SHE thought her life was back on track and had returned to the studio, but tragedy struck.
Gqom star Thobeka Ndaba, popularly known as Tipcee, has lost her older brother.
Sharing the news with Daily Sun, Tipcee said she has lost part of her life as her brother, Thulani “Kala” Shabalala (44), was one of her best friends and close to her.
She said Thulani died on Wednesday morning, 21 August.
“I’m not comfortable sharing most of the details, but he suffered from asthma, and we lost him around 1am. We lost him just like that. We loved each other so much that we were always together. He used to accompany me to gigs and the studio,” said Tipcee.
“He was even known at Afrotainment. As old as he was to me, he respected me so much. He would sometimes drive me when I was tired. I’m so sad and devastated. I can’t even eat.”
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Thulani ‘Kala’ Shabalala (44), who died on Wednesday morning, 21 August.
Daily Sun recently reported that Tipcee has returned to the studio to record music after taking a break.
She told the SunTeam at the time that she took a break to deal with some issues but felt ready to make music again.
But she had to abandon everything to mourn her beloved brother’s death.
“I can’t do anything. I’m feeling pain. I’ll suspend my studio sessions and recording until I feel fit enough to work again. At least, maybe, I’ll feel much better after the funeral, although I don’t think this pain will fade away anytime soon. It’s too much and unbearable. But I have friends and family who have been comforting me,” said Tipcee.