Award-winning singer-songwriter Lerato Moipone Molapo, better known as Lira, suffered a stroke while performing in Germany. The Feel Good hitmaker’s team said in a statement posted on her Instagram page that she is back home in South Africa and recovering.
Lira recently traveled to Germany for a performance but was unable to perform due to a stroke. “As a result, her ability to communicate, in particular, her speech has been impacted,” read the statement.
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Her team stated that the 43-year-old singer has returned to South Africa for treatment. “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 a close friend, Lira is recovering well at home. “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,” said the friend.
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Following the sad news South Africans have since taken to social media to send warm messages and prayers to the musician.
Lifting Lira and her family up in prayer. 🥺🙏🏾 Happy she’s home and surrounded by her loved ones. Let there be light. 💛
— Hulisani Ravele (@HulisaniRavele) April 19, 2022
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WE LOVE YOU LIRA ❤️ you’ll get through this
— #DonaldDreams (@DonaldInDenial) April 19, 2022
Oh my goodness! Get well soon @Miss_LIRA all my love sis. https://t.co/xn3w1pZCTB
— KingTha (@thandiswamazwai) April 19, 2022
You are loved, @Miss_LIRA ❤️🥰🥹. You’re in our prayers, my angel❤️.
— Thembisa Liyema Nxumalo (Nèe Mdoda) (@tembisa) April 19, 2022
Let’s keep her in our prayers.
Speedy recovery to Lira ❤️ pic.twitter.com/t2jOHs8Ynn
— Rimolka 🇿🇦 🇧🇼 (@IAmRimolka) April 19, 2022
🥺❤️… I speak healing upon your life.
That stroke has no place in your body, by the name of our Jesus. @Miss_LIRA.We Love you 🥺❤️. pic.twitter.com/o0EuqycYIH
— Mxolisi OyiNkosi Mpanza (@MxolisiOyinkosi) April 19, 2022
Stroke is the worst thing that can ever happen to a person because it takes away functions. Get well Lira – your gift is your voice and I pray God protects that. pic.twitter.com/xRluT5mRIh
— kgadi (@kgadi_ZA) April 19, 2022