Lerato Moipone Molapo, known professionally as Lira, is set to return to the stage for the first time after suffering a stroke two years ago.
Lira suffered an ischemic stroke in April 2022, which impacted her communication abilities.
In an interview with Kaya FM, the singer said she had to relearn basic skills, such as reading and writing.
“I had to learn reading and writing from scratch,” she said.
Lira was admitted to a hospital in Frankfurt, Germany. She was hospitalised for five weeks, two of which were spent in the intensive care unit.
In a post on Instagram, she said she did not think she would be able to sing so soon.
“This was so surreal!” she wrote.
Lira said she is excited to make a return at Constitution Hill on Saturday.
“I’m excited beyond words,” she said.
She revealed there were times when progress seemed slow.
The singer said she was proud that she did not give up on herself.
“Now I know you can achieve anything you put your mind to – just do the work daily. Even if it seems you are making no progress, just keep going.
“I’m so proud of myself.” – IOL Lifestyle
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