Songstress Lira Hospitalised After Suffering a Stroke
World-renowned songstress Lerato Molapo, popularly known as Lira, is recovering in hospital after suffering from a stroke earlier this week. In a statement shared by her family on social media, the singer was performing in Germany when she suffered a stroke that has affected her ability to communicate.
“As Lira’s family, we would like to take this opportunity to share some recent developments regarding Lira’s health. Lira recently traveled to Germany to perform but unfortunately suffered a stroke while there. As a result, her ability to communicate, in particular her speech, has been impacted,” read the statement.
Lira has since returned to South Africa and is said to be undergoing treatment led by “the best medical team available” but will not be able to perform until she recovers.
