A local publication reports that popular gospel singer Lebo Sekgobela was hospitalized for weeks after her appendix burst.

The talented gospel singer Lebo Sekgobela tells the publication that she spent two weeks in hospital and thanks God for a second chance in life.

“I was scared. I thought I was going to die but my faith kept me alive. I don’t wish the pain upon anyone but am glad the operation was a success.”

 

 

 

 

Lebo Sekgobela

She adds that the appendix is the most painful thing to go through and she was going on with her day, when she suddenly felt a sharp pain around her stomach.

Her husband and manager Lucky Sekgobela insisted they rush to the hospital and she was rushed to the theatre for an emergency operation.“I was in so much pain that I kept praying until we got to the hospital. I don’t know what triggered my appendix, but all I know is that thing is painful and deadly, if I did not go to the hospital straight away, I don’t think I would be doing this interview with you.”The Lion of Judah hitmaker Lebo Sekgobela also tells Zimoja that she had to cancel a few shows and would like to apologize to her fans as she was hospitalized.

She also reveals that the illness also delayed her upcoming album and had to stop writing.

Lebo Sekgobela

“I would like to apologize to my supporters who bought tickets for the three shows I missed, I am truly sorry but there was nothing I could do.”

The singer, who is currently at home recovering assures her fans that she’s going to have a show at Carnival City in Brakpan, East Rand on the 29 July titled Total Praise and Worship.

She also reveals that the illness also delayed her upcoming album and had to stop writing: “I want to thank God for giving me life. I had to stop writing songs because I was sick, but now that I am home, I have started writing again.”