Songwriter, singer and award-winning Simphiwe Dana has broken up with her lesbian lover, Phumeza Matshikiza. Phumeza is an international opera singer based in Berlin, Germany. Sources close to the couple toold ZiMoja that the couple went their separate ways after nearly three years of dating.

SHE CAME OUT AS AN OFFICIAL MEMBER OF THE LGBTQ 

Simphiwe announced her coming out on her Twitter page in 2020 and her followers were supportive. She became a topic of discussion after coming out. She trended when she came out to be living her truth. She was quoted saying that she was aware that coming out would lead to mixed reactions as some people would block her but either way, she was going to marry a woman. 

ANNOUNCING HER ENGAGEMENT TO PHUMEZA

The couple were together for almost a year when they announced their engagement in December 2020. "It took me a long time to accept that I’m queer. And please, take it from me, I have never lied to you. I’m now getting married to the most amazing person. I need you to be happy for me," Simphiwe posted in March 2021.

IT IS OVER 

But sadly their union is said to have come to an end. A source close to the couple told ZiMoja that Simphiwe and Phumeza’s break-up was amicable. "There are no bad vibes between them, they are in different head spaces and zones when it comes to life," adds the source. The source added that Simphiwe has already moved on with her ex-girlfriend, a well-known actress whose name is known to ZiMoja. "The couple recently attended an event together and Phumeza’s family was happy that she is back with her ex."I am not sure whether they did not like Simphiwe or they just preferred the ex," adds the source. When called for comment, the Ndiready hitmaker refused to comment citing that she does discuss her personal business in the media. "Unfortunately. I won’t discuss my personal affairs with the media,"