Actress Shalate Sekhabi Bids Farewell to ‘House of Zwide’ Character: "Shoki Changed my Life"

• Talented actress and singer Shalate Sekhabi has bid farewell to her popular role, Shoki Zwide
• The House of Zwide star took to her Instagram account on Monday to say goodbye to her character, who exited on Monday, 21 July
• Fans of the ETV fashion telenovela took to her social media post to mourn their fan-favourite character

Singer and actress Shalate Sekhabi, who plays Shoki Zwide, has bowed out of House of Zwide as Nkosi Zwide's wife.

Sekhabi confirmed her exit from the fashion telenovela on her social media account this week and thanked her fans for supporting her.

The rising star took to her Instagram account on Monday, 21 July, to thank her supporters and colleagues for an incredible journey.

"My heart is filled with so much gratitude. Farewell Shoki! Thank you so much to everyone who has embraced and loved Shoki over the years. It’s because of this character that I’ve become a household name and got my start in this industry. Shoki has changed my life beyond anything I could have ever imagined, and the love from all the viewers online and in person is the most amazing thing to come out of all of this," wrote the actress.

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Sekhabi adds that she's excited to see all the drama unfold between her on-screen husband and real-life boyfriend, Nkosi (played by Wanda Zuma), and Msizi (Mduduzi Mabaso).

House of Zwide fans bid farewell to Sekhabi

Hlogi Klassen said:

"Slide 10! I'd sob if it were me! We will truly miss your pretty face on our screens."

House of Zwide director Kagiso Modupe said:

"You are such an amazing thespian, but most of all an amazing human being. Your humility is something that I will always hold dear to my heart. I wish you all the best. This had to come to an end so that more amazing journeys can be explored. Ke a leboga ngwaneso (thank you, my sister) for the wonderful scenes, for sharing your craft with me. Pula," (rain).

Mr Mzimane replied:

"Farewell, queen. All the best for your future endeavors. God bless you."

WelileDee responded:

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"This was a beautiful journey to witness. Well done, sis."

UrsulaNella wrote:

"No, I am also forward. Why am I crying now?"

BiancaTino said:

"I didn’t see Shoki’s exit coming."

T.s.h.e.p.a.n.g responded:

"Forever a Shalate girl. So glad I got to experience Ushoki from the very beginning. Knowing how talented you are. I am pretty sure I will see you on-screen very, very soon. Until then, love you, keh mama, and all the very best. Modimo o na le wena my babe. Keep shining and winning!"

Actress Shalate Sekhabi discusses landing the role of Shoki in House of Zwide

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported this June that fan-favourite actress and singer Shalate Sekhabi recently opened up about playing the role of Shoki on House of Zwide.

Sekhabi reveals that her popular character was supposed to be long, but she [Shoki] began to have her own story.

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The rising is reportedly dating her on-screen husband, Wanda Zuma, who plays the role of Nkosi on the show.

Source: Briefly News