‘Umkhokha’ actors, Hope Mbhele and Nay Maps falling in love as MaBusi and Sphamandla respectively. Image via Instagram @hope_mbhele
Actor Nay Maps ‘NOT leaving’ ‘Umkhokha: The Curse’
Talented actor Nay Maps, who portrays the role of Siphamandla Mthembu is reportedly not leaving ‘Umkhokha: The Curse’.
‘Umkhokha’ actors, Hope Mbhele and Nay Maps falling in love as MaBusi and Sphamandla respectively. Image via Instagram @hope_mbhele
Rhythm World, the production company producing Umkhokha: The Curse’ reveals actor Nay Maps, who portrays the character of Siphamandla Mthembu has not been written out of the Mzansi Magic telenovela.
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NAY MAPS: SIPHAMANDLA DISSAPEARS
Entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela reports that the former Uzalo star Nay Maps is still shooting with Umkhokha: The Curse.
Mphela tweeted on Friday, 5 January: “To those who’ve been sending questions about Nay Maps leaving the show, I have received confirmation that the actor is still with the show.”
“Rhythm World, the production company producing the show, has confirmed that the actor is still shooting the show. I can’t give more details as that will be disrespectful to the show as a spoiler, but you will be seeing the actor for a while this year, at least.”
Rumours of Maps’ departure from the show began when his pastoral character, Siphamandla Mthembu disappeared and never returned from “ritual mountain”.
The TVSA Umkhokha: The Curse Thursday, 4 January teaser reads: “Umkhululi has not returned. Fear and hope run side by side when Siphamandla doesn’t come down from the mountain.”
The Friday, 5 January teaser also reveals that his late father will take him away: “Mthembu takes Siphamandla away from this world.”
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‘UMKHOKHA: THE CURSE’: FANS REACTIONS
@bryan_pro: “I was a little bit worried; I hope they won’t change him just like they did with the Nobuntu character.”
@auzlingo: “I am so invested in this show bruv. I would not mind if you were to spoil it for me in my DM.”
@nonhlanhlab: “Yoh thanks for this update stress nese se nkentsang kere mkhululi warona oswile…..releboha uMvelase wase Ndulo … Ndulo ndulo.”
@Nqobi_K: “I was hoping you would report something about him… I was ready to quit Umkhokha: The Curse LOL.”
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