WATCH: L’vovo’s speech and mobility improving following stroke.
Durban kwaito artist L’vovo Derrango says he is still recovering from a stroke he suffered in December 2022.
Kwaito musician L’vovo Derrango – real name Thokozani Ndlovu – is on a road to recovery after suffering from a stroke in December 2022.
L’VOVO GIGGING AGAIN AFTER STROKE
In a recent video of his live performance in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal – which was shared on TikTok – the Bayang’sukela hitmaker can be seen performing his hit song, Resista, with his friend and singer Tzozo.
In the clip, L’vovo’s is seen struggling to move around as he would freely move on stage in the past. As he sings, it is also evident that he is struggling to enunciate his words properly.
Speaking to ZiMoja, an attendee at the concert said that they enjoyed the musician’s performance.
“He tried. We enjoyed the show. He was with Tzozo and he made him a bit lively. His voice is still the same, but the body has been affected,” said the fan.
L’vovo told the publication that he is happy to be back on stage.
“I missed performing and getting a warm reception from the audience who love my music was amazing. But I am also taking my recovery one day at a time,” he said.
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MUSICIAN GIVES UPDATE ON HIS HEALTH
The music artist suffered a stroke he had just days after his friend, Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo succumbed to the same illness on Christmas Eve that year. Days later, there was rumours that L’vovo had also passed, however, his record label (Derrango Records) moved swiftly to dispell them on social media.
This also came after he was hospitalised due to a head-on collision involving a truck and his VW Polo, 30km from his mother’s home in May 2022, TshisaLIVE reported.
Giving an update on his recovery, he said: “I can walk, there was a time when I could not walk at all. I know some people still want to see me perform on stage, but I also know I should not put pressure on myself.”
Further speaking about his life after the stroke, he share tgat he has changed his diet and is taking better care of himself.
“I watch what I eat, where I go, I get rest and I take care of myself. I have been receiving a lot of support from close friends who have been there for me since day one.”
His friend, T’zozo said that he would never abandon him: “We’ve come from far and brothers don’t abandon each other. We are working together.”
