“This character is not for me”- Bonko Khoza

Bonko Khoza has revealed that the character of Mqhele Zulu on The Wife does not belong to him and can be portrayed by however is fit to play it.

The star won the hearts of many viewers during his debut.

Despite portraying a love-to-hate character, his acting skills impressed many; however, many were disappointed when it was announced that he wouldn’t be returning for season three.

The third season of the Showmax original telenovela returned on Thursday and it gave viewers the first proper taste of the revamped Mqhele played by Wiseman Mncube.

Taking to Twitter, Khoza asked viewers to welcome Mncube instead of criticizing him and comparing their abilities. Although there have been mixed reactions to Mncube’s debut online, it seems a number of people are impressed with his acting talent.

“I pray one day the audience and the creators can be on the same page because there’s a real disconnect between what happens behind the scenes and what the public sees. This character does not belong to me. It belongs to Sis Dudu and Showmax. Meaning it can be played by whoever they see fit. As for me I did my fair share. And now it’s time to give other actors a chance on the same big platform that I got given a chance,” he wrote.

He further added “Once we as an audience can tap into this idea of creativity and collaboration instead of being entitled to actors’ lives, you’ll enjoy the art of what we’re actually doing so much more, I promise you. Much love. It belongs to Sis Dudu and Showmax. Meaning it can be played by whoever they see fit. As for me I did my fair share. and now It’s time to give other actors a chance on the same big platform that I got given a chance.

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