Who is your favorite chief between Ngwenya from Isitha the Enemy, Nkunzi from Uzalo, and Azwindini from Muvhango? Let’s look into their biography and career.
1. Lindani Nkosi as Chief Ngwenya
Lindani Nkosi is a South African actor, dancer, musical performer, and voice artist. He was born on March 5, 1968. The actor is best known for his roles as Nelson Mandela and Thulani on the Generations.
He went to Bona High School. Then he attended his higher education at the University of Witswatersrand, Class of 1993, where he studied dance and choreography.
He acted in local dramas such as The Lab which was aired on SABC1. And also he was a guest who starred on Rhythm City as Mannie. Another guest appearance took place on the international television series ‘The No.1 Ladies Detective and in the pilot episode of The Philanthropist, in 2009.
In 2006, he won the Naledi Award for Best Performance in a Musical for his role in Ain’t Misbehaving. His performances in theater shows include Marabi, West Side Show, Summer Holiday, Five Guys Named Moe, and The Signs. He became part of the cast for the SABC2 parliamentary drama series called 90 Plein Street as S’fiso Ngema. S’fiso was an MP from a small, breakaway pan-Africanist party with strong views on the land issue.
Lindani Nkosi is currently on Isitha the Enemy, a new telenovela that premieres on TV, and the actor is the chief we all love to hate. His character is getting on the nerves of viewers, which shows he is a great actor.
2. Masoja Msiza as Chief Nkunzi
Masoja Msiza (born 1964-10-05) is widely recognized for his portrayal of Nkunzi Mhlongo on the hit soap opera Uzalo. He captured the hearts of viewers across South Africa, and beyond his on-screen persona, Masoja is a multifaceted talent, a renowned poet, and an advocate for positive social change.
Masoja’s journey in the world of entertainment began at the tender age of nine. Even as a child, he displayed a passion for acting, according to Briefly.He frequently participated in school and church performances. It was at the age of 14 when he won a drama competition that he realized his potential as a thespian.
However, his path to stardom took an unexpected detour when he briefly worked as a mine worker.A turn of fate occurred when he was dismissed from his mining job due to his involvement in a protest. This setback proved to be a blessing in disguise, as it allowed him to return to his true passion: acting.
In Uzalo, Masoja Msiza breathed life into the character of Nkunzi Mhlongo, a man whose unpredictable behavior and criminal dealings are overshadowed by his unwavering love for his family.
Nkunzi’s dedication to his wife, Mangcobo, and his daughter is a testament to his complexity as a character.He may be obsessed with power and wealth on screen, but his underlying love for family has endeared him to viewers.
3 Gabriel Temudzani as Chief Azwindini
Gabriel Temudzani is a South African actor, TV presenter, and MC. He began acting in 1995 but made his professional debut in 2000. He is popularly known for his role as Chief Azwindini Mukwevho on the SABC2 soap opera Muvhango.
Gabriel’s excellence and unmatched talent are highly appreciated. His acting career began blossoming when he was given a role in the South African soap opera, Muvhango. He did not stop there but continued and became one of the best actors in South Africa.
Gabriel’s passion for acting began after one of his high school teachers enrolled him in drama classes. When he left Limpopo for Gauteng, Gabriel discovered that he needed to learn English as he was experiencing a language barrier.
Gabriel started his acting career in 1995, but he rose to prominence in 2000 upon making his screen acting debut. In 2003, he played a role in the feature film A Diamond and Destiny, which was a story about the discovery of diamonds and gold in Kimberly. In 2009, he landed a lead role in the film Night Drive. He then appeared in the show dubbed The Dog and the Night of Horror, where he won a Vita Award.
He is now a lead actor on Muvhango and a presenter on the SABC2 magazine show La Familia. Gabriel took over as La Familia’s presenter from Shandukani Nesengani in season 3 in 2010.
