It’s now over 20 years since the famous movie Sarafina was released.

The film about the student uprising in June 1976 is still one of the best movies ever to have been made in Mzansi.In celebrating Youth Month, we have taken a look back at the star-studded cast to see where they are now.

ou may remember her as the girl with the angelic voice, but Khanyo Maphumulo now is a well-travelled singer and actress. She told Daily Sun: “When I was approached for Sarafina, I did not know what it was about until I got to rehearse for the role and then I started understanding it.

“Even though I was just a singer in the movie, I believe I played a huge role, because music heals. I am proud and honoured to be part of such an iconic movie and through it, I got a chance to teach a lot of people about our history,” she said.

Khanyo said her role on Sarafina has helped a lot in the shaping of her career.

“Wherever I go, people still recognise me. It has also afforded me to get international gigs. Recently, I was in Gabon performing. Shortly after my performance. I was called back from my hotel room because people wanted me to perform the Sarafina songs.

“Although my band members and I were unprepared, I performed and everyone enjoyed it. I was thrilled to see the impact the movie has had on other countries as I was told that ‘Freedom is coming tomorrow’ is like an anthem to them.”