Multi-award winning songbird Lira and her husband are splitting up.
The 40-year-old Feel Good hitmaker and her hubby, Robin Kohl, have been married for nine years, reports IOL.
As the Voice SA coach’s manager, Robin would travel with Lira for her shows and work commitments.
The duo, who according to Information Cradle started dating in 2004, tied the knot on 9 September 2009 in Mauritius in a ceremony attended by 15 family members.
In 2015, Forbes Magazine listed her as one of the richest female singers in Africa with a net worth in excess of $35 million.
Her Instagram announcement on Friday caused a stir on social media, when Lira - real name Lerato Moipone Molapo - wrote: “It is with great sadness that I announce my separation from my husband of many years.”
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She says they’re living apart and are in the process of deciding on the future of their marriage.
“We have had a long and fruitful marriage and business relationship and have formed a strong bond that will remain, whatever the outcome of our time apart,” she said.
While no reasons were given for the split, the couple have in the past been questioned about not having children.
Before their ninth wedding anniversary, Lira wrote, “... when you want kids it’s because you’re ready for it [and] you feel like you’re at a time in your life where you can accommodate kids
“I don’t think that we are in that space.”
One fan, Apøstle SK Blose-GodlyMan, commented on Facebook: “Life is full of surprises, however, what we go through in life builds the person we becoming.
“It is well. All this doesn’t change the love and support we have for both of you.”
And a “heartbroken” Tshegofatso Chiloane said: “... I know how it feels, that was one of the painful journeys I had to go through myself and yes, sometimes it for the best to walk away.
“I still love and respect you I hope you and Robin find peace, joy and fulfillment in your individual lives.”
Lira is currently abroad, performing at the Konzerthaus in Berlin.
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