Watch as Former Yizo Yizo Bobo’ Innocent Masuku’ opens up about his recovery from substance abuse.
Innocent Masuku, aka Bobo, has finally opened up about his drug abuse after a long while of not being seen on television screens. After spending six weeks in a rehabilitation centre, he finally decided to break the silence and let people in on why they had not seen or heard from him for so long.
What has been said by Masuku?
The former actor opened up on how he was introduced to drugs by a friend in 2000 and how he has misused over R500 000 because of his drug addiction. Narrating his story, he also mentioned how he lost his luxurious house worth R2 million and cars. He went on to say how he used drugs during his acting career until things finally got out of control, and he lost many opportunities.
Innocent expressed how he feels like he is one of the few who survive drug abuse’s effects. He also wished young people could learn from his experience and not find themselves in a similar situation that he found himself in.
What has been the response from the public?
Paul Malia, an actor, shared an image he took several years alongside Innocent Masuku, recalling his work. He is hoping to see him on the small screens and theatre stages again showcasing his talent.
Malia wrote:
“Inspiring words from the man. Loved working with Innocent, always friendly. He used to call me ‘Paul Of Them All’.
Thanks to EFFSouthAfrica for this. I pray we see him on our screens & stages again soon. Very talented & humble man. The EFF shared a video clip on Twitter in commemoration of Youth month of Masuku, advising the youths with the caption:
“There is no solution to unemployment in alcohol; there is no solution to poverty in drugs, you’re worsening your situation” -CIC @Julius_S_Malema
Watch the video of Innocent Masuku below:
Masuku advised the youth to be careful of the friends they keep and their choices because it affects their lives. Many fans also wished to see him back on their screens. Here is what some of them had to say:
@Mantini2022 said:
“I grew up watching you dawg… hope to see you back on the big screen soon.”
@_AfricanSoil commented:
“This is touching man, hope he bounces back.”
@maxwellvusi wrote:
“Be strong brother man, be strong. Blessed.”
Innocent Masuku is best known for playing Bobo on Yizo yizo and Bakstina on Tshisa. His fans will be keeping tabs on him to find out when they can get to see their favourite television personality back on their screens again. His former co-workers should be relishing the chance to work with him again.
