‘Shaka iLembe’: Senzo Radebe Gets International Award Nod, SA Congratulates Him: “He’s a Very Good Actor”

• Senzo Radebe has amassed so much success, and his career is moving in an upward trajectory
• He landed a lead role on Shaka iLembe as Senzangakhona, who plays alongside Nomzamo Mbatha
• He received an international award nomination at the Septimius Awards, and he told Briefly News that he is excited about this achievement

Congratulations are in order for Senzo Radebe, who received an international award nomination.

Senzo bags a massive achievement

According to entertainment commentator Phil Mphela, Senzo Radebe has been nominated at the Septimius Awards for Best African Actor.

The awards ceremony is going to be held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Senzo spoke to Briefly News about this achievement and stated that he was filled with an unexplainable amount of excitement. For the thespian, getting recognised internationally was his long-term goal.

"I wish I could explain the feeling, but I can’t put my excitement into words. I was expecting to be recognised here at home first, but to be recognised and nominated outside of Africa was a long-term goal."

On the success of Shaka iLembe, Senzo said its success is largely owed to the fact that South Africans are the ones who are telling the history is Shaka Zulu.

"For the first time, A South African story is told by South Africans, and that’s probably why it reached millions of people who were curious about our history, and in turn, it made people appreciate our history and celebrate it."

Mzansi celebrates Senzo Radebe's award nomination

With his profuse acting stints, Mzansi has seen how talented Senzo is. He broke into the entertainment scene with a role on Muvhango and then bagged numerous roles on Gomora, Giyani: Land Of Blood, and Isono.

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With his most noticeable role as Senzangakhona on Shaka iLembe, Senzo Radebe proved how much he deserves this nomination.

Netizens gave him his flowers.

@Chestermayifo said:

The 1st time I saw this guy on our screens was on Muvhango. Sthembiso, Thandaza's son best friend and neighbour. He used to eat breakfast everyday in Mokoena's home. His father was a strict man, he once killed a man who kidnapped Pfuwani and once kidnapped his wife."

@Sharon_R_Nyika said:

"I love his work, he is a very good actor!!"

@HappyJennyOLeft said:

"I'll never forgive him for what he did to Nandi and Shaka."

@AfrikanChefZA said:

"He is trying."

Senzo Radebe speaks on his role as Senzangakhona

The multi-talented star, who is also a DJ, lifted the lid on his role as Senzangakhona on the gripping Mzansi Magic series.

He told TimesLIVE that he asked his creator and the late King Senzangakhona for guidance while filming his scenes in the series.

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In addition to that, he also spoke to a few elders about the man himself to see how he could flawlessly execute him.

Thembinkosi Mthembu speaks on role as Dingiswayo on Shaka iLembe

In more entertainment news from Briefly News, Thembinkosi Mthembu spoke proudly of landing a role on Shaka iLembe. He plays the role of King Dingiswayo.

He told the media that he was very proud when he landed the role, as it allowed him to showcase his culture.

Source: Briefly News