Uzalo actor Nkunzi ‘Masoja Msiza’s age stuns Mzansi

He has been trending of late after Mzansi connected the dots on Uzalo actor Masoja Msiza’s age, best known as Nkunzi Mhlongo. In recent years he has been dupped as one of Mzansi finest actors. He has been credited as one of the prominent actors behind Uzalo’s success. The celebrated actor is that villain we all love to hate.

Nkunzi stars in Uzalo as the leader of the Bhebhe clan. He is a celebrated villain and gang leader who operates and resides in the KwaMashu community. In KwaMashu, he is the kingpin of car hijacking, extortion and money laundering. However, in the mix of things, Nkunzi earned a name for himself and built a legit business in the community.

In recent years we have seen the change in plot and storyline. We were introduced to Nkunzi as a lovely father who lives with his son Sibonelo and is a legal guardian of Zekhethelo and Nosipho. Over the storyline, Nkunzi married Hlengiwe – the role played by Gugu Gumede, MaNgcobo – The role played by Dawn Thandeka King and Innocentia – the role played by Standwa Nzuza. Of late, the drama series has since written off some of the characters from the storyline, but Nkunzi has stood through the taste of time.

Mzansi puzzled with Uzalo actor Nkunzi ‘Masoja Msiza’s age

As the lead actor on Uzalo, the most-watched and popular soap opera drama in South Africa, many questions have been asked about Masoja Msiza’s personal life. His age becomes the centre of speculation about whether the role he plays on screen suits his real-life age.

On Twitter user asked if Nkunzi speaks in a hoarse voice in real life as on Uzalo, he further asked if he is that old as portrayed by his onscreen character.

“Let’s talk about Nkunzi’s voice? Does the guy speak like that off-screen? Image having a father who calls you in that tone? Scary? Kanti, how old is he these days? He looks older.”

In real life, Masoja Msiza was born on October 5, 1964, in Kwa-Thema, a township in Gauteng. He fell in love with acting from the tender age of 14. He participated in a drama competition and emerged victoriously. A versatile actor is a man of many talents; he is an established poet, musician and storyteller who performs at social and charity events.