Actor Mondli Makhoba praises ‘Umkhokha: The Curse’ actor Nkanyiso Mchunu as Mlungisi. Images via Twitter @TvblogbyMLU and @lynmaisha
The Wife actor Mondli Makhoba recently took to social media to applaud actor Nkanyiso Mchunu for his portrayal of Mlungisi in Umkhokha: The Curse.The talented actor Nkanyiso Mchunu, who starred in Imbewu: The Seed with Mondli Makhoba currently plays Mlungisi aka Mkhululi on Mzansi Magic’s Umkhokha– The Curse.
“Macingwane, saw you on Muvhango. I worked with you on Imbewu. I remember the conversations we had about one’s time and opportunity, how one needs to support genuinely preparing for his time and opportunity. Today, I took time to watch Umkhokha. The Mkhululi character is the one. You are killing that role, sir. And I am happy for you. May all your roles find you back to back,” said Makhoba.
TshisaLIVE reports that the Umkhokha: The Curse actor thanked Makhoba and said: “Bhuti, uzongikhalisa, thank you so much Bhut’omdala. This is really humbling.”
Mchunu who portrays a priest in the faith-based telenovela, Umkhokha: The Curse also plays the role of Wizard in SABC1’s soapie Uzalo.
The TVSA Umkhokha: The Curse September teasers reveal Mchunu has exited the Mzansi Magic telenovela as his character, Mlungisi will commit suicide and his brothers will have to lash his body to remove the curse.
The Thursday, 21 September teaser reads: “The curse finds its way to Mkhululi and nothing, but darkness prevails.”
The teasers also confirm that Mkhulu’s half-brothers Khulekani or Siphamandla must lash his body to remove the curse in the family.
Friday, 22 September: “Mlungisi’s death shakes the family, Khulekani and Siphamandla must decide who’s going to stop Umkhokha and lash Mlungisi’s body. “
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It’s about to be lit 🤭 Mvelase the ghost is showing Mlungisi flames from his grave😂😂😂 #UmkhokhaTheCurse pic.twitter.com/gIbbis3Qoj
— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) August 27, 2023
‘UMKHOKHA: THE CURSE’ STAR NKANYISO MCHUNU: NEXT ROLE
IOL reports that the Umkhokha: The Curse actor Nkanyiso Mchunu has exited Uzalo and joined co-star Wiseman Mncube and former Generations: The Legacy star Zola Nombona in Mzansi Magic’s upcoming telenovela My Brother’s Keeper.
Other actors who’ve joined the show include The Estate star S’dumo Mtshali, Smoke and Mirrors star Lindani Nkosi, Uzalo star Nelisa Mchunu and Scandal! star Rosemary Zimu.
My Brother’s Keeper will replace cancelled telenovela Gomora and premiere on Monday, 23 October at 19:30.