Gqom queen Babes Wodumo and kwaito star Mampintsha have made their relationship official after the latter paid lobola for his long-time girlfriend a few weeks ago.
Babes, whose real name is Bongekile Simelane, only shared the news with her social media fans this week, saying: “Lobola negotiations done. She is now officially a Mashimane.”
Mashimane is the clan name of her Mampintsha, real name Mandla Maphumulo.
Babes, 26, had been flaunting her engagement ring since October when Mampintsha, 38, went down on one knee during a live radio interview.
His proposal was met with much jubilation, hugs, kisses and a “yes” from Babes.
However, some fans have not allowed the couple to enjoy the happy news and are constantly reminding Mampintsha of the physical abuse that had landed the couple before the courts.
One fan requested that the gqom queen not expose her fiance on social media when he assaults her again, now that she has decided to marry him.
Last year, Babes shared a shocking live video of Mampintsha moering her.
In the video, a commotion could be heard and then she comes into the frame asking him why he was assaulting her.
Mampintsha then appears to lose his temper violently, slapping Babes repeatedly.
The video sent shockwaves throughout the country and prompted then Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, to release a statement condemning the attack.
Babes opened assault charges and Mampintsha was arrested and released on R2000 bail. Charges were soon dropped as the couple agreed to mediation.
The couple seemingly had a smooth 2020, only sharing positive vibes and their wedding is rumoured to be taking place early next year.