She portrays a wife to a wealthy business man and let’s get it straight, not just any kind of man but a polygamous one. Hence I say wealthy, in assets, finances and wives. Gqeberha: The Empire is the show that replaced The Queen. The Xhosa community must be impressed, it’s not everyday you get to see an all Xhosa cast on a TV production, talking their tongue clicking language with pride for all South Africans to watch.

Zandile Msutwana, who plays the role of the 2nd wife known as Zimkhitha is definitely a seasoned actress, her acting skills are impeccable, not to mention her dress sense on the TV show, she is slaying. The way she carries herself demands attention, even when she bosses her son Ntando around or pulling Msimelelo by the nose, who by the way is her onscreen lover and father of her child. Her husband Luzuko, is on wife number 4 and all these households have deep secrets, if any would come out, there’s no telling what Luzuko would do. The plot is thickening and we need to keep our eyes open as it all unfolds.

The star of White Wedding is known for playing on telenovelas the roles of Akua Yenana on Society and Vuyiswa Jola on The Queen, which she did an outstanding job. It is clear that her acting comes with grace, charisma and style, which are not far from listening and seeing her outside of the set cameras and that makes her a true artist.

Zandile Msutwana is the Queen in her own right on the show, who can deny her the right to be?

I say, bring it on, the laughter, the sadness, bring all the emotions on your characters and we will be applauding your work with pride. Keep shining.