Dr Rebecca Malope trended on X on Saturday after she fell while performing at Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule’s funeral.

Mbokazi-Nkambule’s funeral service was held on Saturday, 17 August at the Durban International Convention Centre.

ZANELE MBOKAZI-NKAMBULE LAID TO REST
The video of Dr Rebecca Malope falling at Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule’s funeral was shared on X by @shad_myshadz.

Social media users were divided by the video as some were concerned for the gospel singer, who appears to have tripped on her dress, while others revealed that it’s probably part of her “signature performance”.

 

 

 

 

@khumodinake asked: “Was that a genuine fall or part of the act?”

Malope was among various artists and government dignitaries gathered to pay tribute to the 52-year-old broadcaster, who passed away on Monday, 12 August from lung cancer.SOUTH AFRICANS RESPOND TO REBECCA MALOPE FALLING
@BonisiweMkhize6: “Hope she didn’t get injured shame.”

@Mbeh27: “Awww mama bakithi. At first glance I thought it’s part of the signature performance fall!”

@Jonowelele: “We used to her falling and crawling, so?”

@DrQabaka: “Tripped by the spirit.”

@tumiwmj: “I was convinced she was singing “Ya wa lembewu”.

@nthabeeMo: “Is that the Lundi signature fall? Or?”

@BrendaChaukeS: “She tripped on her dress guys. Mara ka gore ke sis Ribs, it blended in seamlessly.”

@Mfoka_Jobe: “·We can’t even trust even she was falling or part of her stuck, and who is that aunt calling her now? Is that an Engel form heaven?”

The mortal remains of Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule have arrived at the ICC, where she will be honoured with a Special Provincial Official Funeral