(Makhulu
Hlophe)
artSMart is sad to announce the death of
actress Makhulu Hlophe.
Pascar Dube, former Arts Programme
Coordinator/Associate Producer at The Playhouse Company now living in
Johannesburg, pays tribute:
“I am on the state of disbelief, shock and
devastated by sudden passing of Makhulu Hlophe. I worked with this phenomenal
actress in a number of theatre productions, projects and community outreach
programmes since 2007 to early 2011. She was a friend, sister and fellow
artist. A comedian of note, there was never a dull moment in her company. She
would crack a joke at any time.
“Makhulu was a stage actress whose acting
captured audience attention and drove content performance. In recent years she
had a lead role on one of Mzansi Magic’s short films where she did a sterling
work. Makhulu was also a Maskandi, uMbhaqanga and Afro-jazz musician and singer.
She also worked with one of the greatest artists in the industry such as Madala
Kunene, Gcina Mhlophe, Bheki Mkhwane, Faca Kulu, Thabo Mnguni and many.
“Makhulu was an extraordinary, astonishing
and fantastic actress of our times. She may fall on the list of the unsung
heroes & heroines, however to us who have worked with her we praise and
salute her as an achiever. Undoubtedly we are privileged to have lived and
shared beautiful memories during her lifetime.”
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