‘Shaka ILembe’ Fans Mourn Thembinkosi Mthembu’s Character King Dingiswayo
- Fan-favourite South African actor Thembinkosi Mthembu has bid farewell to his popular role as King Dingiswayo
- Mthembu took to his Instagram account on Sunday, 27 July, to honour the Shaka ILembe character
- Fans of the multi-award-winning drama series took to social media on Sunday to mourn Mthembu's role
Source: Instagram
Award-winning actor Thembinkosi Mthembu, who portrays the character of King Dingiswayo on Shaka ILembe, has exited the Mzansi Magic drama series.
Fans of the popular series topped social media trends last Sunday when they dragged Sol Phenduka for predicting King Dingiswayo's departure.
The popular show previously had social media buzzing when they revealed the number of G-strings produced and worn on the show.
The multi-award-winning TV show also bid farewell to actor Thembinkosi Mthembu on its Instagram account on Sunday, 27 July.
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"Tonight we bade farewell to our beloved character, King Dingiswayo, portrayed with extraordinary depth and dignity by @thembinkosi__mthembu.👑
"A great king. A visionary leader. A man of unwavering honour. Even in his final moments, he stood as a true Mthethwa king: proud, resolute, and noble.
"We pay tribute to the character and to the remarkable actor who brought him to life from season 1 through to season 2, episode 7. We salute you, Thembinkosi," wrote the show.
The award-winning actor also paid tribute to his popular role on his Instagram account after leaving the show.
Shaka ILembe fans pay tribute to King Dingiswayo
Nonhlanhla Nxumalo said:
"I must say, Dingiswayo outperformed Shaka."
Onkabetse_thipe_official replied:
"Oh, Nyambose. This guy is a phenomenal actor. I mean, he kills every role 😭🔥🔥🔥🙌. See you tonight on a new telenovela."
@UmashiyaAmahle reacted:
"I don’t want to see Somveli on my screen after this."
@ginzobu1974 commented:
"Man, this episode hit hard! I agree about Somveli. Justice better be coming. By the way, @JamesWilsonwin’s breakdown of the season so far has been spot on."
@amechio wrote:
"Sommelier will soon get his own. Does he think Zwide and his clan won't tighten a noose around his neck? Someone who betrayed his own?"
DrGaenmom commented:
"We need a holiday… This is too much! 💔Come back, even if it's in dreams or visions."
Actress Zola Nombona said:
"Congratulations, champ. Your performances were truly impeccable! Makwande!"
@Emily_Sphiwe commented:
"My delusion was hoping for a miracle at this exact moment! 😭😭😭 Yho!! I knew Queen Ntombazi was a powerful witch kodwa haibo!! And the way @Khabonina_Q embodies this role. I really can't over how good she is at this!"
@p_maphindi wrote:
"I’m gonna need Shaka to kill everyone eGudunkomo when he gets there.😭Even those hyenas and those bats."
Source: Instagram
Shaka ILembe star Sive Mabuya sparks pregnancy rumours
In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported in June that fans of former Scandal! and Smoke & Mirrors actress Sive Mabuya predicted she's pregnant with her first baby.
Mabuya had social media buzzing this past week when she shared photos and videos of herself on Instagram.
The actress was recently at the premiere of Shaka iLembe, where she plays King Senzangakhona kaJama's first wife, Mkabayi.
Source: Briefly News
