It’s been exactly a month since the release of his album titled Dolphinz on 23 January. Siphele Dunywa, popularly known as Dany Devs, is meant to be celebrating, but is grieving the passing of his mother. This weekend, the Ola Sbali singer laid his mother to rest in Kwa-Zulu Natal, surrounded by family and close friends.
Danya Devs shared his sorrow in a post on social media.
“Yesterday was the hardest day of my life. We laid my mother to rest,” he said.
“I’m not someone who speaks too much, but I honoured her the only way I know how – through song and through dance. That’s how she raised me. That’s how she understood me.”
The Ladysmith-born artist shared how his father loved his mom until her last days.
“During the service, Inkosi Mxolisi Buhlebezwe Wilson Xolo reminded me of something that stayed with me: I learned love from my parents. My father loved my mother sincerely and deeply. Even in her final days, he still remembered Valentine’s Day and brought her flowers – just two days before she passed. That kind of love is something I will carry with me forever.”
Danya thanked his friends for the support during this hard time.
“To my friends and family who showed up in numbers, who stood with me, prayed with me, and lifted me when I felt weak – thank you. It means more than I can put into words. To my fans and supporters, please bear with me during this time. I am grieving, but I will try my best to continue giving you my art – the way my mother would have wanted. She believed in this journey. She saw a glimpse of what Bayede is becoming. In her honour, I will continue with the tour and upcoming media. We continue the Bayede journey together.”
