Muvhango actor Tebatso Mashishi (Prodykal Son’s) promise to his late friend!
Well-known South African star Tebatso Mashishi vows to keep friend’s legacy alive.
The Muvhango actor and rapper, Tebatso “Prodykal Son” Mashishi, has made a heartfelt pledge to commemorate his late friend, Sibusiso Khwinana’s legacy.
Sibusiso’s shocking death
Tebatso, from Tshwane, said the shocking death of Sibusiso, who starred alongside him in the movie Matwetwe, has taken a huge toll on both his personal and professional life.
The late Sibusiso, who played the lead role in Matwetwe, was fatally stabbed during an attempted robbery outside a movie complex in March 2019.
Speaking to the publication, Tebatso (31) opened up about the lasting effect the loss has had on him.
“The loss of Sibusiso Khwinana deeply influenced my first album. It’s called A Lot Happened, where I delve into my mental health struggles, grief, and how I had to go through therapy to process it all. I felt lost for a long time, and the feelings are reflected in the album,” Tebatso said.
The actor further reflected on his fond memories of Sibusiso while working on Matwetwe and how such experiences are attached to his creative process.
“My acting background helped shape the character of Prodykal Son. The storytelling skills I developed in acting have flowed into my music. I’ve also incorporated elements of culture and tradition into my current album, Bet On Yourself. It’s a fusion of African rhythms and hip-hop, blending my knowledge of both worlds,” he said.
“Sibusiso and I shared so many memories on set while shooting Matwetwe. We grew up together in the arts, starting out in theatre. Those memories are woven into the fabric of my first album.”
Tebatso is set to release his highly anticipated single and collaborative album titled Bet On Yourself.
He said that the latest album was a search for new sounds.
“From a sonic perspective, it combines African rhythms with hip-hop. It comes from a place of gratitude, gratitude to God for carrying us through tough times. It’s a fun and grounded album that embraces African sounds and rhythms.”
He further gave an assurance that he was committed to keeping Sibusiso’s memory alive.
“Sbu’s legacy will forever live in my music and projects. In A Lot Happened, I committed to honouring him, and that’s something I’ll continue doing. Sbu was a legend in his own right, and his memory will live on forever through my work.”