Late rapper Jabulani Tsambo known as HHP today September 14, celebrates his 40th birthday and in honour, those who were close to him are celebrating his life.
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The rapper passed away in 2018 after an apparent suicide, which left many of his friends and loved one hurt and heartbroken.
His wife Lerato Sengadi has always kept her hubby’s memory alive by partaking in various activities to honour his memory.
For his 40th birthday, Lerato slaughtered a goat and made African beer in his honour to appease his ancestors she then later headed to a celebration brunch in Jabba’s honour held by HomeComing Events.
The PR guru then also shared a post on Instagram dedicated to her late husband, where she shared a clip of HHP performing to a packed crowd.
“On this day a King, Icon, Legend, Blueprint, Healer, Teacher, Seer, Husband & Father was born. Happy Birthday Motho wa Motho. Ke go rata ka pelo le moya,” she shared.
Following her husband’s untimely passing, Lerato had to deal with a lengthy court battle with HHP’s family, who challenged her status as the late rapper’s wife.
Lerato had won the matter at the High Court and was declared the rapper’s legal wife but her in-laws appealed the matter with the Supreme court.
The legal battle finally ended after a Supreme Court ruling that declared her HHP’s legal rapper.
The Tsambo’s had argued that the marriage was not legally as not all customary rites had been completed by the late rapper, this despite a traditional lobola ceremony haven taken place.
Several personalities have taken to social media pay tribute to the award-winning rapper on his special day.
Cassper Nyovest shared a heartfelt message dedicated to HHP who he looked up to dearly.
“Happy Birthday to the Goat HHP. We love and miss you forever. My son almost shared a birthday with you. I’m gonna tell him all the great stories about how you put his Dad and many other men on. Thank you for everything Jabba!!!! #HappyBirthdayHHP,” tweeted the rapper.
Zakes Bantwini also shared that to celebrate Jabba’s birthday he would be jamming to his music.
“JABBA! #HappyBirthdayHHP one of the most selfless, cool and truthful humans I got to know. Happy birthday JABBA! Today I’ll jamming your music just to celebrate you.Red heartCrown #RestInPeace #HappyBirthdayJabba,” tweeted Zakes.
Lerato also shared on Twitter that she misses the rapper “insanely”.
“I miss u insanely & still struggle with the fact that ur not here, in the physical form…bt I see, feel & hear u all around me always. My love 4 u will never change. My loyalty 2 u will neva waiver.2Day I celebrate u.I hope u love ur gift,” she tweeted.