POPULAR kwaito singer and songwriter L’vovo Derrango, whose real name is Thokozani Ndlovu, will be hosting a stroke prayer on 7 September 2024 at Utrecht Town Hall in KZN.
He’ll be joined by his industry colleagues such as Mxolisi “Zuluboy” Majozi, Pastor Mpume Ndlovu, and fitness trainer Sanele Mtshali.
The 43-year-old from Newcastle in KZN suffered a stroke in December 2022 after performing on stage. He’s known for his hit songs such as Resista, Ama-Tintin, and Bayang’sukela.
L’vovo told Daily Sun he’s happy people have been there for him while he was sick. The award-winning musician said this makes him happy and assures him that there are people who care about him.
He said that musician Lerato, popularly known as Lira, has been supportive to him.
“This means a lot to me to get support from someone who went through the same thing. This is someone who understands what I went through,” he said.
The musician said he has recovered and is now ready to share his stroke journey with other people.
“I’ll be going around teaching many people about stroke. I’m happy that I’m healed. I’ll be back on stage soon. Thanks so much to everyone who showed love to me during my hardest time,” he said.
Grace Mtshali, the event organiser, told SunTeam that she’s happy for the opportunity to get a platform and bring women together in the celebration of Women’s Month.
“We, as women, need to pray for all the challenges we encounter in family life, in society, and workplaces. We need the intervention of God to deliver us from GBV, inequality, and poverty or unemployment. These challenges lead to stress and suffering, which relate to chronic diseases. This can lead to stroke attacks,” she said.
She said this chronic disease’s so dangerous that it doesn’t choose colour, gender, or financial status.
“The community should be aware of the causes and what they can do to decrease the effects of stroke,” she said.