RISA sends well wishes to Lira after she suffered a stroke

The Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA) has sent its well wishes to globally recognised singer, Lerato Molapo, popularly known as Lira after hearing that she had suffered a stroke while in Germany for performances.

RISA Chief Executive Officer Nhlanhla Sibisi says they were immensely taken aback by the news and has sent greetings to the 43 year-old South Africa Music Awards winner and her family.

The family released a statement on Wednesday saying the singer’s speech had been affected. They said she was back in South Africa and receiving treatment in a medical facility.

Sibisi wished her a speedy recovery and that she would be gracing local stages again soon.

South Africans have taken to social media to wish her well: 

We wish internationally acclaimed South African songbird Lerato Molapo also known as @Miss_LIRA a speedy recovery after she suffered a stroke which affected her ability to communicate in particular her speech. #GetWellSoonLira pic.twitter.com/K5cmyB3iwA

— African National Congress (@MYANC) April 20, 2022

… I speak healing upon your life.
That stroke has no place in your body, by the name of our Jesus. @Miss_LIRA.

We Love you . pic.twitter.com/o0EuqycYIH

— Mxolisi OyiNkosi Mpanza (@MxolisiOyinkosi) April 19, 2022

Lifting Lira and her family up in prayer. Happy she’s home and surrounded by her loved ones. Let there be light.

— Hulisani Ravele (@HulisaniRavele) April 19, 2022

This morning, @Miss_LIRA my Love, I ask the Angels of the Lord to surround & take care of you. May your recovery be swift & complete. May our God of Restoration restore you as you recuperate. I love you, Nompopi, & cannot wait to hear your laughter again#LetThereBeLight pic.twitter.com/AYJZiTKKOz

— Thami Ngubeni (@LifeWithThami) April 20, 2022