The role of Khulekani Mthembu on Umkhokha the Curse telenovela, played by Msizi Njapha, has ended. The actor played the lead role on the series and became a fan favourite.
Msizi told Sunday World that his role was discontinued at its peak and he was still enjoying it.
Writers had other ideas about the character
“I really enjoyed playing Khulekani, we had so many similarities and differences. But I guess it’s time to let go,” he said.
“I know there’s a rumour that seems to suggest that I was becoming big-headed and egoistic on se. But this is not true.
My storyline came to an end. Obviously, writers felt they needed to change Khulekani’s direction,” he said.
“In our work environment it happens all the time. Characters come and go and it’s natural. It’s the nature of the industry.
In our world there are no permanent characters. At some point a lead character will become redundant. And it will be forced to exit the series,” he continued.
However, he confirmed that there were issues from time to time.
Challenges did exist
“Any work environment has its own challenges, and and UMkhokha the Curse set was no different. I had my share of problems and challenges with certain individuals.
“But those issues were amicably resolved. They were not even major. I guess it was a matter of misunderstanding, but nothing serious,” he said.
But he would not delve into those issues.
“It’s really not worth it because I’m starting a new page and a new chapter in my life. What is important is that I enjoyed being on the set of UMkhokha. It gave me a chance to build my name on screen. This was actually my big break.
“I worked with great people and at no stage did I feel small or undermined. Now I can be counted amongst main actors in Mzansi” he said.
Onto new, bigger projects
He disclosed that he is already working on something big.
“I will not be off screen for long. Unfortunately, I cannot divulge much for now except that I’ll be making a huge comeback in the next few weeks. I will also be working on my music,” he said.
“I also want to thank everyone I worked with on set of UMkhokha the Curse. The Mvelase family became my second family. I also want to thank the producers, directors and everyone I worked with,” said Msizi.
That’s sad to hear. I was at a point of hating you so much, your arrogance and wanting to be uMkhululi and wanting to be worshiped was too much😂. I guess that that means you are a great actor and we will miss that. Wishing you all the best for the future 🙏🏾
you are the best actor khulekane. But at some point i was about to hate .we will miss dearly. Wishing you all the best.
Wishing you all the best khulekane,you are the best actor . Good luck on your new chapter of your life and career.
Great actor indeed. Good luck on your new chapter
We will mis u khulekane ngoza we wish u all de best in ur journey
Good luck on your new chapter Khulekani. I liked your faith and the way you were praying during the time you were still a Christian. We will miss your character on set.
Yho khulekani you’re now on the villain list,I really really hated you when you claimed to be umkhululi,but as usual that’s what you were supposed to do to keep us glued on our screens and despite how much I hated your character recently, I would still look forward to come and watch. As an actor bro you did well and embrace the gift that God gave you. You’ll be missed dearly, big ups to you
Just when things starts to be interesting,
Yoooooo Khulekane what’s going to happen with that guy Ndlovu 🤣🤣🤣🤣good luck with your new project you’re good actor we’ll miss you
Oh Nkosiyami uNomkhosi yena sekadelele abasebkhweni kangaka uzobayini,good luck to you my brother on your journey,demn I hated you for being big headed
Khulekani
the character you killed it, I live how you started challenging your own brother at some point I thought maybe your character was going to be there for long as an opposition, I thought Mthembu wanted to have two churches. But all I can say you are a great actor and I will really miss your character, it was great watching you
We will miss you. All the best in your future endeavors
The soapie will never be the same without you brother..I wish you all the best in future attempts may GOD guides you
Im glad you’re leaving the show ai mina busingidina shame nalomfazi wakho. Ningenze ngayeka uMkhokha kubuwubuka because beningicika yoh. Okubi kuthi uMthembu bengakadili kahle ngawe noNomkhosi yeses…bengisafuna kuthi akupokele 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Once you’re hated by the viewers just know that you’ve made it. The best actor to ever done it. You’re such a vibe. As for Ndlovu, they should make him maMzobe’s garden boy, he is laastag, jesses.
Msizi Mfoka Njapha
It’s been good to watch you doing what you do best and what God has given you as your talent, to navigate life in this world of the living.
All the best on your future adventures and may be one day you will rise and walk from the Mountains who knows.
Uyesabeka!Uyesabeka!Uyesabeka!
We Nomkhosi, I just want to see ukuthi umsila wakho uyoushonisaphi ngoba nguwe owawenza Ukhulekani abone sengathi IthempelenLeNkosi uyali Owna. Good luck Khulekani Uyesabeka
UNomkhosi usephumile naye usekwenye iproject overseas
Hamba we Khulekani nalo mfazi wakho okhohlakele. Sengizobuka umkhokha ngokuthula. Ndlela enhle kini, haaaaaaaa
Uhamba kanjani ungaka boni ulaka laMthembu? Bengisafuna uMthembu aku Doner Goet en Bleksem ge traap wena Khulekani. Siyabonga! I wish you all the best, you are very talented and I enjoyed watching you on screen, you such a good actor.
You are the best actor khulekani but I still wanted to see more of you when you are exposed due to your wife’s mission and hiding agender against the mkhululi
A good actor indeed Msizi, it was good bhuti maan watching you, you have grown in the character and made sure we were always curious to see the next episode…all the best Mkhululi mbumbulu wamajudiya kaNgoza.
Kazi oMamzobe bazonyonyoba baphinde eTempelini lenkosi ke ngok? 🤣
Khulekani as Umkhululi was my favorite part. I really was rooting for him to succeed. He’s good at acting especially as a believer of something. I’m definitely not watching Umkhokha after this.