PICTURE: INSTAGRAM/ NICHOLAS NKUNA
Actor, singer, and composer Nicholas Nkuna has joined the cast of the popular South African soap opera Muvhango, adding a new face to its already impressive cast.
The SAMA nominee, who is well-known for his versatile acting abilities and commanding stage presence, adds a fascinating new aspect to the production.
According to YouthVillage, “The award-winning actor and talented musician has been cast to play the character called, Khalema Semenya. The character is described as a streetwise “shark” with a mysterious history and questionable loyalties. He is Dr Ximba’s cousin and Sakhile’s uncle, though his connections to the family come with complicated undercurrents. Khalema spent several years in the army but was discharged under mysterious circumstances.
The above publication also states that on Generations: The Legacy, Nicholas has been playing Anathi Mpofu with incredible skill. The man is also well-known for his parts in popular television series including Keeping Score, Skeem Saam, and 7de Laan. In addition to television, he starred in the movies Meet the Radebes and Love by Chance. The eagerly awaited debut of Nicholas is scheduled for January 24, 2025.
Nicholas shared the exciting news on his social media, he wrote, “Congratulations to my dear friends @gabisilet as she joins @sabc2’s @wordofmouthpictures’s @muvhangosa as Bubbles Mosipidi and @nicksoulworld as Khalema Semenya. Gabi will debut on Tuesday the 21st of January and Nick will debut Friday the 24th of January. All the best my fellow Thespians may you rock the screens like you alws do.”
The platform’s users shared their congratulatory messages in the comment section.
One user said, “Congratulations mganam (my brother). Keep shining.”
Another user shared, “Congratulations Ntwana (my guy).”
“Congratulations king,” one user commented.
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