Former ‘Yizo Yizo’ Star Innocent ‘Bobo’ Masuku Returns From Rehab, Mzansi Hopes He Gets Acting Gigs

Former ‘Yizo Yizo’ Star Innocent ‘Bobo’ Masuku Returns From Rehab, Mzansi Hopes He Gets Acting Gigs

  • Former actor Innocent Masuku, who fell off the radar after battling a substance abuse problem, had Mzansi celebrating after coming back from rehab
  • Masuku rose to prominence when he starred in Yizo Yizo as Bobo and Tshisa as Bakstina, but he went off the grid a few years ago
  • Bobo surfaced back on social media while talking about the effects of drug abuse on his career and health

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Innocent 'Bobo' Masuku is a brand new man after successfully completing rehab. Masuku hogged headlines after his Youth Day address on the EFF Twitter page in June, where he opened up about his addiction.

Innocent Masuku returns from rehab
Peeps celebrated after child star Innocent 'Bobo' Masuku's return from rehabilitation. Image: @logacrimz and @EFFSouthAfrica.
Source: Twitter

Bobo said he regrets falling into substance abuse. The actor, popular for his roles in award-winning shows such as Yizo Yizo and Tshisa, said he allowed the fame to get to his head and started using harmful substances.

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The former child star added that he lost many opportunities and friends due to the bad decisions made when he was younger.

According to The Daily Sun, the former Zone 14 star shared with the publication that he had completed his rehab. A Twitter user with the handle @logacrimz shared a snap of the fresh-looking actor and celebrated his progress.

Social media users also hope Innocent bags some good gigs and keeps them.

Mzansi flocked to the timeline with mixed reactions. Many expressed that they hope to see their fav on their screens again. Others even said he should venture into motivational speaking to teach the youth about the effects of substance abuse.

@akchauke_1 said:

"Bobo nearly killed the 90s youth with this kop bottle yeeer, I was part of that youth."

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@ofhie_black said:

"I think he deserves a second chance."

Ama Qamata finally breaks silence after leaving Gomora: "Thank you for embracing Buhle"

In more entertainment news, Briefly News also reported that Ama Qamata's character on Gomora died a painful death that left viewers chopping onions. Qhoqhoqho killed Buhle in front of her family and friends in an emotional scene.

Fans lauded the stunner for her impressive acting skills and for executing her final episode with style.

Qamata headed to her social media page to share a video where the Gomora cast and crew gave her a round of applause. She also wrote a touching Instagram caption thanking Mzansi for their support. Ama Qamata also revealed that her role on Gomora brought much growth to her career.

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Privie Kandi (Entertainment Editor) Privilege Kandi is an entertainment news editor (joined Briefly in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for six years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.