Gqom queen Babes Wodumo was in attendance when her mother-in-law Zamanguni Gumede was laid to rest on Saturday 21 January.
Gumede passed away on Sunday 15 January, less than a month after her son and Big Nuz group member Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo’s passing.
According to Daily Sun, Babes — real name Bongekile Simelane — promised to take care of her inlaws for as long as she’s alive.ALSO READ: Babes dances at Mampintsha’s mom’s memorial service Speaking at the funeral, Babes Wodumo revealed that she took care of her mother-in-law’s funeral costs because she loved her.
“I didn’t do this to show off but wanted to make sure that my mother-in-law gets a dignified funeral. We had our differences but in the end we always made peace. We understood each other. I loved her and I’m glad we made peace,” the Shut Up and Groove hitmaker said.
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The 28-year-old mom-of-one also vowed to take care of her husband’s family.
“Today I want to assure you that you will never go hungry when I’m still around. I will be your pillar of strength, you have a sister in me. If you need anything please call me and if you cannot get hold of me do not hesitate to come to my house at Westville. I am prepared to pay for a metered taxi,” said Babes at the podium.
Her mother, Thoko Simelane, also echoed Babes’ sentiments: “Zamanguni and I are inlaws. My daughter, Babes is married to her son, Mampintsha. Most people don’t know that we had a good relationship but today I want people to know that we had a good relationship with her. There was no dull moment around her.”
The Wololo hitmaker and the late Gumede buried the hatchet on 30 December during Mampintsha’s funeral service.
Babes Wodumo
Babes Wodumo and her mother-in-lawZamanguniGumedemake peace at Mampintsha’sfuneral. Image via Twitter @DR_CEO
ZAMANGUNI GUMEDE’S LAST WORDS
When news of Gumede’s passing was announced, her daughter Pinky Gumede told TshisaLIVE that her mom told her on her deathbed that she will miss Mampintsha’s son, Hlelolenkosi “Sponge” Maphumulo.
“She held our hands and gave us all a message. She said she was saying goodbye. Her last words to me were that I should look after the children and she will miss Mampintsha’s son.
“She said there was no time. She told us she loved us and we should look after ourselves. She said that she was very tired”.