Sophie Lichaba gushes over son Lwandle’s music career

Sophie Lichaba took to her social media to express how proud she is of her last son, Lwandle. Taking to Instagram, the star gushed over her son and praise him on his aspiring music career.

In her words, she is the biggest supporter of her last-born’s dreams. Sophie however shared a short clip of Lwandle rapping and she captioned it with encouragement words.

She said: “My last-born killing it, rehearsals are dope, I’m so proud.”

The young man, who uses the stage name Ocean, seems to be a very keen rapper and sounded great during his recent rehearsals.

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Sophie Lichaba opens up on battle with depression

Sophie Lichaba has opened up about what she has been suffering for quite sometime now. The star stated that that she has suffered from depression which led to her extreme weight loss.

In her words, she did not realise she was losing so much weight from the depression.

At first, Sophie attributed it to being diagnosed with diabetes but later revealed it was due to depression.

The source of her depression came from the many fake reports of her death that trended on social media last year.

“I was at the deepest point of depression. I can’t even explain it. When I think about it, I am like ‘God, you saved me’ because I would look in the mirror and see the same voluptuous woman. You wear the same clothes, the same style at that size and you still think it is normal. That is how deep it was, I couldn’t see a thing.”

Sophie only realised that things were bad when she saw pictures of herself on social media.

She admitted that the hardest part was accepting that her body no longer looked healthy.

Actress Sophie Lichaba Claps Back At Fake News

Sophie Lichaba is alive and well and wants to let the world know! Just yesterday reports of her hospitalisation were making the rounds. It was alleged that the actress was in hospital fighting for her life after suffering from several strokes.

Well she didn’t take the new lying down. She shut down the news via her weekly Sunday post. “Happy Sunday Angels. I was reminded yet again that the devil is never happy with one’s restoration. As he meddles I move forward. Olebetse Satane whose daughter I am.. Living my life like its Golden. And it is!!

“Hear it from me darlings n My God as key witness “I’m living my life like its Golden” With this silly diabetes, I’m still here. We launch n celebrate those who survived not to mock them. We the true ambassadors of this survival movement. Toast to a fabulous life. Let them bored ones talk, akere they are bored, let’s keep them talking. Nna I’m just so excited you!

RHere is a little background of why her health has been making the headlines. Sophie Lichaba earned her popularity through her still prolific role on the original version of “Generations.” She played the beloved character of Queen Morake. A full-figured, bubbly receptionist for New Horizon which became Ezweni; along with the many other reiterations the fictious advertising agency had throughout the soapies’ history. What made the character of “Queen,” and in extension, Sophie, so lovable were their unapologetic but loving nature.

Back in 2018, Sophie Lichaba surprised the world when the matter of her drastic weight loss made headlines. First, the images shared on the matter were circulated and resulted in a social media storm where trolls attempted to drag her for the weight loss. However, that quickly turned sour when the real reason for the weight loss was revealed.

As she has reiterated many times before, Sophie was quoted as having said; “You know that I’m diabetic right, so when you are depressed, your sugar level will definitely go up. So when they checked me they discovered that because my sugar level was up, my body was burning a lot of fat. So basically the fat that I take, my body will burn it quickly and that resulted in me losing a lot of weight.”

Well there you have it, Sophie is living her best life with no plans of stopping anytime soon.

Mzansi Concerned over Sophie Lichaba’s Health

Concerns over Sophie Lichaba have intensified as the beloved actor has failed to make her weekly Sunday inspirational post on social media. This comes after murmurs of the star allegedly being hospitalized following suffering from multiple stokes.

First it being important to iterate that the article is not written to shame or make light of the Sophie condition. But it is written to create awareness and suggest that fans of the star think about her in their prayers, especially if the murmurs of her current health situation are true. But for the sake of storytelling, let us start in the beginning.

Sophie Lichaba earned her popularity through her still prolific role on the original version of “Generations.” She played the beloved character of Queen Morake. A full-figured, bubbly receptionist for New Horizon which became Ezweni; along with the many other reiterations the fictious advertising agency had throughout the soapies’ history. What made the character of “Queen,” and in extension, Sophie, so lovable were their unapologetic but loving nature.

Back in 2018, Sophie Lichaba surprised the world when the matter of her drastic weight loss made headlines. First, the images shared on the matter were circulated and resulted in a social media storm where trolls attempted to drag her for the weight loss. However, that quickly turned sour when the real reason for the weight loss was revealed.

As she has reiterated many times before, Sophie was quoted as having said; “You know that I’m diabetic right, so when you are depressed, your sugar level will definitely go up. So when they checked me they discovered that because my sugar level was up, my body was burning a lot of fat. So basically the fat that I take, my body will burn it quickly and that resulted in me losing a lot of weight.”

Now, it seems that things have gotten worse in light of her recent health issues. It is alleged that Sophie is currently in hospital fighting for her life. Allegedly, this past week, the star has been suffering from strokes, which have resulted in her being hospitalized. The worst of those is said to have taken place, while she was behind the wheel.

While no official word from her family has been shared. It did becoming worrying when Sophie failed to share an inspirational Instagram post this Sunday. The “Family Secrets” star has made it her trademark to at least every Sunday show her social media visibility with one post on Sunday, but today there has been nothing. Wishing the star health.

Actress Sophie Lichaba suffers a stroke

Legendary actress and businesswoman Sophie Ndaba Lichaba’s health has worsened after she suffered a stroke and was admitted on Wednesday. Her health has deteriorated since she collapsed while driving to Welkom from Joburg early this year.

A relative of the former Generations actress who leaked the developments to Sunday World on condition of anonymity, pleaded with South Africans to pray for Sophie Ndaba after she was admitted for depression and a high sugar level.

The relative said Covid-19 tests were run but they returned negative. “She went for Covid-19 tests but it turned out she was negative. She is now recovering and could be discharged from hospital soon,” the relative said. Sophie Ndaba, who also runs an event management business confirmed that she has not been in good shape recently.

“You know that I’m diabetic right, so when you are depressed, your sugar level will definitely go up. So when they checked me they discovered that because my sugar level was up, my body was burning a lot of fat. So basically the fact that I take, my body will burn it quickly and that resulted in me losing a lot of weight.

Sophie also said that she suffered a stroke a number of times but she is fortunate to be able to treat herself before the situation gets severe. “Fortunately, I know how to treat the strokes, the physicians showed me the things to drink when you have a stroke,” said Sophie.

Sophie Lichaba Remarks On Chadwick Public Ridicule Also Given To Her

Veteran actor Sophie Lichaba recently came out to put into words the stigma and public ridicule she faces on a daily basis and how the same may affect many people in the same predicament, – and could have also affected Chadwick Boseman who had been secretly battling colon cancer.

In her Facebook post, Sophie, who has been candid about her fight against diabetes which has led her to severe weight loss, death rumours, and public ridicule, expressed how Chadwick may have felt while the world was laughing at his agony.

Black Panther star, Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer. His death was met with shock and disbelief, given that there had been no news whatsoever, about his health condition, prior to his death.

However, preceding his death, a viral video of a frail-looking Black Panther star saw people ridiculing and mocking his condition – some even calling him a crackhead.

This hit closer to home for the South African Actress who has also had a fair share of trolling after her major weight loss.

For the most part, the talented former Generations actress has come under massive attacks on social media about her health following her dramatic weight loss from Diabetes.

Talking about the experiences people go through, Sophie chastised people to do better and stop talking about what they do not know.

“We need to think look at ourselves n focus on that. Your attitude determines your altitude in your life. It determines your true personality! Never look down on anyone and you don’t know their battle, their struggle, their story,” she wrote on her timeline as she paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman.

Sophie Lichaba says it pained her to see people body shamming the late Chadwick Boseman

Actress and television host Sophie Lichaba née Ndaba has spoken out against people body shamming late US actor Chadwick Boseman.

The “Black Panther” star who passed away last Friday after a four year battle with colon cancer, was recently ridiculed after posting a video commemorating Jackie Robinson’s Day.

In the video clip that was posted on his Instagram page, slim-looking Boseman was seen hailing his hero Robinson, and while some expressed their concern for the star’s drastic weight loss, many mocked him. Lichaba says she can relate to Boseman’s pain of being ridiculed.

The former “Generations” actress has been a victim of a Twitter death hoax; for many years internet trolls mocked her for her weight loss; and people making assumptions about her health.

Lichaba, who lives with diabetes, took to Facebook on Wednesday and shared a picture of Boseman with a caption: “We need to think look at ourselves n focus on that. Your attitude determines your altitude in your life. It determines your true personality!

She added: “Never look down on anyone and you don’t know their battle, their struggle, their story. Boseman, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2016, kept his illness a secret, until his passing.

Fans around the world learnt about the diagnosis when his family announced his death saying that he had been battling colon cancer for four years.

“Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV, ”read the statement.

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In an Instagram post, two years ago, Lichaba set the record straight about her health.

“Living with diabetes doesn’t mean my life must stop. It means I will fight to live and encourage those who already are suffering from this deadly disease,” she said at the time.

Lichaba, who lost her parents to diabetes, said she was an ambassador for people living with diabetes. The “Lockdown” star has been living with diabetes for over five years.

Sophie Lichaba celebrates daughter’s 30th birthday with a sweet post

Sophie Lichaba who is best known for playing Queen Moroka on the defunct Generations for more than two decades recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt birthday message to her 30-year-old daughter, Rudo

Lichaba took to Instagram where she uploaded a picture of herself and wrote a lengthy birthday message to her daughter where she mentioned how she was young when she had her and that they grew up together. The actress also revealed how her daughter has always been there for her and has supported her in the worst and best times.

Lichaba has been through a lot in the past recent years as she lost dramatic weight and found herself at the mercy of trolls who mocked her very different appearance despite the actress revealing that she had health problems. Despite all this clearly her family stood by her and Lichaba revealed this in her sweet birthday message to her daughter as she wrote

“Happy 30th Birthday to my precious daughter Rudo.????
Know that mommy loves you so much and thank God for the precious gift he gave me. That’s YOU my baby. You came at a time I was so young, we grew together ? literally. I knew you were special from the second you were born. The second I laid my eyes on you.? God never makes a mistake, you are his Princess. ROYALTY Youre my baby girl. Know that im so proud of you. You work so hard .

You pray for me more than you pray for yourself?. I know this.?you’ve been supporting mommy in my best and worst moments you were there on your knees with me. Thanking and pleading with God. In my midnight hours you have been there. So much weight you have literally carried my cross but never allowed me on it, you pleaded with God for me. We still pray at midnight together? I love you and I know God will keep you for years n years because you continue to Stay as humble and as respectful. Love u??
#mybabyturns30????????????????”

Sophie Lichaba Shares Beautiful Family Pictures To Celebrate Her Daughter’s 6th Birthday

After all has been said and done, family remains the best thing we have. This is the case with Sophie Lichaba who keeps defying the odds, by overcoming everything thrown at her.

The talented actress and businesswoman recently took to Instagram to celebrate another special event in her life. Sophie’s daughter has just turned 6, and the proud mother penned a sweet message for her dear daughter. On top of that Sophie shared beautiful pictures of her daughter and son Lwandle.

“Happy Birthday to my gorgeous daughter . Yay you’ve turned 6 ???????????, my “princess zazara” Ama??. Your little tooth is back this year. Last year this time it was tooth fairy conversations this year its why cant I have a party and why homeschooling.? May God protect you especially during this trying time for us all. Covid is real and protecting you is no1 priority. Make no mistske We will still eat all the cake n popcorn n milkshake ? ?? ???. That smile melts my heart,” Sophie wrote.

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Actress Sophie Lichaba not being able to visit her loved-ones due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Ages entertainer Sophie Lichaba has opened up on Instagram about not having the option to visit her friends and family because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The on-screen character was in her late mother’s old neighborhood this week for business however couldn’t visit her evil uncle and auntie.

In an enthusiastic Instagram post, the star said she was crushed at not having the option to see the ones she cherished.

“I can’t visit my auntie and uncle and I’m 10 minutes away. Mature Age and sick wellbeing is that time they need the most help and individual consideration” said Sophie.

She said all the better she could do right now was send love and video calls.

“We are constrained to love and video calls. One is living with diabetes and the other with hypertension. Vitality is high for business however exceptionally passionate. I’m remembering my good fortune step by step,”

Sophie is additionally among the powerless in the current worldwide pandemic, experiencing diabetes. She as of late visited the crisis room because of high glucose levels.

“I’m living with diabetes, generally powerless against this pandemic. I’m still here. So appreciative, yet from tomorrow how about we be capable. How about we recollect that the battle isn’t finished,” she said in a post a month ago.

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