ANN Malinga, the widow of the late Robbie Malinga, took to social media to extend warm wishes for a speedy recovery to award-winning musician Bulelwa "Zahara" Mkutukana (36), who has been facing health challenges.
The Joburg-based author and motivational speaker said the musician's health scare triggered her badly.
She said seeing someone fighting for their life deeply affects her.
Ann said that Zahara has endured her share of challenges and deserves happiness.
The musician was admitted to hospital after complaining of pains. On Monday, 27 November, her team and family released a statement regarding the musician's health after she was admitted for a week.
Ann said Zahara is part of her children's legacy left by her husband who was not only her music producer but a father figure who was very fond of Zahara and gave her the support she needed when she cried out to him.
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The 45-year-old said that Loliwe, Zahara's breakthrough album, serves as a beacon of hope for young many talents.
"She is a warrior. She must fight with the help of God, and that God will never leave her side,"she said.
Ann said that she prays Zahara gets better and be out of hospital soon.
"She's currently in isolation which we all know it's not a club where everyone walks in and out as they please. This is also out of respect for her privacy and ubuntu.
"I'll visit as soon as I find it not intrusive and insensitive towards her husband and family. However, I'm in contact with her husband Mpho and manager Oyama on a daily basis," she said.
Looking ahead, Ann expressed gratitude for the global network of female powerhouses she has built and eagerly anticipates the opportunities the new year will bring.
"To close off the year, this past Saturday I was honoured for my journey of courage and resilience, being an inspiration to women across the globe is highly appreciated by an International magazine SA and Beyond magazine. I feel honoured and motivated to do more and better myself to uplift and inspire more Women of all races and cultures," the author said.
