Johannesburg- She is aiming for the stars as she climbs up the entertainment industry ladder.
Nelisiwe Sibiya popularly known for her role on Durban Gen as Dr Mbali Mthethwa has been awarded with a Sebenza Women Award that only honours women from different industries.
Nominated with women who have been in the acting industry for years, with the likes of Phindile Gwala from Imbewu, Nompilo Maphumulo from Uzalo and Nozuko Ncayiyane from Diepcity, Sibiya said this was an honour because it showed that she is doing something right.
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“I was really excited to receive an award as a Woman in Acting because this is my first award I received from my country of birth. I received 2 awards already from Nigeria and Zambia for the same role, so getting this award from home is a motivation for me,” she said.
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The Musical Theatre graduate from the Tshwane University of Technology who also did a soundtrack for the TV show LOCKDOWN, said she did not expect this award because she was nominated with people she grew up watching.
“I literally dropped my phone when my name was called, I couldn’t believe it! But I guess God’s timing is everything,” she added.
Known for her song “Mama ka Bafana”, “Ndlunkulu” as she calls herself on the socials, she is considering going back to music but her schedule has been hectic as she is also working on her business.
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“Arts Queendom” aims to empower women in all spheres of life.
“I am so vocal about traditions and virginity testing, so people can expect that from my company. I have missed so many job opportunities because I didn’t want to sleep my way up. In an industry that does so much, we are chosen for different things and this is who I am. There is a lot that happens through sexual intercourse and we don’t speak enough about that,” said Sibiya.
She said her fans can expect to see a lot of drama on Durban Gen Season 2 especially for Dr Mbali Mthethwa, more love triangles and entanglements.
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