Icons of African arts: Thembi Mtshali-Jones and Leleti Khumalo win big at Golden Elephant
The awards ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Dr John Kani Theatre .On Wednesday, legendary actors Thembi Mtshali-Jones and Leleti Khumalo were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2nd annual Golden Elephant Ceremony. The Golden Elephant Lifetime Achievement Awards celebrate South African and international talent, whose contributions have been shaping African arts for over two decades.
The award is presented by Word Of Mouth Pictures and Duma Ndlovu Academy to people who have made a lasting impact on the creative industry.Mtshali-Jones is one of South Africa's most celebrated actors. She is known for her roles in popular television series such as"We are deeply honoured and grateful to receive the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2ND ANNUAL Golden Elephant Ceremony.
"Creativity is the heartbeat of the industry, and we must recognise and celebrate those who bring extraordinary contributions to keep it alive," said Ndlovu.We are humbled by this prestigious award and thankful for the opportunity to contribute to the creative industry. This recognition motivates us to keep pushing boundaries and telling meaningful stories through our art.
Khumalo was announced as one of the new additions to the long-running Tshivenda soapie last month when it was renewed for a 26th season. She stars as Dr Nonhlanhla Ximba, the CEO of Siyabusa Construction."I know that people expect a lot from me, so my biggest focus is on my deliverables. This role is new to me, and I'm enjoying it so far," she said.actor said Dr Ximba, who hails from KZN, honours her roots.
"I cannot say this character is the same as those I've played years ago. It's so different, and that's why I said yes to it," she said, adding that she looked forward to her character's debut.Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
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