Digging for trouble
Newcomer miner Obakeng ruffles feathers by searching for his Horizon Deep roots…
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There’s a new face in The Deep on Wednesday 22 June and he’s turning heads, not just because miner Obakeng is played by the goodlooking Anga Makubalo (Bantu in drama show Igazi, 2016- current – see more on p67). Turns out the charming miner has “trouble” written across his face – and that’s exactly what’s going to happen when Obakeng gets himself involved with the wrong crowd, girls and his newfound family. Here’s what 29-year-old Anga revealed about his new role…
Why is Obakeng a troublemaker? He’s a “problem child” because of his past. He was abandoned at age two and dumped at his father’s house [which viewers find out more about on Tuesday 5 July]. Then when he was eight, his dad threw him out on the streets. He had to fend for himself, take care of himself. He saw things that no child should, like murders, taxi violence and gang violence. So when Obakeng comes to The Deep, he lacks discipline and thinks that he can do what he wants. He has anger issues and he’s not afraid of dying. And why did he come to The Deep? He’s a miner looking for a job that can help him make easy money. But he also has family that he isn’t aware of until he’s told of his part in the family business [on Monday 25 July]. He’s obviously good looking… Wherever he goes, he causes trouble [Laughs] – he unintentionally gets tangled between two ladies [Aphiwe, played by Khanya Mkangisa and Kamohelo, played by Makgotso M]. He really likes [older] Aphiwe but younger Kamohelo does everything to get his attention… Sounds like this role has been challenging. I enjoy the challenge. My Igazi character Bantu is the opposite of Obakeng. I won’t say that Obakeng is evil, but he isn’t nice. This role is more juicy and I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and take on a different character. And what’s happening to your music? I’m obsessed with being in the entertainment business and I try to make the best use of my time. I make sure that my Isidingo set days don’t clash with my music gigs. I have time for my music and that’s because I enjoy jamming [Anga released his debut house album Love and Music in 2014].