This week, South African celebrities made headlines with shocking revelations about their personal lives. Jojo Robinson, star of ‘The Real Housewives of Durban’, revealed her cancer diagnosis, while singer Jelly Babie shared her experience of being in an abusive marriage. Meanwhile, Naledi Aphiwe received a warm welcome in Zimbabwe despite facing backlash over a perceived xenophobic comment.
Jojo Robinson took to Instagram to share the news of her cancer diagnosis, stating that she has invasive cancer cells on her chest and back. She will undergo surgery to remove the affected area and clarified that the cancer is not linked to her tattoos, but rather stems from her family history. According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide.
Celebrity Revelations
Jelly Babie, whose real name is Karabo Khakhu, shared her painful experience of being in an abusive marriage. She revealed that her husband, Koketso, abused her physically, financially, and emotionally, and even swindled her out of R2 million. Jelly Babie expressed her regret over getting married and the trauma she was left with.
Naledi Aphiwe’s Triumph
Naledi Aphiwe’s performance at the Ama2K Festival in Harare, Zimbabwe, was a huge success despite the backlash she faced over a perceived xenophobic comment. She shared her experience of feeling an instant connection with the crowd and the love and support she received. This comes after she faced public criticism and xenophobic accusations.
In other news, Tony Forbes, the father of late rapper AKA, is working on a new musical project to honour his son. He shared on Instagram that singing is part of his healing process. Additionally, Grammy-winning sensation Tyla has sparked speculation about a new song release called ‘She Did It Again’ with an unnamed artist.
- Jojo Robinson reveals cancer diagnosis
- Jelly Babie shares experience of abusive marriage
- Naledi Aphiwe’s successful performance in Zimbabwe
- Tony Forbes works on new musical project
- Tyla teases new song release
