He has recently established himself as a household name in the South African film industry, thanks to his unmatched acting skills. Masoja Josiah Msiza is a well-known South African actor best known for playing the notorious villain Nkunzi in the popular drama series Uzalo on SABC. He is a poet and entertainer in addition to being an actor.

In recent years, the 58-year-old has emerged as one of the most renowned villains. Nkunzi was born in Kwa-Thema, South Africa, on October 5, 1964. Masoja began acting when he was just 9 years old.

 

His moral integrity has won him many admirers. Without a doubt, the majority of people are interested in learning more about Masoja’s income. The multi-award winner is one of the highest-paid actors in the Uzalo cast. Masoja is one of the few well-known actors who hasn’t received any formal training in acting or media, which may surprise some people.

The highest-paid actors in the entertainment industry are paid based on factors like show ratings, years of experience, and obviously craft proficiency. Actor salaries vary depending on the production company.

Uzalo claims to have more than 5 million viewers, which is the highest number of viewers compared to other soapies. Uzalo doesn’t have the highest-paid actors, despite what one might expect. Nkunzi earns between R50 000 and R60 000 per month for his infamous role.

The hit soap opera is allegedly paying actors less than they deserve. Despite being the most-watched soap opera in Mzansi, Uzalo has faced cancellation threats. Uzalo, however, received a new contract after threats of cancellation, and they are currently working on a new season