MUSICIAN and top actor Mbuso Khoza is making a comeback to Umkhokha: The Curse.
This after his fans were disappointed over his absence.
The 46-year-old from Eshowe, north of KZN, has previously left the show twice, prompting fans to plead for his return.
This time, he was motivated by a Facebook page called Ladies House, where a lot of fans expressed their desire for his return.
Mbuso has committed to staying with the show, acknowledging the strong fan base and a need to see him perform.
Besides acting, Mbuso is also seen as one of the faces of the show, having led many of its theme songs. He has composed, arranged, and performed several tracks for the Umkhokha: The Curse album titled Wonk' AmaJudiya, with songs like Imikhokha Yalomhlaba and Nkulunkulu Wezinyandezulu serving as the show's themes.
He originally played Maphalala in the first season of the popular Mzansi Magic telenovela. When the show returned for its second season in 2023, there was confusion when Langalakhe Zwane temporarily took over his role.
Langalakhe's departure saw Mbuso resuming his role as the original Maphalala. However, he left again in February, which upset many fans.
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Mbuso, who is also a jazz and amahubo musician, confirmed his return, stating: "The reason I left the show was to focus on my music career, as agreed with the show's producers. However, seeing fans' interest in my role, I'll strive not to leave again."
He added: "Fans and producers really pushed for my return. I've taken time to read comments on social media and am grateful to Ladies House for their support. I now realise how much fans appreciate my use of isiZulu in the show."
The channel has confirmed that Mbuso will start appearing on the show from Thursday, 8 August.
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