In a heartwarming development, Zimbabwean music producer, Mr. Brown, whose real name is Lynol Siwela, had an emotional reunion with his newborn son after being deported from South Africa.
A Joyous Reunion: Music Producer Meets Newborn Son
Mr Brown was forced to leave South Africa, where he had been residing for several years, leaving behind his pregnant wife. This separation meant that Mr. Brown’s wife gave birth in Johannesburg without her husband by her side.
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An elated Mr Brown, was overjoyed to meet his baby son for the very first time. Speaking to Zimoja, Mr Brown
“I am so happy. It was tough not being able to be around my wife while she was pregnant. She needed me around, and I wanted to be there during the pregnancy and birth. But all is well now, we are reunited after a short visit.”
He expressed his relief that their newborn son is healthy and happy.
Visa Complications: The Story Behind Mr. Brown’s Deportation
The troubles began when Mr. Brown overstayed in South Africa and failed to renew his work permit. Home Affairs authorities in South Africa subsequently made the decision to deport him back to Zimbabwe
Confirming his deportation, Mr Brown admitted to exceeding his authorized stay in South Africa by a month. He disclosed that he had relied on his former label, Open Mic, to assist him in resolving the matter.
Meanwhile, after the visa and deportation drama, Mr Brown reluctantly chose not to return to South Africa and renew his Visa. He opted to stay in Zimbabwe and set his base in the country much to the disappointment of some South African musicians he had been working with.
Source iHarare.com