering from a stroke.

“Such special news right now. Just received a SAMA nomination for my remix done by @djmaphorisa! I’m very well, slowly, slowly recovering!” she wrote on Instagram.

Weeks ago, Lira updated her fans about her health; she said she’s doing very well but the stroke affected her speech, hence she’s focusing on total recovery.

Good news from Lira

South Africa’s award-winning songstress Lira was thrust into the spotlight with the release of her debut album All My Love in 2003. Over the years she has toured in numerous countries, released top-chatting songs, and won numerous awards.

It was heartbreaking to see her management issuing a statement via social media in April, announcing that the singer had suffered a stroke whilst she was in Germany.

Since hearing the shocking news, Mzansi has been praying for the singer. Taking to her Instagram account the songstress has updated her fans on her recovery. She stated that although physically she is unaffected, her speech has been affected by the stroke.

“Thank you for your overwhelming love, support, and prayers. I am recovering well. Physically I have been unaffected, I am strong and healthy. The stroke has unfortunately affected my speech, however I am making lots of progress every day. I will be taking some time to focus on my recovery. Please keep your prayers coming, I can’t wait to be back soon. All my love,” she wrote.
Fans took to the comments section to wish her a speedy recovery.

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Her management said the singer is undergoing treatment here in South Africa: “Her medical team has advised that her journey to recovery will require patience and therefore, it is unlikely that she will be able to perform in the short term. That said, Lira is in good spirits and is surrounded by her loving family and close friends as she journeys towards a full recovery.”

According to News24, a friend of Lira said the incident occurred a while ago, and he did not want to share the information until she had recovered, “She left Germany and has been recovering well. We did not want to share the information too early, so we can give her time to recover. She is doing well and has cancelled her concerts. We thank God.”

Lira is not one to make news headlines for the wrong reasons. She is one of Mzansi’s private celebs but when she needs to set the record straight on something, she does not hesitate.

In 2019, Lira announced that she and her husband and were parting ways “Robin and I are currently living apart and are in the process of deciding the future of our marriage. We have had a long and fruitful marriage and business relationship and have formed a strong bond that will remain, whatever the outcome of our time apart.”

She concluded by asking for privacy, “In the meantime, Robin and I sincerely request that our privacy be respected during this difficult time. We thank you in advance for your understanding.”

Singer Lira hospitalised after suffering a stroke

Mzansi’s popular Afro-Soul singer Lira is recovering in hospital after suffering a stroke while on tour in Germany.

According to her family’s statement, the stroke affected her speech.

As Lira’s family, we would like to take this opportunity to share some recent development on Lira’s health. Lira recently travelled to Germany for a performance but unfortunately suffered a stroke whilst there. As a result, her ability to communicate, in particular, her speech, has been impacted,” read part of the family statement.

The family further revealed that the Feel Good hit-maker, whose real name is Lerato Molapo, is in hospital in Mzansi where she is being treated.
They said that the treatment process is led by the best medical team.

However, they revealed that she won’t be able to hop onto stage any time soon to do what she does best – performing to her fans.

“Her medical team has advised that her journey to recover requires patience and therefore it is unlikely that she will be able to perform in the short term,” read the statement.

They also said that the singer is in good spirits and she is surrounded by her loving family and close friends.

Her family also, in advance, thanked prayers, support, kindness, and consideration during this challenging time in Lira’s life.

Lira celebrates 2nd anniversary of her mini-self

South African singer, Miss Lira takes to social media to celebrate the second year anniversary of her mini-self in form of a doll. Just in case you don’t know, in 2019, Lira was made our very own African Barbie.

“Happy 2nd Anniversary to my mini me. As part of @barbie’s 60th anniversary, I became the first African woman to have a Barbie doll made in her image. Makes me pause and reflect on how far we have come in terms of celebrating the many variations of African beauty. We are all valid and valuable and we need to celebrate our own kind of beautiful! I wish to celebrate all queens around the world – much love,” she said.