Gqeberha: The Empire viewers have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with actress Akhenime Mfenyane, who plays Thulani’s love interest and Luzuko’s wife Anathi.Viewers of the Mzansi Magic telenovela had high hopes for the actress Akhenime Mfenyane, who joined the show as Luzuko’s youngest wife, but were left disappointed in her delivery as Anathi.

Fans have revealed that the actress is unable to shed a tear, shows one range of emotion and looks unbothered throughout her scenes.

A fan from the show @tshepisotkzee compared Mfenyane to Larona Moagi, who played Tumi Mokoena from The River: “Watching Akhenime Mfenyana as Anathi on #GqeberhaTheEmpire is as cringeworthy as when we watched Larona Moagi as Tumi on The River.“

Another viewer @DakaloConfiden1 revealed that Mfenyane might soon drain her co-star Tembinkosi Ngcukana, who plays her baby daddy and stepson Thulani.

 

“Very soon, the lady playing as Anathi will drain Thulani. Haibo, he’s really trying to bring life to their scenes but Anathi is not giving any emotions. Just one facial expression since the show started (Frowning face).”

The actress is former The Queen and Generations actress Zendande Mfenyane’s sister, who’s been hailed as one of Mzansi’s most-talented actors.

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Thulani and Anathi on her wedding day. Images via Twitter @Jabu_Macdonald
‘GQEBERHA: THE EMPIRE’ VIEWERS REACT TO HER STORYLINE
@Jabulile_JoyP: Anathi needs to stop this always wanting to be begged and always needing comfort character it’s so annoying yoh… kunini.”

@Ndalo_wami: “So Anathi can’t even cry?? The one thing she’s being doing since the show. They must just make her a waitress.”

@Schima22002: “Shout out to Thulani for carrying that scene with Anathi. I’m sorry and call a hater but Anathi and Luzuko both