South African actress Khanyi Mbau celebrates 20 years in the entertainment industry.
While speaking to ZiMoja, the actress opened up about her career and life plans along with where she is currently based.
“I have been living in the Middle East full-time. I am a resident,” she said while speaking to the publication.
“I am there trying to figure out what I am doing and what my contribution in this entertainment industry space is and what my purpose now is.”
“I have been doing this for 20 years. I am literally in Dubai trying to figure it out,” she says.
“I have done marriage, children, acting, music, skin bleaching, being a sugar baby. I have done it all. So, what I am doing now? I thought the best way to figure this out is to move away so I can look back in,” she says.
The Young, Famous & African reality star says she is relevant, however, she is aware that the industry has changed.
“Gen-Z [A term used for people born mid-to-late 1990s] is amazing. Our time has come. I know I am still relevant, but the industry has changed. It’s no longer about going to events to be seen. There is now social media and people going viral every day. I am living in Dubai, taking some type of hiatus to find myself and my position. I am doing this though in an ultra-futuristic city where the world is leading.”
Khanyi also revealed what she has learnt for the past 20 years being in the entertainment industry.
“In these 20 years, I learned that I am not new or the freshest thing. The industry gives you your turn. You’re not special, or different, it’s just your turn to drive the culture.”
I want to own it. I am ready to write, produce and open up the industry and let other children shine. I have been cancelled many times. I have had my nudes all over the internet and on people’s phones. I have seen it all. I know what it’s like to be thrust into this fame with bosses not understanding but I want now to go into proper production,” she added.
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