Khanyi quits 'Drama Queen'
HE WOULD have hoped for a smooth final week of his Drama Queen: The Lebo Mathosa Show after weeks of putting out fires, but Sello Maake Ka Ncube is faced with another conundrum - Khanyi Mbau.
DROP OUT: Khanyi Mbau as Lebo Mathosa in 'Drama Queen: The Lebo Mathosa Show', a musical at the State Theatre in Pretoria.
PHOTO: VATHISWA Ruselo
Khanyi rocks. I'm going to miss her terribly - Sello Maake Ka Ncube
In a bizarre twist, the veteran actor said yesterday he had decided to let Mbau go after she allegedly sent him an SMS saying she had decided to pull out of the show to concentrate on promoting her book, Bitch, please ... I'm Khanyi Mbau .
But Mbau denies she's no longer part of the production, currently being staged at the State Theatre until Sunday.
"I'm not leaving anything. It's probably a prank because everything is fine on my side," Mbau said yesterday.
"The book is doing well, the show is doing well. I'm in rehearsals as we speak."
But a press release dated September 1 quoted Mbau as saying: "I enjoyed every minute of it but unfortunately when the play came along the book deal had already been decided on, but we managed in the beginning until now. The show goes on though, and people must go see it".
Yesterday Ka Ncube said he would "lick my wounds" and continue with the show, but bemoaned Mbau's management for the handling of the situation.
He even suggested there could still be a resolution which could see the former Muvhango actress rejoining Rami Chuene, Sindi Nene, Lucia Gumede, Ayanda Nhlangothi and Siziwe Ngema on stage.
"Khanyi can say she hasn't quit, but I got an SMS from her saying she wanted to promote the book. But I'm not mad at her. She rocks. I'm going to miss her terribly."
He added that he told Mbau in subsequent conversations that it would be creating a "bad precedent" if he allowed her to "come and go" to promote the book.
Whether or not Mbau returned was inconsequential, according to the director, as the five other ladies would have no problem carrying the show.
KaNcube again blasted critics of the show, including Mathosa's former Boom Shaka band members Thembi Seete, Junior Sokhela and Theo Nhlengethwa, saying they "can write their own stories".
The band mates told Sowetan earlier they rued the fact their input was not sought.
But KaNcube said yesterday that a meeting had been scheduled with the remaining members of Boom Shaka, but that they had cancelled.
Some reviewers have called the show "shallow", "unfair", "appalling" and "disrespectful".
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MorenaWaPolelo
This gal should do this show stark naked because we know her assets already!! Pitty she cant hold on to anything a job, her undies, her self respect, her money, her urges .....Report Abuse
Pointman
She is packing so much controversy into her life that a show on her life will have to be made in sequels - one 3 hour show will not do.Report Abuse
S'khaole
Mara Khanyi o pakile S'TRUE, she has got a body.Report Abuse
DJ-Winner
This is a photo I like @Sowetan, yeah. Imagine if there was no panties there, it would be like halleluya...Report Abuse
golezwa
i listened to Sello Maake-ka-ngcube yesterday and i fully understand the way he explained the show, so the critics should consult Sello to find out what the play is aboutReport Abuse
Galfrend
DJWINNER kodwa Nkosi yam! Who bewitched you?Report Abuse
Ratshufi
Mbau shoot off and do what you do best ...hunting and entertaining rich men is your proffession stick to itReport Abuse
MissBhakajuju
I like Khanyi.... and I think she's perfect 4 this role..... she just reminds me of Mabbrr & Lebo......she cries everytime she talks about her past, and suddenly bust into loughter, and besides having a mental disorder, I think
she manages herself so well, and she' human afterall...
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DJ-Winner
GalfrendDJWINNER kodwa Nkosi yam! Who bewitched you?
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ha ha ha...muti is not working on me. I have a very strong sangoma.
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Galfrend
DJWINNER - LOL ! Hai ke...how are you though besides being hny?lolReport Abuse
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