Bonko Khoza says ‘The Wife’s’ Mqhele does not belong to him

Award-winning actor Bonko Khoza, who left viewers captivated when he played the role of Mqhele in season one and two of The Wife, has asked that fans give his replacement, Wiseman Mncube, a chance.

Season three is airing on Showmax and it seems some of Khoza’s fans can’t let go of the idea of him in the lead role, saying he made the character really come to life while Mncube is just acting.

After the comments, the actor took to Twitter to make his fans understand that he doesn’t “own” the role.

He also applauded the Uzalo star for stepping into the role and running with it.

“I pray one day the audience and the creators can be on the same page because there’s a real disconnect between what happens behind the scenes and what the public sees. This character does not belong to me.

“Once we as an audience can tap into this idea of creativity and collaboration instead of being entitled to actors lives, you’ll enjoy the art of what we’re actually doing so much more, I promise you. Much love.”

Responding to Khoza’s thread, @ leeera93 wrote: “We get it. We do. But still doesn’t change that we miss you. I’m trying but I can’t. Deep down I feel like you were not going to strip for those cops. Not the Mqhele that was you. Never!

@chipi_iyalode wrote: “You’re breaking my heart to be precise, your looks, stature made me glued to the TV, otherwise I don’t have the edge to watch again.”