Legendary kwaito artist Sandile Ngwenya, who is popularly known as Mapaputsi has reportedly been ill since 2023. Fan-favourite South African kwaito star, Mapaputsi is bedridden at his Soweto home and he’s not getting better.
A source close to the musician tells the publication that Ngwenya fell ill towards the end of 2023 and hasn’t been in good shape since.
“He hasn’t been in good shape since October and has been bedridden since. He doesn’t want the news of his ill health to bother his fans, as he believes he’ll be fine.
Another insider reveals that he doesn’t want to go to a hospital, even though his family has been begging him to go seek help there.
“He’ll be fine but to be honest he’s not doing so well, which is why he’s being advised to go to hospital where he’ll get the help he desperately needs.”
The musician’s family is reportedly worried about his ill health and wishes he could get help for his illness.
His manager, known as Gee tells the publication that he believes Mapaputsi will pull through because he is a fighter and has always been one.
Sol better up his game, Mapaputsi is on the chase 🤣🤣🤣 #podcastandchillwithmacg #PodcastAndChill pic.twitter.com/B9Y0nD8SuT
— Mnyamani🇿🇦 (@Zikamnyamane) April 21, 2022
Source: SABC