First of all, before watching, let's praise the Almighty God for his miraculous healing work in Lira and all of us.

It was so beautiful seeing you at the shops the other day. You parked next to me, I wanted to ask you how you were doing but decided not to overwhelm you. I sat there, while you sat in your car and prayed for you and thanked GOD for you. You are so special, our wedding song was "Ngiyazifela" - gives us butterflies each time. We love you and bless GOD for your recovery and all that HE will do and is doing through you.

10 years ago I had my stroke. 34 new mom. On my way to dance class i knock a guy with my car because i did not see the guy. As i get out of my car my one eye cant see. Spent 2 weeks in the hospital and transferred to another hospitalfor anothertwo weeks. I get dischargedand my first morningback home i am on the phone with my mother and she starts to panic and says. Lebo you are having anotherstroke. .Lira you will come back. I am living proof. Loosing my voice was not easy and getting it back was a blessing. I am you. You are me!

Lira probably doesn't know it yet, but God has an even deeper purpose with her through this stroke. A purpose that'll make a Grammy look like preschool. With her songs she touched body and mind. But with this, she is touching the depths of our spirits. 😭❤❤❤❤

The part where Relebogile asked if it was helpful if she suggests the words or wait for her to find the words was amazing 👏 What a great, patient and kind interviewer ❤️ 💖 ♥️ . I wish more people were like her. Also love you Sis LIRA 😍

Look at God! I went through the same thing when I had Covid, had 2 strokes and I was literally gone. God saved me. Had speech difficulties, reading difficulties. Till now I'm recovering, still have remembrance issues, my speech has drastically improved. I was bitter when people around me expected the person they knew before the Covid, now I have accepted it, moved on, and much happier and very very calm and at peace with myself. I am a living testimony. And a big shout out to my family and friends!!

Relebogile is such a kind, patience and gracious host. You helped when needed and sat back and listened when needed. Both as a interview host and friend, she's lucky to have you. And Lira, we're so proud of you! You've shown so much strength, determination and such a fighting spirit, its beautiful to see. I pray God strengthens you in the journey ahead and thank you for being brave enough to share your story.

I had a stroke at the age of 12!! My left side was paralysed and my left eye closed! It was a very stressful and traumatic experience! I have fully recovered, even though my left eye and hand are weak. I had to learn to write with my right hand! God has been amazing.Through those wonderful, experienced doctors, He gave me my life back! Many know Him as many other things, but to me He is a healer! Today I use the talent He gave me, to help bring healing to others for His purpose. I pray for His wisdom and acknowledge that I use my hands and learned knowledge, BUT ultimately, he brings healing to every person. 🙏🙏

Relebohile was amazing in this interview, so patient and kind .

She will fill FNB stadium when she rerurns to work ❤❤❤❤❤😢😢 this i cant wait to see. Literally masses and masses will attend 😊😊

Hello, dumelang! My name is Tefo all the way in Botswana. I must say that I really cried upon watching this interview, simply because of I’m super grateful for Miss Lira’s life and journey to recovery. In May 2019 I lost my mother due to a stroke supposedly caused by high blood pressure spiraling up and thus triggering her blood sugar levels. My mother was awake one morning helping my little brother for school and preparing herself for work but was certified no more by the doctors at around 1700hrs 17-05-2019. They had just celebrated my father’s birthday on the 05 May 2019 and my little brother’s birthday on the 11th-May 2019. The most painful part is that none of us was able to bid her farewell everything just happened so fast in one day, mind you I was away training for one of the armed forces here. I still till this very day wish and pray that had she at least suffered this type of stroke like Miss Lira’s (not to belittle or disrespect nor discredit her condition) but just so that I could still have her here alive with us because I swear life hasn’t been as easy at all. It hurts it gets hard and there’s nothing we can do about it other than just try and get by as a family. Thank you to the both of y’all for this interview May the Lord continue to bless y’all and guide you through this life.

Thank you for sharing this with us. I had an Aphasia stroke when I was in medical school doing my 4th year. I have overcome because of constant talking even though I don't like talking. The impediment comes back every now and then and people don't understand when I run out of vocabulary. I'm working, continued my studies, I'm 10 years in the medical field post the stroke. I thank God for saving me.

Who is chopping onions? You're doing great Lira, wishing you a full recovery! You are loved.❤

Lira is such a positive person ❤. Such a healthy mind. Love how Relebogile handled this interview, so gentle and caring.

Lira is such a tenacious Warrior , her ability to stand when standing is not possible is such a marvel💃🏿💃🏿

She will sing again and win the Grammy. God is faithful

Aus' Relebogile, this interview took me back to your show; Unpacked. You are born for these conversations, for helping people to speak truth to their encounters with God. This is remarkable.

Sobbing throughout this interview, we thank God for Lira's life and the progress she has made. Thank you Relebogile as well for such care.

I love how Relebogile always conducts her interviews 😭 she’s definitely what Oprah is to me🥺❤️

I admire Lira's strength and may God continue to give her total healing

Wow.. it only takes God🙏🏾 I went through the similar experience around the same time as Lira. In addition to her condition I also lost my ability of movement. I couldn’t walk, had to be be taught to talk, read, write and walk. As she, I am grateful for life after a couple of months i could do those things again. It's a journey, everyday is a victory that I'm getting back to who i was. Finally, gone back to work after a whole year of not working. Godspeed to you Ausi Lerato, keep drawing strength from God and loved ones. All I said when i was getting better was it took the army of heaven to get me back here. The love and support i got just encouraged me to fight more. It's not easy but it's worth every step i take to getting back to me. What a reset and relearning this has been. Thank you Relebogile for giving us these reminders that life happens when you least expect it. Love, light and strength to you Aus Lira❤

"The part of the brain, that I use to sing has never been affected". Lira just proved that we all have a beautiful song inside of all of us. We do not need to be taught, its inborn.

“I am a child born of love…” We absolutely love you! You’re in our hearts and prayers dear Lerato xx

Had a mini stroke ( medically known as T. I. A) in March 2019, lucky it didn't progressed into a full blown stroke, completely fine now, thank the Lord for that as I saw what a full blown stroke did to my mom, right side is somewhat impaired but her speech returned 100%,all through God's grace 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Lord we pray for Lira for her complete healing, we need to hear that voice again serenading us. If it takes her singing for you, heal her completely and only you can do it. In the might name of Jesus we pray 🤲

It's the calm and peace washing over her for me. As South Africans we are all so proud and grateful for your healing. We love you Lira🥰

I appreciate Miss Lira so much, she's literally raised me. MOTHERRRRRR.

I'm crying. God is amazing. Lira is beautiful, you will be fine Lira thank you. Thanks Relebogile for a great warming interview

Can’t help but chop onions. I’m inspired by Lerato‘s strength and her peace. God is really great

She's doing so well I'm proud of you Lira

Congrats to Lira. I met the same situation whilst I was writing my thesis and my book 11years ago. I am working on my speech recovery. I finished my research thesis and graduated for my PhD. Dr Themba Msukwini ❤.

Lira doesn't age. She's so beautiful. Oh! Man, this was such a heartwarming interview, I'm glad to see her doing so well after such an ordeal. I wish her great health and a beautiful life.

I lost my mom to stroke last year, to see Lira come out of it warms my heart. Your story is inspiring Lira. Praying for complete recovery.

Power of emotions, Lira discloses all she had was her crying to ask for help. Emotions help us communicate

This so sad😢, today morning I woke up missing her wonderful voice, so I was streaming her songs then I saw a video saying "Lira sings the first time after she got stroke" my heart was torn but I am greatful for your life and the progress you have accomplished so far be blessed we miss your angelic voice 😢❤❤❤❤

Pray for this woman guys.. Please... She needs our prayers more than ever. We love you Lira. Well done Relebogile for carrying this interview so well. Well done lira for the improvement on ur speech.. You are doing ell mama. We love you so much and we prise God for you.

She looks like Brandy Norwood. I love her❤

You can see she's got alot she wants to share with us but the condition doesn't allow her 😢..May God bless her voice

I'm so happy I got to listen to this, I love Lira, I learned the word pescatarian from her in a True love Magazine story. We Thank God who has given you the gift of life❤

Lira thank you for your good music. It was God who preserved your life. Through God's grace you are alive. Thank God

Wow,she can sing since she had the stroke, guys i don't know if its God, a miracle or science, but the fact that she couldn't talk but could still sing. I need to do more research on this. My mum had a stroke although it wasn't that severe & she was semi paralised for a few months then made a full recovery🙌🏾

She says it was the first time in 3 and a half years she had traveled overseas. Which means this was the first time she traveled after the lockdown period. Keep in mind that if you're from SA you must be vaccinated to enter European countries. She is young, eats healthy, exercises but suffered a stroke overseas. We thank God she's alive because some did not survive what she went through.

she has been my favourite for the longest, her music has lifted me up from those dark moments. I never knew about her stroke. Lets Thank God for healing... I cant wait for the Grammy

I am still crushing on her. Love you Lira. She is still intelligent.

Ooohw Relebohile you did justice to this interview. The patience you gave Lira as she talks … We thank God for Lira and really wishing her that Grammy hey… 😊😊 What I took from this interview 😊 “ rest mfethu “ our bodies work n carry us so hard it’s okay to just zone off Danko

As someone who has been living with epilepsy for 28 years, I understand to an extent what she means. The confusion both before and after the seizure is scary. Sometimes I will wake up and not even know I had a seizure if someone tells me. I am praying for this sister and wish her well in her recovery. It takes time but I am hopeful that she will come out stronger.

Being healthy means nothing.. My father was healthy eating no sugar and excersing. He was the healthiest out of all our family but he woke up one day vomitted and passed away. Still today we don't what happened. Seeing what Lira has gone through, proved to me that being healthy means nothing. If life wants to drag you through the mud, that's it there is no stopping it. Glad Lira is doing better ❤

That first caller got me to tears. So sincere.

Shuuuu... this interview left me in tears, particularly at the very end where Rele said, "I'm so glad that you are alive"😭. God's mighty hand has clearly never loosened it's grip on Lira❤. What an incredible testimony of strength, support and the overall power of surrendering to the things we can't control. I am so thankful that I watched this.

Something inside so strong 💪

Few seconds in and I'm just glad Lira can speak 😭😭😭thank you Jesus

I am crying and crying you are just such a great person. We love you Lira.

Akahlulwa lutho uJehovah. Thank you for sharing your story and being so open about your journey Lira, bless your heart. What a beautiful testimony

Lira we thank GOD for your life.

"The calm and peace has been with me ever since "Lira

I feel inspired. Relebogile - I’m inlove with how you handled this interview. I see you! Lira - God speed. You are a treasure and we are rooting for you. Thank you for your bravery and heart. We’ll see you on stage soon xx

This is so inspiring. I had a similar experience, but an autoimmune kidney disease. When I got diagnosed at George Mukhari hospital, I was just like "okay so just need to take meds and I'll be fine right!" and that doctor explained that yes I'd take meds and ill be fine, but it's for a lifetime. Took a while to accept my new reality but I'm okay now. I recently graduated with my second degree, not everything is perfect but I'm living an answered prayer and I'm managing my condition. In retrospect, sometimes in the me moment you feel terrible but actually, it's not the worst thing to happen to you and smile a little, you're not carrying the world's problems.

Simple things some of us often take for granted.... Speaking, reading..... God is Faithful Forever in His Son's Mighty name Jesus Christ of Nazareth 🙌🏾 🙏🏾 ❤️ 💎 😇

I simply love this global icon of ours, I truly bless God for you Lira

"Something inside so strong"❤❤ Love you Lira❤. Thanks, Relebogile for such a beautiful interview.

Am happy Lira is recovering but I feel so sorry for her eish. She is so strong and such a good fighter she is speedy recovering. My eyes are tearing. ❤❤❤Lots of love Girl

I can just imagine how hard it was for Lira😢. For someone who uses their voice as the tool of their trade and to suddenly have that along with the basics of speaking, reading and writing that we can take for granted be taken away. Such bravery where hope could've felt out of reach. May the good Lord continue to guide you and show you who and what He intends for you in this period of your life ❤

This lady has always been a gem, the humility in her is what you meet before you meet the person in her, she's beyond amazing , I've met her a few times and she is consistently a loving and kind human being

I'm literally sobbing watching this show, I'm also a Stroke survivor, fully recovered but I sometimes struggle with my speech more especially when I'm under pressure. I wish Lira a speedy recovery, we are serving God of restoration 🙏

This was traumatic for Lira 😢,l thank God ,he is faithful,healing is her portion in the name of Jesus❤

I am listening/ watching the interview only now. On about minute 18:30s when Lira says "time, don't have that time...." her facial expression is so pure and made me realize that I do not have time to take anything for granted. I am going to enjoy every moment for what it is. I thank God for sparing you, maybe it was to help me realize to use my time wisely.

Lira is such a wholesome human being ❤

Lebo you did an amazing job interviewing Lira. Lira your are such an inspiration.

Sis Relebogile is soo patient and considerate. I love her🥺

This made me cry😢. Praying for Lira's recovery ❤

As someone that has been struggling with cognitive impairment due to depression, I can relate to what Lira is going through...My love and prayers to her💕

I Shouldn't be crying cause I am at work😢, but my God it is so emotional watching this interview without shedding a tear. Speedy recovery to Lira.

I am so happy that Lira is doing so well. It is a miracle that she can still smile,talk and be a bean of hope after her unfortunate ordeal. May God continue to strengthen her and heal her completely in Jesus name. We love you sis Lerato ❤

Relebogile is a compassionate interviewer 💚💚💚 May God continue to heal you aus Lerato💚

God is good Lira. It's heart warming to hear your story and learn of the progress you made. May you continue to get better and better. Your story is encouraging 🙏.My career background is stroke and neuro rehab. Thank you Relebogile for your program. Theodora

Oh man, I hope she recovers fully. Seeing her lose words at the tip of her tongue while narrating her story breaks my heart😢.

She is a Hero in my eyes, her strength, her ability to laugh so genuinely and not allow shame to cover her. I'm amazed by her ability and strength.

Relebohile is such a good interviewer

It's so amazing that life can change in a second...This is a Miracle 🙏 Mpho Molefe Gauteng

I'm crying and happy at the same time to see Lira coming back. God has a plan for her and the Grammys is placed on hold. ❤

This sounds like such a tragic thing to go through😢 God has given Lira a second chance at life, wishing her a full recovery!❤

Ohh Lira indeed God is good. Happy to see u my sister more so that u can talk. We thank God, we give all the glory to Him🙏

Relebogile is such a patient interviewer😢lovely lady and a beautiful soul.

Exactly what my Sister suffered, I thought it was all a joke.... Till when she was staggering like lira now but she is Okay now...

I can't begin to fathom how terrifying it is to be in a foreign country, have a stroke, not only lose the only language you have to communicate with but also have to deal with people who don't know how to talk to you n vice versa. Magnified by the fact that you don't know what's wrong with you or even how to say something's amiss. That's would be a dark nightmare 😢 I've always admired Miss Lira I'm so happy she's found her voice again. It could've been worse but I'm glad it wasn't.

Lebo is such an excellent host, omw. Her accommodative nature is inspiring man. & I'm so proud of Lira for fighting to get back to normal, she is doing her very best!

Shuuuu, God is so good, we will continue to pray for restoration, God if faithful.

Tomorrow is mysterious... God is love and still on the Throne. I see God's mercy and this is a great testimony ❤

7 minutes in and Iam getting emotional. God is amazing, we thank him for bringing Lira back to our lives ❤❤❤

We love you girl and it is so good to have you back. I think God is in a mission with your life and it will all be revealed when He is done. May His glory shine upon you

We thank God almighty for your life Lira ❤❤

Girl God is great. I love ur positive energy. U are amazing. Gods time is the greatest. Lebo u a amazing and stay blessed girls

My sister went through this 2022 end of Jan...i was there for her until she gained her speech back and til now she is still trying...sending love to you❤❤❤

Her response to the upside of the stroke? Yoh I cried when she said “LIFE” 😭❤️ we thank God for this amazing recovery journey ❤️

Jesus, your mercies endure forever, your precious blood paid a high price for us! May Lira move from strength to strength. What a testimony of who you are Lord to those who put their full trust in You.. God's Grace to you Lira❤😢

Lira has had my heart since my high school days in 2006. Seeing her being speak her story has given me reason to forever appreciate her. Thank you for the wonderful time to you queens.

Relebogile is such a great interviewer 🎉🎉

😭😭😭😭😭...i couldn't...bless your beautiful heart and soul sis Lira and Relebogile for being such a beautiful host

Love you my beautiful Sister! Sending you Love and Flowers from Malawi. We will Jam again! Erik Paliani

I met her in 2011 after a concert to celebrate Mam Miriam Makeba's music. It was a collabo between Bra Hugh, Vusi Mahlasela, Thandiswa Mazwai and Lira. After the show I met them all, and Lira was by far the most hospitable; warm, humble and accommodating, she really exuded Mam Miriam's spirit (who I met twice). Ausi Lira, you are a credit to God, your parents, yourself, and your country. Lurve you and wishing you a speedy recovery.