‘We are sorry, please forgive us’ - Somizi Mhlongo at Zahara’s memorial

South African musician Bulelwa 'Zahara' Mkuthukana was honoured by family and friends at a memorial service at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg on 14 December 2023. Media personality Somizi Mhlongo paid tribute to the late singer.

[@douglasmuyengeni83]

I'm not a fan of this guy but this is the most honest funeral speech i've ever heard in my life.I salute your speech

[@BlessingMotopo]

Yes

[@abigailnickkel5245]

Well said

[@gracenuama-cooper1791]

Very true 🙏

[@n.m6249]

I just got goosebumps, this is honesty at another level.

[@sandraesinamdogbatsey4596]

The most sincere speech ever ❤

[@MichelleDomanski]

Thank you for using your opportunity to speak the truth loudly and clearly.We all can learn from your example.

[@xqizitman192]

Somizi after ur speech u earned my respect for life.❤

[@andrewmandaza5927]

Makes the two of us ,most profound speech

[@sivuyilegqumehlo5876]

What I like about his speech is that he also includes himself that he was not there throughout 😢😢❤very powerful and truthful speech Somgaga❤

[@mackenziemasocha4505]

What a powerful speech Somizi, very powerful indeed and good lesson to everyone.

[@MandisaGiyose]

A man with integrity is not afraid to tell the truth as is❤❤❤

[@n.m6249]

For someone who hate speeches, this is a great speech.

[@davisonmurambiwa1072]

One of the most powerful funeral speeches I have heard in my lifetime.

[@treasuremndzebele9872]

Wow Somizi! Great speech!

[@memorykupfumbudu-ig5ty]

It takes courage Somzi to do what you did,thank you

[@benardsngcongo9889]

Indeed

[@IsaacIrvine-s3v]

You spoke the truth. Don't love a person when they're gone. Love is alive not dead.

[@mohaleSlebea776]

Thanks Somizi for speaking from the heart and leaving no stone unturned. People might judge you but you have accepted your mistakes and apologized while she was still alive

[@samanthamudarikwa1100]

True, I applaud him for that. He did a good thing.

[@AugustoMatine-x7w]

Amen he is true human

[@haggaimandala8682]

Too much wisdom and truth in this speech Somizi.

[@glennhleko5668]

I can feel that somizi...you are well heard...&thanx for the loving🇸🇿

[@LeratoMopeli]

Well said Somizi my favourite, i wish everyone could have a chance to play this message

[@DaintyLuv]

What a speech!!! Thanks Somizi

[@natalieclairezaloumis2174]

A touching tribute Somizi. So pertinent in so many arenas. Perhaps there is so much collective trauma among South Africans that most do not know how or if to help. May mercy prevail in the industry.

[@hannamotale8435]

Yoooo what a speech! Spot on Somz, nothing beats the truth. Go bohloko maan😢

[@sheisnthati3820]

I am definitely changing my ways honestly Zahara’s life really taught me something honestly and I want to walk away and use it boldly… it taught me that being compassionate goes a long way even Christ taught us to love one another and be each other’s keeper…where there is love and compassion ,Judgment has no space to grow. Rest in perfect peace Zahara. Your memories will live on. Resurrection is promised (RIP)

[@refiloengcayisa2461]

The message was loud and clear in each and every one of her songs. I'm saddened but will try...

[@TherapistRebecca]

@sheisnthati beautiful words. Thank you ❤

[@bhekinkosimtshali693]

We love SOMIZI UKHULILE ❤YOUR SPEECH IS SO AMAZING WE LOVE YOU ❤

[@lucybarke2529]

❤❤❤❤

[@benardsngcongo9889]

He spoke for the whole south africa we are very proud of him asixolele uzahara vele besimubiza ngesidakwa singazi abhekene nakho ukuthi kungakanani and indeed we never help her

[@nashobb1]

Hey Somizi for the first time ever you have spoken blunt truth you were on point this is not about Zahara but about everyone else.🎉

[@benardsngcongo9889]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@nomma320i]

That is why am his fan this guy is honest....Love you Som-Som

[@bmol9869]

Spoken like a true industry champ and love of the community. So wise The accountability is admirable 💯.

[@zanelenxasana3565]

Somizi is so brave

[@refiloengcayisa2461]

He is

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

💯 Hmmm 💯

[@andrewmandaza5927]

From this speech, dont judge people,hes an eloquent speaker who spoke the truth and said his mind which resonated with most people ,who are objective. Kudos

[@Hellenistic109]

Somizi speech is full of wisdom..Let us look out for each other and check how we doing.. Forgive them Zahara 💔💔 and rest in peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@NickCannon-me1yz]

Thank you Somizi for being so straightforward even including yourself....Sag Rus Zahara.

[@emagus939]

Sincere amazing speech it takes a lot of courage to admit your weakness in public a SINCERE HUMBLE APPOLOGY. Um deeply moved by your speech Somizi 🙏

[@shilj8011]

This needs to go viral... with all the troubles, we have become very hateful, bitter and negative in South Africa. We need to start looking out for each other or at the least not being mean and the whole country can start changing

[@n.m6249]

So true, relatives hate each other, people find it easier to focus on friends than family

[@sekgabimasobe9690]

Nnete SHAME

[@aluwanijones2577]

The best speech i ever heard for a long time i like this part we failed her everyone may her soul rest in peace 😢

[@SonjiMunthali-ny7mm]

Very true somizi what a touching speech we need to change 🙏🙏🙏

[@MakandweMwape-oj1tk]

The intelligence and wisdom all encupusulated in one giant. Thanks man 🙏

[@pusosithole6980]

Wow...Somizi, you are such a big brother yaz. Those who have ears have heard, usikhuzile, futhi sizable " Let's do better" ❤❤❤

[@MotshidisiTsamai]

I love you Somgaga..n your honesty can change the industry 😢❤

[@charmainemalape910]

The realest speech I've ever heard in my life.

[@nondwe5573]

Wow,,that's mouthful,,thanks Somgaga for the wise words ,I applaud you for speaking the truth

[@Zwe4721]

Yhooo Somizi so profound❤

[@SindiSanti-wd7vn]

Somizi is so right. I remember seeing a few episodes of Zaharas reality show and she was going through it shame. Municipality switching off her electricity, her mom needing to navigate loan sharks because they had borrowed money to help Zahara out…she was alone! None of her music industry peers were there (from what I saw). Kubuhlungu shame 😭

[@thokomogashoa767]

Thanks Somi for the wise words of WISDOM 😢

[@rosemarylouw9332]

AMEN!!! Simizi straight to the point. Lovit ❤ I'll keep the family in prayer 🙏🙏

[@etheltoshke2241]

Hey Somizi. Your speech gave me goosebumps. I'm speechless. You are such an honest person Somgaga. Love you more now.

[@afiaadepa4955]

❣❣❣

[@bongiwentshingila9126]

The reason why I'm so loving you somizi it when you become serious nd honest n build us in a positive way Many Thanks

[@shamisochikowore3771]

Thank you Somiz you are the best for saying a true vision of who we are 🙏

[@ZandiSealogo]

Powerful and profound Som Som, renewed respect for u dear, Rip Zahara

[@khanyiM]

Absolute truth. Well said. We are learning. Once you spoke, twice we have heard.

[@pakophikatotokonyane7214]

Many people take advantage of you when you're in problem, may we pray for God to change our people's mind. Rip Queen Zahara👑✊🙏

[@EASHBOY12]

Honestly speaking somizi spoke my mind and words I always cried about fairness and how this world especially us south Africans how we treated Zahara about false stories we wrote wrong things thinking we are clever enough now she is gone hurt by us who pretend to be her homies 💔🇿🇦we are bad people indeed 😭😭😭😭😭

[@ntombizaneleligunya2379]

We need more people like you Som Som❤❤❤

[@Ulo-Mungochi]

This level of depth 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Wow just wow!❤

[@marthakingston5252]

Wow Somizi this is powerful,,,truth truth truth through & through.... watching from Malawi 🇲🇼

[@n.sue-ann5527]

When you know better you do better . Somizi thank you for this message cause in life we have people we know who are probably going through this but we fail to be there for them fully when they need it .

[@kivaz]

👏👏👏 Wow Som Som you never disappointed me once you are always on point we need more people like you in the whole world R.I.P MASTHATHU

[@phatsimomaele6969]

What you say can affect people. So profound. RIP Zahara ❤️

[@IqhaweLemveloOfficial]

Nobody can speak truth like this guy on earth but everyone are just pretentious. Well done, Somizi 🤝

[@lauzimnjelesani6755]

We need to embrace our Ubuntu again Lets go back to our roots. Well said❤❤❤

[@fungaimudzingwa-od6bp]

Have leant something from somizi's speech,u have earned my respect....this is a wonderful speech I HV ever heard

[@fezilekhumalo154]

Especially the social media must stop praising the down fall its so sad how effective it is as people loose their lives . Rest well queen well said somgaga

[@matshedisomasoleng9518]

Somizi your Parents are proud of you,I love the way you are,you are beautiful,you are truthful,you are not scared to tell it all,keep shining my love❤

[@joe98977]

I hear you my Bru and so far I learn something from what you say Somizi, thanks myself I never say things I will always bottle up. May you talk to your friends as whole in the music industry please to stand up and help Sechaba Padi, please guys he was once a friend to you,he done good things for some of you ,let's forget what he said at Lundi s funeral,life goes on guys, find him and help him , I am too broke to help him, I never met him I only listen to his music and so started to like him like the rest of you guys.❤❤❤❤thanks Somisi that speech is an eye opener to me personally.

[@JulieMakinta]

What a speech you are so right Somizi that is why i love you tell them

[@NtombiMatsenjwa-q4g]

This is really an eye opener Somizi. Thank you

[@junemuchiri609]

What an incredibly intelligent person 🇰🇪🇰🇪🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@Workshop3Clocking-zn7wu]

Thank you Somizi mtanami you young people now I dont know botho ba lona bana ba rona its like you all knowing my the Spirit of God realy rebuke you tha nk you for being truethfull my child

[@busisiwesegwai4360]

Yhooo I can't listening to Somizi's speech 😢😢, heartfelt, truthful & profound...

[@melfordmpala9145]

It's my first time hearing Somizi speak, those are very helpful words

[@nopumelelolebyane422]

Ngivunyelwa ukulungiswa.... Thank you Mr Mhlongo🙏

[@BusisiweNkosi-gb6jm]

Ncoo.. Somizi for what u said you touched many heart I mean your speech was very emotional thanks I learn something from you thanks God bless u❤

[@Sipho-j5f]

Thats y i luv u somizi🎉🎉🎉an honest speech from an honest heart❤❤❤

[@emmacoutriers6828]

Well done teach educate our nation we have lost it in life. Show love reach out just a simple call or hang releases tension. Thanks for your speech you've educted even our government and the nation. If we all contributed something she was going to be in a better space. We have become a nation of making fun of people downfalls. And forgetting tomorrow it could me. Let's do better South Africa. We all need to apologize as South Africans. May her soul rest in perfect peace.

[@honeydate]

Respect to Somizi...thank you for reminding us all of our humanity towards each other. Top guy!

[@carolynmwilima5296]

Honestly well said, people are never this honest in speeches at funerals. I salute this speech,very sincere. Spoken from the heart with love.❤

[@nosiphocele9141]

Wow!❣️ Somizi Wow!❣️

[@mersiakoopman3787]

Beautiful said Somizi❤❤❤

[@underestimatedpeacemaker8865]

I just love this guy 💓💖❤️, acknowledging ur wrongs is the most powerful weapon to 1z life 🙏💓💖

[@ntebohelengphasumane9328]

I have so much respect for Somizi❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tuduetsothekiso6477]

I love Somizi so much.

[@racheldube3638]

Thanks somizi u speak the truth

[@sekgabimasobe9690]

I keep coming to this just to learn ❤❤

[@MsLondy96]

Powerful thank you. We will do better!

[@foshiniikes8866]

My God Somizi u are so true to urself ,very nice speech ❤❤❤

[@veroesiziba7272]

I applaud Som som for saying this❤

[@refiloengcayisa2461]

I truly hope Somizi himself is ok❤

[@winniehandema8283]

Me too

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

Hmmm 🤔

[@Lydia-w7m]

I hope people have heard what you said and they will start their attitude of loving someone so much when their dead not just hear and also copy from you how you traeted your mother when she was still alive you really impressed me keep it up 🎉

[@nonhlanhlambanjwa7715]

Powerful speech Somizi. I'm personally noting a lot. Thanks for being brave.

[@mabemazi4006]

Powerful and courageous words somG❤

[@zyneg.m556]

Special thanks right there.. telling it like it is punching where it hurts the most.. well said somizi

[@mashiyasekhumalo4702]

Big ups Somizi What an inspirational speech. I agree with you 💯

[@LetwinMangoya-x6d]

i have so much respect for you Somiz after this speech

[@tevinmaphosa6464]

People will fly all over the world to come bury you but will never fly over the world to check on you that was deep Somizi

[@franciscahairwadzi7006]

Powerful

[@MercyMaphothoma]

Beautiful speach Somizi thank you. Well said. Good lesson taught nd to be practiced. Thank u once more

[@judelzochurus4439]

This speech from rings a reality check.. Very true Somizi! Amen😢🙏

[@bontlefatsoledimo5451]

I loved this speech, seriously, because its the truth. We have to change indeed, indeed we have to do better. Good speech.

[@lindaloevendie5461]

Wow 😢 Thank you You are sooo Right ❤ I hope Everyone who has heard this Will follow your words So Special Thank You Thank you God Bless and May We All Take Care and Learn to Take the Time (it takes a minute to send How Are You Doing Thinking Of You ) God Bless 💖💖👍🙏

[@LoreenMlambo]

Somizi , this is the best speech ever , siyabonga as Africa.

[@ThatoSehloho-n5p]

Well done Mr S Mhlongo....you really touched me with ur true keep it like that 😢😢😢😢may her soul rest in perfect 👌

[@boitumelomathiba9896]

This is a powerful speech and true. Those who need to ask forgiveness to Zahara needs to go to her parents and ask for forgiveness. They are the ones to forgive while their daughter is gone to hear and accept the apology.

[@WandaLamohr]

Somizi, you are so right... regarding speeches at a funeral. Give the flowers to the person while they are alive. Appreciation towards each other is now. Not after death. Love your neighbor as you love yourself. Let's do better. God bless your thoughts. Live life in abundance. The Crip , the Cross and Crown is Jesus. Live under Grace and love.

[@MandisaGiyose]

Woow that was deep n true Thanks Somgagagaaaaaaa u r real, in your speech I heard a man full of wisdom Wishing you all the best in life❤❤

[@sylviankila5511]

This country need people like Somizi, we all need repentance, the system damaged our mentality to the point where by we suppose to support or build one another, we destroy each other, the system rejoices when we are not dominating or mastering our gifts or talents, just like Tyger Woods, Bill Gate the list is long. If we can just empower one another, this country would be far better than it is. Thank you Somizi for your honest truth, you are a leader nyanam ndikuthanda izandyondyo zemvula❤