Robbie Malinga is not sick, says his manager
Malinga's manager says the musician is, in fact, working on an album due to be released later this month.
Robbie Malinga. Picture: Tshilamulela Thabelo Iven on Facebook
Robbie Malinga’s manager Sipho Dube has cleared all confusion regarding his colleague’s health, saying he was doing just fine, despite what social media users have been speculating.
In fact, the Mthande hit maker was working on a new album to be released later this month.
“I can confirm that Robbie is not sick, but is working hard on an album. It will be called Koisan Maxy, and will have 10 tracks. People can still expect a lot from him,” he told Daily Sun.
A picture of the musician apparently taken at a Metro FM listening session at the SABC studios in Joburg two weeks ago has been circulating, with fans commenting on Malinga’s shocking weight loss.
These were some of the comments on social media:
“Sad but not surprised, always suspected the dude is not ok … but wish him a speedy recovery.”
“We wish him a speedy recovery….. siya muthanda njalo.”
“Yhuuu guys I’m hurt, but saw him on MMA16…..he wasn’t good.”
“I pray that the all mighty Lord have his angels charge over your life bra Robbie,you shall be healed,the Mercy of God and his grace shall cover your life in Jesus name I declare favour, Amen.”
Earlier this year, Malinga admitted to a private hospital in Johannesburg last week. The artist raised a few eyebrows after his performance at the South African Music Awards (Samas), with most commenting on his weight loss.
Universal Music spokesperson Dharam Sewraj told Sunday Sun Malinga had been diagnosed with anaemia, a deficiency of iron in his blood. Sewraj further told the publication Malinga was “recovering very well”.
“His fans should not panic, but should pray for his speedy recovery. You must remember that Robbie is always on the road. And as a label, we’re going to encourage him to rest from now on.
“He has just completed working on his album, and we believe it’s time for him to take some time off to rest,” Sewraj was quoted as saying by the publication.
