On Sunday, 13 August, ‘Shaka Ilembe’ supporters flocked to social media to congratulate actor Mduduzi Mabaso, who played Shaka’s stepfather, Gendeyana.
Mduduzi Mabaso, the legendary actor who left Shaka Ilembe as Gendeyana on Sunday, 13 August, wowed Mzansi Magic audiences.
Mduduzi Mabaso, well known as Suffocate in Rythm City, was honored by Shaka Ilembe viewers for his portrayal of Shaka’s stepfather, Gendeyana.
Mabaso’s supporters also shared on social media that his role exemplified how a stepfather should love his children and their mother.
He co-stars with Thembinkosi Mthembu, who played King Dingiswayo in The River, and Lemogang Tsipa, who plays his stepson Shaka.
Gendeyana is killed in the episode by Dingiswayo’s soldiers, who went to war to help Dingiswayo’s brother Mawewe, represented by House of Zwide star Wanda Zuma.
We also show Queen Nandi grieving in her tent for Gendeyana after he is killed, blaming Shaka for his death.
@ZukileNdzulule1:”A stepfather with tremendous patience even if the response was slow and not forthcoming but carried on with the teachings.”
@TolaAdeola: “So much to talk about #ShakaiLembeMzansi but this man deserves his flowers. His acting was top notch. Sad to see him leave. Africans should be proud of this series.”
@melching91: “Through him as Gendenyana on #ShakaiLembeMzansi, we saw a guide, a teacher, a protector and that being a father is more than just being a biological father to someone He stepped up and moulded Shaka. I loved watching him portray the character.”
