Imbewu' replaces Nkanyiso Mchunu with Kay Sibiya after salary disputes

Imbewu' replaces Nkanyiso Mchunu with Kay Sibiya after salary disputesKay Sibiya has replaced Nkanyiso Mchunu, who plays Nkululeko Bhengu in Imbewu: The Seed'. Mchunu left the show after salary disputes.

by Rae Seleme

24-01-2022

in SA TV and Film

Nkanyiso Mchunu dumps Imbewu: The Seed' over pay disputes Kay Sibiya is replacing him. Images via Facebook@etv

and YouTube @TheWife

Imbewu: The Seed has replaced talented actor Nkanyiso Mchunu who played Nkululeko Bhengu with seasoned actor Kay Sibiya.

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Mchunu is the third actor to resign from the Durban-based show over payment disputes.

ALSO READ: She's incompetent': Imbewu: The Seed' fires Phindile Gwala (Fikile)

Uh Oh Nkululeko s puts Zola s baby in jeopardy. #Imbewu TONIGHT at 9:30PM pic.twitter.com/0eODhyYOMN

@etv (@etv) December 6, 2021

NKANYISO MCHUNU EXITS TELENOVELA Fan-favourite actor Nkanyiso Mchunu who is known for his role as Nkululeko Bhengu has left Imbewu: The Seed has been replaced with The Wife's Kay Sibiya.

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City Press revealed that Mchunu has stopped filming for the show this week.

The actor confirmed his exit on his Facebook page this past Friday (21 January)

This is me signing out.

Imbewu and I have decided to end our working relationship.

I'd like to thank the production for the opportunity and platform to showcase what I can do. Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this journey.

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The popular actor told the publication that he is working on something, but couldn't divulge more information.

Sources from the telenovela revealed that Mchunu butted heads with the production team over salary negotiations.

ALSO READ: The reports are false': Imbewu: The Seed' denies firing Phindile Gwala

There s a certain Bhengu secret that will leave the world of #Imbewu rocking. #Imbewu TONIGHT at 9:30PM pic.twitter.com/CWO0kH1Mfu

Imbewu (@etvImbewu) October 19, 2021

IMBEWU: THE SEED' CONFIRMS HIS EXIT Sources from Imbewu: The Seed also revealed that Nkanyiso Mchunu complained about being overworked and demanded more money since he was lead.

The show's spokesperson Thapelo Ramatsui confirmed that he'd exited the show following a disagreement with GrapeVine Productions.

He's no longer part of the show. He disagreed with production.

We're not yet equipped with the full details of what happened, but we'll communicate as soon as we are, said Ramatsui.

ALSO READ:Inside Muzi Mthabela's Imbewu: The Seed' exit and new Generations' role

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-- ALSO READ: Imbewu: The Seed' replaces FIRED Buhle Samuels with Angela Sithole

KAY SIBIYA TO PLAY THE ROLE OF NKULULEKO BHENGU The publication states that Imbewu: The Seed will replace Mchunu with The Wife actor Kay Sibiya.

Sibiya currently plays the role of Sandile in the Showmax telenovela alongside Mbali Mavimbela (Hlomu Zulu).

Mchunu is leaving the show just two months after Muzi Mthabela left the show to join Generations: The Legacy.

Other actors who've recently left the show include actresses Phindile Gwala-Ngadu and Buhle Samuels.

Everyone's leaving the show - and they're not only actors.

Make-up people are also leaving, while support staff, including admin and media relations people, have left too, the source said.

Buhle Samuels reportedly left the show after disagreements over her character's (Zandile) storyline.

Former Muvhango actress Buhle Samuels was replaced with Lithapo actress Angela Sithole.

Actors Fundiswa Zwane who played the first KaMandonsela and Tony Kgoroge who played Ngcolosi also left the show over salary disputes.

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