Absolutely heartbreaking news this week: YouTube star
Nicole Thea, has died at the age of
24 along with her unborn son. Nicole’s family confirmed the heartbreaking news Sunday with an
emotional tribute via an Instagram post to her followers.
Pics from @nicoletheatv
A statement and tribute by her mother share on instagram wrote, “RIP My beautiful baby girl
Nicnac and my grandson Reign, I will miss you for the rest of my life
until we meet again in eternal heaven.”
The
dancer and influencer, who was U.K.-based, lived in London announced her pregnancy back in April with an Instagram video showing off her baby bump while dancing beside Boga, had kept fans up-to-date on
her pregnancy, regularly posting videos on her YouTube channel and
Instagram page. The 24-year-old, who was eight months pregnant, had named her child Reign with her partner Boga.
A statement from the family reveal she suffered suspected massive heart
attack, though an official autopsy report is still pending.
The news has hit the internet and many media have reported on the story, from the Daily Mail to BBC, CTV, WomensHealth and Essence recounted on it.
Her death comes at a time when many black women like Amber Isaac suffered similar faith and has died in the same condition, likewise Sha-Asia Washington her death sparked the debate about negligence when it comes to black women health.
Please keep her family and those of black women who suffer medical negligence and whose death could have been prevented in your thoughts and prayers.
Zindzi Mandela, the South African ambassador to Denmark and the daughter of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, and of South African
anti-apartheid leaders Nelson Mandela has died, she was 59 years old.
The devastating news was announced by South African state television but did not provide
further details on the cause
of her death and reported only that Zindzi Mandela died at a hospital early Monday morning. Confirmed also by the
South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation the same day.
Life & Legacy
Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson
Mandela, arrives for the London premiere of the movie “Mandela: Long
Walk to Freedom” in 2013.
(Matt Dunham / Associated Press)
Zindzi was the younger sister of Zenani Mandela and the third of Nelson Mandela’s three daughters,
She had been South Africa’s ambassador to Denmark since 2015.
Like her parents, Zindzi Mandela was involved in the liberation struggle and was an
active member of the African National Congress (ANC) youth movement.
Zindzi Mandela with her parents in 1961, and with Nelson after his release (AP Photo/Star, Alf Kumalo; Peter Turnley/Corbis)
One of her most prominent moments
of The Mandelas’ daughter was in 1985, she came to international prominence
when PW Botha, the then apartheid president of the white minority
government offered to release Nelson Mandela from prison if he denounced
violence perpetrated by his movement, the African
National Congress, against apartheid, the brutal system of racial
discrimination enforced in South Africa.
She read out - in front of a
huge crowd of ANC supporters at Soweto's Jabulani stadium a letter in
which her father rejected the offer.
Zindzi Mandela reads his letter rejecting the offer at a packed public meeting that was broadcast around the world.
Zindzi was not only the daughter of Africa freedom fighters, she is the daughter and beloved sister of the nation, but also a Leader in Her Own Right'.
In 1985, Zindzi holds a sign reading, "Release all our
comrades now!!" at the Cape Town university campus as she and other
students stage a demonstration requesting the release of ANC activists.
Next to her, another student holds a picture of her father, Nelson
Mandela.- AFPGetty Images
Still in the fighting spirit instilled in her by her parents particularly Winnie. Last
year, Zindzi Mandela called in a tweet for the return of the
white-owned land to South Africa’s dispossessed Black majority.
“Dear
Apartheid Apologists, your time is over. You will not rule again. We do
not fear you. Finally #TheLandIsOurs,” she tweeted in June last year #OurLand.
Zindzi Mandela spent many years involved
in South Africa’s freedom struggle and embraced roles in the arts,
philanthropy and business.
Nelson Mandela escorts Zindzi Mandela on her wedding day.Louise GubbGetty Image
The news comes just days before the anniversary of the former South
African president's birthday.We expressed our condolences to the Mandela
family and friends
She is survived by her husband and four children: Zwelabo, Zondwa, Bambatha, and Zoleka Mandela..
According to her son, her funeral, is scheduled for Friday, a day before
the annual Nelson Mandela Day on July 18, an annual celebration of his
birthday.
Mother and daugther Zindzi and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela | Image: Twitter @zindzimandela
Messages and tribute are pouring from dignitaries of the country
“Zindzi will not only be remembered as a daughter
of our struggle heroes, Tata Nelson and Mama Winnie Mandela, but as a
struggle heroine in her own right. She served South Africa well,” Pandor
said.
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa offered his
regards. “I offer my deep condolences to the Mandela family as we mourn
the passing of a fearless political activist who was a leader in her
own right,” Ramaphosa said.
Zindzi will not only be remembered as a
daughter of our struggle heroes, Tata Nelson and Mama Winnie Mandela,
but as a struggle heroine in her own right," Pandor said in her own
statement. "She served South Africa well."
"I offer my deep condolences to the Mandela family as we mourn the
passing of a fearless political activist who was a leader in her own
right," Ramaphosa said. "Our sadness is compounded by this loss being
visited upon us just days before the world marks the birthday of the
great Nelson Mandela."
The Nelson Mandela Foundation described her as a "special soul" who "will be remembered for a rich and extraordinary life".
The organization Black Youth Pathway to Industry is introducing our youth to the world of media. A glance at Year 1. This commercial was shot, directed, produced and edited by BYP2I Year graduates.
The European fashion world is mourning beloved designer Karl Lagerfeld, the talented designer worked at Chanel fashion house for more than three decades. He died on Tuesday morning after being admitted to the hospital the night before, French media report. The question everyone mind what will become of choupette is tender loving cat.
