Zahara's Health Crisis: Award-Winning Artist Hospitalized for Severe Liver Scarring

 

Zahara, the talented musician, whose real name is Bulelwa Mkutukana, has been in the hospital for a week due to liver complications. Her family, from East London, is anxiously waiting for updates from the medical team. They appreciate the support they have received and are grateful for everyone who has shown compassion for Zahara during this difficult time.

 

Reports over the weekend revealed that "her liver is severely scarred, and she may need a liver transplant," according to a source close to the singer's family. Zahara's family has come from East London to be with her fiancé, Mpho Xaba, in Johannesburg. Prayer vigils are being held in both Joburg and East London for Zahara's recovery.

 

Despite efforts to keep Zahara's hospitalization private, the news leaked, prompting the family and team to release a statement. "Unfortunately, even though our daughter's hospitalization has been of strict confidentiality within our family and close friends, that hasn't stopped the spread of disingenuous information on the internet," read the statement. They emphasized that "any reliable information regarding Zahara's health will be communicated via her official social media platforms or by herself."

 

The family has requested privacy and continued prayers for Zahara's speedy recovery, expressing their trust that she will soon be back doing what she loves—sharing her powerful gift and love of music.

 

"This is not the first time Zahara has been hospitalized for a liver complication," as reported in 2019, when she spent Christmas in the hospital. At that time, her sister, Nomonde, shared that the doctor warned Zahara to quit alcohol, or she would die. "December was a tough month for us, but the doctors guaranteed that if she stopped drinking, her liver might recover. We all had to come back to Joburg to give Zahara emotional and physical support," Nomonde said at the time, adding that her family was behind her 100%. "We are making sure that there is always someone around her to monitor her so that she doesn't start drinking again," she said.