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Dumisani Dlamini is one of the seasoned actors who made their film debut in the acclaimed film Sarafina, based on the Youth Day-inspired play. He played Chester on the late 1990s hit Yizo-Yizo.
His fame among millennials and Gen-Zs may stem from his fatherhood of US popstar and fashion icon Doja Cat.
Given this, it appears that the actor could not avoid queries about his superstar daughter while promoting his major part in the Showmax original Mkhonto. Dlamini on fathering Doja Cat.
Dumisani Dlamini is preparing to star in the Showmax original film Mkhonto. Official statement:
Dumisani plays Chief Siviko ka Vaka, ruler of the imaginary and mysterious country of Eziqwaqweni, in Mkhonto, airing on Showmax tomorrow, Friday, 26 May 2023.
Celani (Bahle Hadebe, Black Tax) threatens the tyrant. ( young Shaka in the upcoming Shaka: ruler of the Zulu Nation), a herder kid possessed by the soul of an 18th-century ruler determined to reconstruct his once-great country and redeem the wrongs of Chief Siviko.
Mkhonto, premiering on Showmax tomorrow, Friday, 26 May 2023, (will see) Dumisani stars as Chief Siviko ka Vaka, ruler of the fictional and mystical kingdom of Eziqwaqweni.
The tyrant is threatened by Celani, (who is played by young and talented actor Bahle Hadebe from Black Tax… and young Shaka in the upcoming Shaka: King of the Zulu Nation), a herder boy possessed by the spirit of an 18th-century king, who is determined to reform his once-great kingdom and right the wrongs of Chief Siviko.
In light of his upcoming role which sees him return to our screens, Dumisani was quoted as sharing his excitement for the role by stating:
I want people to remember that “indlovu iyabulawa intuthwane” (an elephant can be killed by an ant).
This movie takes us back to where we come from. It shows us our way of living in the past and who we are, in case we have forgotten. In this movie, people must watch very closely and learn how our culture goes deep.
Moreover, as this is a return to playing a villainous character, Dlamini shared how this was different from other villains he has played by stating:
‘Look, personally, I know I’m a good person; you can ask anyone and my family’.
;But I don’t think I can play a priest and still be honest. I can play a priest in a church and steal money. I can play a role where I am a sweet person but playing a villain is where my strength lies. This is where I believe I nail it the most’.
Given that he is the father of one of the world’s top pop artists right now. It seemed that it was a question he couldn’t avoid. As a result, Dumisani stated:
‘I’m so proud of her for what she has achieved. I’m not surprised, because it’s in the blood. In fact, all my kids are very talented. I think South Africa as a whole should be proud of such great talent coming from us’.
