Hey everyone! 🎉 Big news in the South African entertainment world! Melusi Mbele has snagged a nomination for Best Actor at the prestigious SAFTAs 2024 for his incredible role as JoJo Kubeka in e.tv’s hit soap opera Scandal! This marks an impressive second year in a row for Melusi, who took home the gold last year. Can you believe it? Talk about talent!
The buzz is real as the National Film and Video Foundation recently announced the nominees for the 18th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs), which are set to take place on October 26th. It’s a date to mark on your calendars because it’s going to be an epic night celebrating the best of the best in our local industry.
What’s really exciting this year is that the SAFTAs have introduced five new categories, including Best Achievement in Visual Effects and Best Original Songs. It’s fantastic to see the awards expanding and recognizing the diverse talents that go into filmmaking and television production. It shows just how vibrant and evolving our entertainment scene is!
Melusi, who first burst onto our screens in Mzansi Magic’s Isibaya, joined the Scandal! cast back in September 2021. As one of the dynamic Kubeka siblings, he quickly made his mark and became a fan favorite. Although it was recently announced that he’s exiting the show in 2024 “to explore other opportunities,” we’ll forever remember his captivating portrayal of JoJo. According to the channel, Melusi’s performance has left an indelible mark, and they expressed their gratitude saying, “Melusi’s interpretation of the character of Jojo Kubeka will forever be memorable. From everyone at Scandal!, we thank you, Melusi Mbele, for a time well spent and we wish you well for the future.”
So, here’s to Melusi! 🥂 Whether he wins the award again or not, it’s clear he’s on a path of greatness. Let’s rally behind him and celebrate all the amazing work he’s done. We can’t wait to see what new and exciting ventures he dives into next!Stay tuned for more updates as the SAFTAs approach, and let’s keep supporting our local talent! Until next time, cheers! 🎬✨
