Laughing Through The Pain: Remembering Ebenhaezer Dibakwane And The Call For Mental Health Awareness

Three months into the new year, the entertainment industry has been faced with yet another massive blow: the death of comedian and TV personality Ebenhaezer Dibakwane .

Dibakwane passed away on Friday, March 7, and was laid to rest on Friday, March 14, in Mbombela, Nelspruit.

Preliminary evidence suggests that it was death by suicide, a tragic reality that resonates with many in an industry long plagued by the hidden battles of mental health .

The 31-year-old award-winning comedian, actor and writer, who was adored for his exceptional talent in making people laugh, struggled with depression for several years.

His death homes in on the silent disease, which has taken the lives of many talents over the years, such as rapper Riky Rick and actors Patrick Shai and Siyabonga Zubane.