Actor Zamani Mbatha will staff up along with his well-known sister Nomzamo Mbatha as the brand new addition to the second season of Shaka iLembe.
He’ll painting the position of Nomahlanjana, described because the “rightful inheritor of the Zulu Kingdom”, when the epic sequence returns in June.
The 27-year-old star turned a family identify starring in Isitha: The Enemy, The Courageous Ones, The Black Door, Isithembiso and Is’phindiselo. He might be enjoying the position of Nomahlanjana – the “rightful inheritor of the Zulu Kingdom” within the sequence.
What was it like auditioning in your position?
It was nice. It took me again to the primary time I auditioned [for a role] – that’s how laborious it was. The expertise required quite a lot of change and talent, it wasn’t simply me counting on my expertise to get me in. Embodying the position felt totally different, however I noticed and felt a substantial amount of progress. It made me really feel that as an actor, I used to be delivering one thing essential, and as a lot because it took a toll on me, it was an excellent kind of toll.
Take us via the position.
Nomahlanjana is a destiny-driven character who’s the rightful prince to the throne. We’ve seen it with king Zwide [Wiseman Mncube] and king Dingiswayo [Thembinkosi Mthembu] within the first season, so the aim is comparable with him [Nomahlanjana]. We are going to get to see how far a prince will go to point out that they’re worthy of the throne and to rule a nation.
Was being on set as you imagined?
Sure, I anticipated to supply some kind of progress [in terms of my acting and resilience] and a rollercoaster experience of feelings. I knew that I used to be confronted with a problem based mostly on the beforehand shot scenes that we’ve got all seen. I additionally anticipated it to be enjoyable as I used to be capable of faucet into locations I didn’t know existed as an artist. This helped awaken sure talent units that I do know to own at the moment.
What was it prefer to act alongside your sister?
It was unbelievable working with somebody who has performed a lot to form the business in the best way that she has. She has additionally confirmed us that as younger and hungry people that it’s doable.
Nomzamo can also be government producer of the present. What was that like?
Having somebody with a lot weight, whatever the bloodline, is actually a blessing. That is the primary time she and I labored on one thing collectively and it was a simple course of. You see, we’re raised by the identical particular person, so share some frequent traits and values. This helped loads in having to know that we’re skilled because of our surroundings – there wasn’t a degree the place we forgot to be skilled. This was certainly an unbelievable expertise.
What’s subsequent for Zamani?
I can’t say a lot but, however one thing large goes to occur subsequent 12 months, information will solely be out in early 2026.
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