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In tears: Lira cries receiving Metro FM’s birthday present
She dropped tears of joy – South African veteran vocalist Lira broke into tears receiving a birthday present from Metro FM.
South African vocalist Lerato Molapo, known as Lira, broke into tears while receiving a birthday present from Metro FM on 14 March.
Lira remains one of the most talented vocalists in the country and has been dishing music since a young age. She became famous after lining up alongside Alicia Keys, Shakira, K’Naan and John Legend at the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Concert.
The talented vocalist performed a rendition of Pata Pata, a hit song by the late Miriam Makeba, and fans loved it. With a lot of fame and top music, she survived a stroke when most fans thought she might lose her life.
Lira revealed the news on Instagram to celebrate her birthday, leaving fans wishing him well.
“It’s my birthday 🤟🏾❤️🙏🏾🙌🏾😍🎁” she said.
LIRA CRIES, RECEIVING A BIRTHDAY PRESENT FROM METRO FM
Wishing the talented star, Metro FM bought Lira a cake as a birthday present, and she loved it. Indeed, it was a special present and moment that took her over with emotions, and she ended up with tears of joy.
“When music speaks louder than words.” Metro FM started speaking of the experience.
“We are still not over our special birthday with the amazing Lira, who had all the emotions yesterday reflecting on her legacy & rising again.” they finished wishing her well.
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LIRA’S STROKE
While celebrating Lira’s birthday, we looked at when she had a stroke and survived it. In March 2022, Lira had a stroke while in Germany, and it was painful news to hear for most of her fans.
The stroke affected her speech, and her fans feared she would not be able to sing again. Surprisingly, she survived and has been making massive progress in her recovery since then.
She was featured for the first time in September 2023 alongside Sunnyboy Dladla and Masabane Rangwanasha.
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MZANSI WISH HER A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
After Lira revealed the news of her birthday, fans pondered on her age while some wished her well.
@Nhlanhla Mafu “Love you to the moon and back, happy birthday, my sweetheart ❤”
@Yvonne Chaka Chaka “Happy birthday to you, baby girl. ❤❤❤”
@Tamara Dey “Happy birthday, my Queen! Your light shines so bright! Love you”
@BO “Blessed birthday, You miracle Child. Thank you for your courage. We have witnessed that it’s all possible through Him.we love you.”