Innocent Masuku: I lost R500k on drugs, R5 million in industry'Video: Actor Innocent Masuku discusses his salary in Yizo Yizo' as Bobo and life as a drug addict on Podcast and Chill with Macg'.
by Rae Seleme
07-09-2022 05:28
in Entertainment
Yizo Yizo' actor Innocent Masuku on Podcast and Chill'. Images via Twitter @PodcastandChillWithMacG and @Proheed
Former child star and actor Innocent Masuku discusses his character as Bobo in Yizo Yizo, living on the streets as a drug addict and the opportunities he lost in the entertainment industry in an interview with MacG and Sol on Podcast and Chill.
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ALSO READ: I lost opportunities because of drugs': Yizo Yizo' star Innocent Masuku
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MacG has never been this shocked and scared at the same time
"With cocaine you can go for 3-4 days without sleep. You can shut down for 2 days straight, sleeping "
Stay away from drugs, please!
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INNOCENT MASUKU: YOU CAN GO 3-4 DAYS WITHOUT SLEEPING' The actor Innocent Masuku also opened up about his salary at Yizo Yizo, where he played a drug dealer Bobo and how drug addiction affected him off-screen and ruined his acting career on Podcast and Chill with MacG.
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In the interview, Masuku reveals that he lost about R500k on drugs and that he lost about R5 million in the industry because of his drug addiction.
He also shocks MacG and Sol by stating that he used to go three to four days without sleeping when he was high on cocaine and that he passed out for three days.
WATCH THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW HERE
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YIZO YIZO STAR: I REGRET IT' Masuku first made headlines in June when he opened up about his drug use at an EFF Youth Month campaign where he shared that he got involved in drugs when he got into the acting industry.
I regret it because I lost so many opportunities, you understand. I lost so many friends and good things and even if I regret it, I can never reverse time and be able to regain that time. It feels bad. Deep down, I still regret it even today. But I am one of the lucky few to have survived.
The actor also played a drug addict Baksteen Lerole in SABC 1's drama series Tshisa and admits that he fell into the trap of drugs, according to Drum Magazine.
The first few years when I tried to quit drugs with all my heart, I had so many problems and lost out on so many opportunities, he says.
There are many things I could be counting and could have done. But you know what in life, there is always a second chance.
The fan-favourite youth drama series was popular in the 90s as it used fear tactics to educate young people about teenage pregnancy, sex work, abuse, HIV/AIDS, and alcohol and drug addiction.
The star who is still known for his role as Bobo also advised young people to be careful of the choices they make.
Be careful of the choices you make. It's amazing how time flies. Sometimes, the choices you make can cost you many opportunities.
You can go to rehab, but it won't help if you are not ready fully. I know change is pain, but it starts with you. I did things, I was a good role model and people were looking up to me. I was a big role model, but I failed people and did things they were not expecting. But I decided to forgive myself.
"I spent more than R500k on drugs
Actually, when I combine all the money I lost in the industry is +/-R5 million "
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YaseBlock B (@ThisIsColbert) September 6, 2022
He mastered a character of a drug addict on Yizo Yizo, kanti vele he was taking them. No wonder he was so good to his character.
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Congratulations to Innocent Masuku for getting out of rehab may he continue to do amazing things
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Innocent Masuku: I lost R500k on drugs, R5 million in industry'Video: Actor Innocent Masuku discusses his salary in Yizo Yizo' as Bobo and life as a drug addict on Podcast and Chill with Macg'.
