Tumi Morake Reflects on Being Koeksister on 'The Masked Singer' South Africa Season 3
- Tumi Morake was unmasked as the Koeksister on The Masked Singer South Africa Season 3, leaving some detectives stunned
- Somizi and Sithelo correctly identified Morake, while Skhumba and guest detective Zwai Bala were completely thrown off
- Mzansi's First Lady of Comedy opened up about how daunting the singing challenge was during her time on the show
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Mzansi's beloved comedian Tumi Morake has been revealed as the Koeksister on The Masked Singer South Africa Season 3, and her unmasking has set social media alight with fans both shocked and delighted by the big reveal.
The moment unfolded on episode 6 of the SABC 2 show, which airs on Saturdays at 19:00, during a lively on-stage unmasking segment. Detectives Somizi and Sithelo correctly pieced together the clues and identified Morake, much to her amusement. Skhumba, however, was left completely in the dark — a fact that stung a little harder given that Morake is a fellow comedian. Guest detective Zwai Bala, standing in for the absent J'Something, also missed the mark entirely.
Tumi reflects on Koeksister costume
Speaking to host Mpho Popps after her unmasking, Morake was in great spirits and hilariously called out Somizi's almost supernatural ability to identify contestants. "I knew Somizi knew who I was. I was like this guy. Guys, Somizi, he can taste you in the air. Like you just pass a molecule there and he's like, that's who it is," she said with her signature comic flair.
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Despite her confidence on stage, Morake admitted that one contestant nearly broke her spirit. "I heard Chokha sing and I was like, let's just pack my clothes and put them away," she laughed, clearly impressed by her competition.
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While comedy is her natural home, Morake was candid about how nerve-wracking stepping into a singer's shoes turned out to be. "Singing was the most daunting part," she told Mpho Popps. "But the audience is like, ' Hey, hey… you feel like a superstar!" Her warmth and honesty in the moment only endeared her further to viewers watching at home.
Watch the moment Tumi Morake was unmasked as Koeksister on Instagram:
Fans flooded the comments with love and support for the comedian's brave performance throughout the season. Below are some of the reactions:
@sugarbaycamp: "Knew it!! 😄 You were amazing!!! 🍗🍗🔥🔥🔥🔥"
@lebogang_mama_wa_girl: "@tumi_morake 🔥 u were soooo great mommy 💃💃"
@zeigh_mraulana: "You did great, Tums ❤️"
@bonolosthembiso: "You were amazing, Sister 🎉❤️"
@judyjake17: "I knew it was you from the first lyric 😄😄 so proud of you, man!"
The Masked Singer South Africa Season 3 continues on SABC 2, Saturdays at 19:00, repeats on SABC 1 every Thursday at 21:00, and fans can watch on Netflix.
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In a previous report from Briefly News, actress Linda Mtoba was unmasked on The Masked Singer South Africa, where she came as Lady Monster.
The star spoke with Briefly News about her time on the show.
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