Award-winning singer Makhadzi is set to debut her acting career on the new e.TV drama Isiphetho on Thursday.
Makhadzi, real name Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, will showcase her acting skills for the first time playing herself on the show.
Sunday World can exclusively reveal that Makhadzi has completed her scenes for the show. She will appear alongside seasoned actors and former The Wife actor Mbalenhle Mavimbela and Linda Sokhulu.
In a statement shared with Sunday World, the production confirmed that the sought-after singer will appear on the show briefly.
Cameo appearance as herself
“The songstress makes her cameo appearance as our four friends achieve their dreams of opening a restaurant,” the statement read.
Makhadzi will also perform two of her hit jams, including her new trending single, Letswai.
“They decided to host a launch for it with the headline act being none other than Makhadzi. She appears as herself and throws a performance with her hot songs, Matorokisi and Letswai.”
Isiphetho is the new e.TV soapie that is tipped to replace Rythm City, which dominated the 6.30pm time slot for 13 successful seasons.
The show is set in the heart of Soweto, in the community of Mzimhlope. It follows the lives of four friends who were bound by a life-changing secret during their teenage years.
The acting deal is a breath of fresh air for the songstress. This after it emerged last month that she failed to come to a settlement with The Kicks Brand. She faces a pretrial together with her former record label, Open Mic Productions.
Lawsuit still hanging above her in real life
Formerly known as Kicks Sportswear, the company took the two parties to court and demanded a R8.2-million settlement. This for their failure to promote Kicks Kokovha, the company’s then-new addition to their sneaker brand.
After multiple attempts to resolve the issue without going to trial, Sammy Mhaule, Kicks Brand founder, declared that it was time to take the case to the next level.
