‘She’s the worst TV presenter’: #OPW viewers troll ‘The Funny Chef’. Image via Twitter @BuzzLifeNews
‘The River’ star Lebogang Tlokana secures role in ‘Champions’
Former ‘The River’ actress Lebogang Tlokana aka The Funny Chef has secured a role in Mzansi Magic’s ‘Champions’.
‘She’s the worst TV presenter’: #OPW viewers troll ‘The Funny Chef’. Image via Twitter @BuzzLifeNews
Actress and TV personality Lebogang Tlokana known as The Funny Chef has landed a role in Champions.
LEBOGANG TLOKANA: LATEST ROLE
Entertainment commentator, Jabu Mcdonald reports that Lebogang Tlokana has joined Tshedza Pictures’ Champions.
Tlokana trended in 2023 when she discussed losing the OPW (Our Perfect Weddding) gig during her interview of Popcorn and Cheese.
She revealed on the podcast that she tried to save her job by speaking isiZulu, especially when she was working at weddings in KwaZulu-Natal. She adds that her colleagues were kind enough to tell her what was happening.
“Then I get a call saying – ‘We are going to let you go. Thank you very much for contributing’. Then, the hate started coming up.”
The comedian and chef also opened up about experiencing racism in a 2017 interview with TshisaLIVE.
Tlokana said she experienced racism incident first-hand multiple times and didn’t think it was funny.
“Racism pisses me off so much. You must remember, I went to an Afrikaans school where I was the only black female. I experienced racism first hand.”
“My parents thought they were doing something good, but every day I had to fight to fit in. And to be honest, you never really fit in with white people who are determined not to allow you in. Even when they act like they like you, they usually don’t.”
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ‘CHAMPIONS’
Executive producer Phathutshedzo Makwarela explains that the show Champions uniquely embodies the spirit of South Africa, aiming to inspire and excite our audience.
“It’s a celebration of ambition, positivity, and the resilience of our people. Tshedza Pictures is thrilled to collaborate again with Mzansi Magic, and we eagerly anticipate the moment our viewers will join us on this incredible journey.”
With a star-studded cast, including top actors and newcomers on the rise, viewers can expect passion, power, perseverance and ultimate triumph on Champions.
The show also features actors Kwenzo Ngcobo, Thembinkosi Mthembu, Tumisho Masha, Sello Maake KaNcube, Kgomotso Christopher and Jo-Anne Reyneke.
The Broadcasting Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA) February 2024 figures reveal that Champions received less than 300 000 views as it doesn’t appear in DStv top 30 shows.
South Africans have criticised the telenovela which also stars actors Sello Maake KaNcube, Kgomotso Christopher and Jo-Anne Reyneke.
