Heartwarming Moments Unfold as Lira Triumphantly Performs the Stage After 2022 Stroke
The South African music scene was overjoyed to witness the comeback of one of its most beloved stars, Lira, who performed for the first time since suffering a stroke in 2022.
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The Debilitating Stroke
Lira, whose real name is Lerato Moipone Molapo, had a stroke in early 2022 while she was in Germany for a performance. As a result, her ability to communicate, in particular, her speech, was impacted.
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The award-winning singer, known for her soulful hits such as Feel Good and Something Inside So Strong, has been undergoing intensive rehabilitation and therapy to regain her voice and confidence.
She has been sharing her progress and challenges with her fans on social media, inspiring many with her courage and determination.
Lira Returns On Stage After Her 2022 Stroke
On Saturday, September 4, 2023, Lira surprised everyone by taking the stage at the RMB Starlight Classics in Johannesburg, where she was invited as a guest.
Lira Performs For The First Time After 2022 Stroke [Image: Lira/Instagram]
Lira was accompanied by opera superstars Sunnyboy Vincent Dladla and Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, who supported her as she sang the classic song Ntyilo-Ntyilo.
The crowd erupted in cheers and applause as Lira delivered a moving performance, showing signs of improvement and recovery.
She later posted a video of her performance on Instagram, saying:
“This was so surreal. I was keen to try – but I did it. I had the awesome voices of @sunnyboy.dladla and @masabane_cecilia_rangwanasha who supported me. There’s still a long way to go before I can sing on my own, let alone sing at a full concert- but this is a very positive step in my recovery. I’ve been singing to loosen up my tongue, it has helped to speak better and I do it as part of my recovery.”
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