Popular character Mlungisi, portrayed by Imbewu: The Seed star Nkanyiso Mchunu, left ‘Umkhokha: The Curse’ viewers in tears during the episode that aired on Thursday, September 21.
The question on everyone’s mind: Why did Mlungisi, also known as Mkhulu, decide to end his life? The dramatic turn of events unfolded as he leapt from a building following a night of revelry with his brothers Khulekani and Siphamandla.
The ominous foreshadowing began when Mvelase’s portrait crashed to the ground. Just before Mlungisi and his wife, Nokubonga, were about to share their pregnancy news. This foreboding event cast a dark shadow over the family.
Mkhululi became the third member of the Mzobe family to take such a tragic step. Following the suicides of Mamzobe’s eldest daughter, Xolile, and her father, Baba Mzobe. Mamzobe’s failure to perform the necessary rituals. After their deaths is believed to be the root cause of the family’s curse.
Mlungisi’s demise can also be attributed to his refusal to heed his father Mvelase’s warning. Mvelase had advised him to step down and allow his brother Sphamandla (played by Nay Maps). To assume leadership of the church.
The first season of the series hinted that Mamzobe would ultimately lose all her children as a consequence of her previous actions, including the theft of her father’s ancestral bag.
The TVSA September teasers further confirm that either Khulekani or Siphamandla. Mkhulu’s half-brothers, must perform the necessary rituals to break the family curse by lashing Mlungisi’s body.
In the wake of Nkanyiso Mchunu’s departure from the faith-based telenovela. DSTV has announced that he has joined Mzansi Magic’s upcoming telenovela, ‘My Brother’s Keeper.’
The outpouring of emotions on social media is a testament to Mkhulu’s impact on viewers. Twitter user @SNketle expressed anger at the turn of events, hoping it was all a bad dream. Meanwhile, @princewell_okey praised Mchunu’s exceptional acting skills, and @pakskandalo mourned the loss of a changed man. Finally, @ItumelengTladiS expressed their love for the character and looked forward to seeing Mchunu on another channel.
Mlungisi’s departure from ‘Umkhokha: The Curse’ has left a lasting impression on both the show’s viewers and the entertainment industry as a whole.
