Award-winning gospel artist Sechaba Pali has resorted to alcohol as he struggles to come to terms with the tragic death of his wife.
The death of his wife, Nompilo Shabangu, in a tragic car accident on September 10 in Welkom, Free State, has crushed Sechaba.
Sechaba and Nompilo were returning home from an event in Welkom on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Nompilo was driving their BMW and attempted to overtake a taxi. Unfortunately, she lost control of the vehicle, which drifted and resulted in her being thrown from the driver’s seat. She died on the spot from her injuries, while Sechaba sustained minor injuries.
Sechaba was broken by the loss of his wife, who was also a singer and a mother to their children. He told the media that he did not want to attend the event, but Nompilo insisted they go because she wanted to spend some time alone with him.
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Sechaba Turns To Alcohol To Deal With The Death Of His Wife
Sechaba is failing to cope with his wife’s death and is now an emotional wreck and a drunkard. He is resorting to the bottle to numb the emotional pain he is enduring.
In a recent TikTok video, Sechaba appeared visibly distressed, crying uncontrollably, and intoxicated. Speaking in SeSotho, he expressed his pain, mentioning the losses of his wife, father, and children:
“You took my wife; I left you alone. You took my father; I left you alone. You took my kids; I left you alone. You see, now I’m drunk… God is coming for you.”
The gospel star has acknowledged previous struggles with alcohol but managed to overcome them with intervention. Now, following the death of his wife, he has slipped back into alcohol addiction.
The Emotional Toll
According to sources close to Sechaba, he hasn’t been the same since his wife’s passing, and they are making efforts to get him professional help.
“We are all worried about him. We are trying to get him professional help,”
In an interview with ZiMoja, Sechaba admitted he is not okay and life has changed dramatically after losing his beloved wife.
“I loved my wife; she was my everything. My life is empty without her, and no one understands the pain I am going through,” he shared.