Kuthathe sikhathi [it took a long time] to write something for you because I’m in mixed emotions namhlanje [today]. It’s your birthday today [and] a part of me misses ubaba wakho [your dad] because I know for sure [that] this day was his favourite day. It was special even though you share the same birthday month, but on this day, both our lives changed forever [because] we were now parents to a precious boy,” Babes Wodumo penned.

 

 

 

“My Sponge 🧽, what I guarantee you is [that] this journey ain’t gonna be easy nhlobo I mean kwawena [even you, as] young as you are, but every time you’d hear your dad’s old voice notes or music, you shout ”ubaba” [daddy]. Uyamkhomba ngisho umbona ezithombeni [You even point at him when you see his pictures] because that’s the kind of effect he had on us. It’s hard to forget him,” she added.

“This day is a joyous day because it reminds me that I became a mom, but [its] also emotional because you won’t hear your dad wish you a happy birthday again 💔. Your dad used to call you “mastende umnikazi westezi” nendlela ayejabule ngayo[and was always happy] on your birthday. It was like he knew ngeke asaba khona[that he won’t be around] for the next one[s]. Khula mfana wami ube indoda [grow up my son and be a man] and uhlezi wazi mina noBaba wakho [know that your father and i] love you so much❤️. Happy birthday Nhlanhla Hlelolenkosi Maphumulo @sponge_wodumo happy birthday Zikode wami 💋🫶🏻 @mampintsha_shimora”

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TAKE A LOOK AT SOME REACTIONS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA USERS BELOW…
“Enjoy your day Mabheshingo and Sponge 🙌🔥🔥… Shimora is with you in Spirit,” @mpmelelo said.

“😢😢😢 I’m not crying, I swear .. Happy birthday 🎉🎁🎈 Sponge mfana ka Mah,” @_miss_zahmakhanya_ reacted.

“A happiest birthday to him ❤️,” @lieketseng_mbho replied.

“What a beautiful message @babes_wodumo 😭.Happy birthday Mashimane ❤