SA in stitches after Nkalakatha: Life of Mandoza' wedding step' [watch]

SA in stitches after Nkalakatha: Life of Mandoza' wedding step' [watch] I keep watching this video everytime it pops up on myTL': Netizens are loving the late Mandoza, his wife and their friends' wedding dance.

by Nokuthula Ngcobo

05-10-2023 15:50

in Entertainment

Mandoza biopic. Images via @pmcafrica/X, @lindough_rsa

It was in 2002 when kwaito legend Mduduzi Mandoza Tshabalala and his widow Mpho Tshabalala said I do'.

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Seven years after his untimely passing, fans of the Hope hitmaker would be invited to be guests at the couple's wedding in the comfort of their homes through his six-part mini-series titled Nkalakatha: Life of Mandoza.

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NKALAKATHA: LIFE OF MANDOZA' The biopic - which stars former Lithapo actress Lorraine Moropa as Mpho and Shaka ILembe star Wiseman Mncube as the kwaito star - premier in August on BET Africa (channel 129 on DStv).

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Veteran actress Lillian Dube played Mandoza's grandmother, while former Uzalo star Dawn Thandeka King played the musician's mother. Other supporting actors include Mzambiya, Khotso Phosa, Lindo Sithole, Phineas Bullets and Fanele Zulu.

Nkalakatha: the Life of Mandoza offers an authentic portrayal of the legendary musician's life, showcasing his immense talent, resilience, and the profound impact he had on countless lives. This project was very close to my heart and is something I have been wanting to see come to life for quite some time, Mandoza's widow, who is the executive producer said.

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SA LOVING THE WEDDING SCENE A video of the couple's wedding has since gone viral on social media; leaving Mzansi in stitches. The scene shows Mandoza and Mpho performing their wedding dance (otherwise known as i-step) on the street, while being accompanied by their wedding party.

In the funny video, the men are dressed in oversized cream suits while the ladies wore white dresses. And it is musician, dancer and actor Lindo Sithole who steals the show with his lively dance moves.

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WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW:

Kante Tupac is here in South Africa @pmcafrica pic.twitter.com/x4LPc11EO2

Pech Africa (@pmcafrica) October 4, 2023

Lindo said he had fun shooting the scene: I won't lie,I had so much fun shooting this scene #LifeOfMandoza biopic.

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I won't lie,I had so much fun shooting this scene #LifeOfMandoza biopic by the way that song is available on all digital platforms Lindough ft Freddie Gwala Ok'salayo (Link on my Bio) pic.twitter.com/07xJBw8JX2

Gods favorite Child (@Lindough_RSA) October 4, 2023

Sweet , love the swag of the guy in brown shoes https://t.co/EzHNYI1xX3

Olawale Babatunde Paul (@possibilities86) October 5, 2023

if we re not doing this at our wedding then i don t want one https://t.co/dI6UEyHu49

Pai. (@mayuri420) October 5, 2023

I keep watching this video everytime it pops up on my tl its making me happy https://t.co/MFw32YBO9B

Gweni (@pweyu) October 5, 2023

Is jy Afrikaans? Kliek hier vir nuus in jou taal!

LINK:	https://www.thesouthafrican.com/culture/entertainment/sa-stitches-nkal...
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