Nandi Madida Announces the Death of Her Grandmother, SA Sends Love: “Alale Ngokuthula, uMaZondi”
- Nandi Madida is grieving the loss of her beloved grandmother, whom she described as a graceful woman who broke many boundaries
- Sharing the news on X, Nandi expressed gratitude for having known her grandmother and mentioned her reunion with her husband and creator
- Fans and social media users showered Nandi with heartfelt condolence messages, offering prayers and support during this difficult time
- Briefly News spoke to psychologist and relationship expert Paula Quinsee about dealing with grief
South African actress and musician Nandi Madida has announced the death of her grandmother in a heartwarming post. The star's fans showered her with love.
Nandi Madida loses her grandmother
Nandi Madida is grieving the loss of her grandmother. Anyone who follows the star knows how much she loves and values her family and loved ones.
On her page on X, Nandi shared the sad news with her fans and followers. The actress narrated how her grandmother was graceful and broke many boundaries. She wrote:
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"Good morning. I sadly lost my dear grandmother last night, but I cannot emphasize how grateful I am to have experienced such a kind, graceful woman like her. She had broken so many boundaries both professionally and privately.
"I will miss her dearly, and yes, it is well. What a beautiful legacy. She is now reunited with her husband (my grandfather), the love of her life and, of course, her creator. #RIPMaZondi ❤️🙏🏽🕊️"
Speaking exclusively to Briefly News, psychologist and founder of Engaged Humans Paula Quinsee spoke about how one can deal with grief after losing a loved one. She said:
"Surrounding yourself with a support structure (e.g. friends, family or professionals) can help you through the dark times by offering comfort and understanding and offering a safe space to process your grief in a healthy way.
"Prioritise your self-care by being gentle and kind to yourself in the process by engaging in activities that can bring some sense of peace during your grieving journey."
Mzansi shares condolence messages to Nandi Madida
Social media users flooded Nandi Madida's page with touching condolence messages on the star.
@NothileMaZondi said:
"Ah, man☹️. Condolences to you and your family sisi. Alale ngokthula uMaZondi🤍"
@XJixiza wrote:
"My sincere condolences to you and your family. May her memories be your guidance and aspirations to those who look up to you. May her spirit always live in you."
@tnvenge added:
"Sincerest condolences Nandi. Sending prayers and light to the family."
@Bongani41141906 said:
"Condolences to you and your family in these difficult times... a library has been burnt."
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In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that the passing of Ukhozi FM presenter Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, 52 years old, when she died, devasted many netizens on social media.
The founder of Crown Gospel Music Awards, Zanele Mbokazi, passed away after her battle with lung cancer in the early hours of Monday, 12 August 2024, at Parklands Hospital.
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Privie Kandi (Entertainment Editor) Privilege Kandi is an entertainment news editor (joined Briefly in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for six years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.
Paula Quinsee (Certified Relationship Therapy Educator and founder of Engaged Humans) Paula Quinsee is the founder of Engaged Humans, facilitating connection between individuals and organisations to create a more human-connected world. She is a certified Imago Relationship Therapy educator and facilitator, NLP practitioner, PDA analyst, coach and trainer. Paula is also the author of two self-help guides - Embracing Conflict and Embracing No - as well as an international speaker, advocate for mental health and activist for gender-based violence.