Singer Moneoa reprises role on Rhythm City

AFRO-SOUL singer Moneoa Moshesh-Sowazi has landed the role of Jesse on e.tv's Rhythm City, a role she has played before.

Moshesh-Sowazi was on Clash of the Choirs where she was a choirmaster.

She started shooting last week, and has since dispelled rumours that she would play the "new Sunay" - a re-occurring role played by singer Kelly Khumalo.

This is after Khumalo allegedly "confirmed" she would be joining Rhythm City.

A source close to Khumalo said "she will take up the role next year. The producers wanted to work with her sooner, but she was given time off because of what just happened to her".

Khumalo's baby daddy and former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa was gunned down at her mother's home in Vosloorus on the East Rand last month.

An insider at the show said Moshesh-Sowazi started shooting last week.

"She plays a young mother and is very down to earth. She pulls it off and is a good actress overall. She does not have issues, no drama and the crew enjoys working with her.

"It is highly unlikely that Kelly will rejoin any time soon."

The soapie's publicist Boniswa Matshoba confirmed Moshesh-Sowazi's role as Jesse and dismissed rumours that she will stand in as Sunay until Khumalo returns next year.

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