The cast of Sarafina - Where are they now and what are their thoughts on today's youth June16 YouthDay2020
“Freedom is coming tomorrow,” sang unflinching Leleti Khumalo with her clenched fist in the air in Sarafina! – defining and giving voice to a buoyant young generation.
But to Khumalo’s surprise when she walked on set in Soweto to film her scenes with Oscar-winning actor – who portrayed inspirational teacher Mary Masombuka – she was a pleasure to work with. “Long story short, Whoopi was so good to me, she made me feel relaxed. I did not see an actor in her that day, I saw a mother. She nurtured me.Despite her illustrious career that yielded roles in Generations, Yesterday and Uzalo, Khumalo is still referred to as Sarafina! – and she doesn’t mind it.
“When I started this journey, I was not sure where it was taking me. Sarafina! launched me. It was the beginning of my career and I’ve been enjoying it,” Khumalo shares. Kani, whose acting career is respected both locally and internationally, was comparing youth of today and those of 1976. In the film, Kani played the role of a school principal and enjoyed every moment of it. The celebrated actor said when he looked back now after being part of such a historic moment he did so with great pride and incredible humility knowing the contribution that he made at very difficult times.
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