Award-winning musician Lira has given fans an update on her recovery from a stroke, saying that while she was physically unaffected she has ...
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Award-winning musician Lira has given fans an update on her recovery from a stroke, saying that while she was physically unaffected she has been having trouble with her speech.
The star suffered a stroke last month while in Germany for a performance. Fans have been praying for her since and Lira took to social media on Friday to share how she is doing.
"Dear Fam, Thank you for your overwhelming love, support and prayers. I am recovering well. Physically I have been unaffected, I am strong and healthy. The stroke has unfortunately affected my speech, however, I am making lots of progress every day."
She said she will take some time off to focus on her recovery and asked fans to keep her in their prayers. "I can’t wait to be back soon," she added.
Born Lerato Moipone Molapo in March 14, 1979, she is best known as Lira. Her name translates to "love" in Sesotho and she speaks four languages.She is a multi-platinum selling and an 11-time South African Music Award-winning Afro-Soul vocalist, who refers to her music as "a fusion of soul, funk, elements of jazz and African."
Lerato Moipone Molapo was born on March 14, 1979, Daveyton, Johannesburg to Buyi Radebe (mother) and Khanyapa Molapo Sr (father). Lira's world was shaped by the harsh realities of South Africa's formerly racial and socioeconomic apartheid.
She grew up listening to Miriam Makeba, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone, who would eventually inspire her own songwriting. She began performing live at the age of 16, singing both cover versions and self-penned songs.
As an undergraduate student, Lira studied Accounting and used her skills to exchange for recording time at a local studio, resulting in her first demo at the age of 18. Upon graduation, Lira continued in accounting for two years.
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| Lira: "The Stroke has Unfortunately Affected my Speech" |
She grew up listening to Miriam Makeba, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone, who would eventually inspire her own songwriting. She began performing live at the age of 16, singing both cover versions and self-penned songs.
As an undergraduate student, Lira studied Accounting and used her skills to exchange for recording time at a local studio, resulting in her first demo at the age of 18. Upon graduation, Lira continued in accounting for two years.
With ambitions to be a singer she turned in her letter of resignation and created a five-year plan for her music career. - SowetanLive/Online Sources
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