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  • Scandal actress Mokokobale Makgopa talks about dark-skinned girls in the industry

    Scandal actress Mokokobale Makgopa talks about dark-skinned girls in the industry

    Scandal actress Mokokobale Makgopa has gushed over dark-skinned actresses in the industry that have broken barriers and made it easier for her to pursue her dream of acting.

    Mokokobale, who plays the role of Selewa on the hit E.tv soapie, says representation in the industry was important, especially for those who could feel marginalised because of their skin tone.

    “Something amazing happens when you watch stories that reflect your lived experience. There is something magical about seeing someone who has the same hair as you have, the same dark tone that you have represented on national TV.”

    She said she was inspired by actresses such as Grace Mahlaba, Masasa Mbangeni and Brenda Ngxoli.

    “As a little girl, watching these women who look like me opened the possibilities of me being on national TV as a dark-toned actress. It opened up the realisation that I have a voice and can be heard.”

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    She said that while the industry was becoming more welcoming of different skin tones, too often people limit themselves and allow stereotypes to decide what they can, and cannot, do.

    Mokokobale’s comments come as the conversation around colourism continues to hog headlines.

    Pearl Thusi and Bonnie Mbuli had a heated twar two months ago over “light-skinned privilege” and Beyoncé’ released a song called Brown-skinned Girl on her latest album.

    A Nigerian woman identified as Maj left Twitter divided after she sang her own version of the song titled Light-skinned Girls.

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    Khayakazi Kula

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    Source – News365coza

  • Twitter in love with Scandal Nurse Selewa AKA Mokokobale Makgopa – Pictures

    Twitter in love with Scandal Nurse Selewa AKA Mokokobale Makgopa – Pictures

    Growing up, actress Mokokobale Makgopa was shy to speak her mother tongue, Khelobedu, out of fear of being isolated or seen as different. Now her love for the Northern Sotho dialect has seen her grab the attention of SA in a role on hit TV show Scandal!

    Khelobedu is spoken by the Balobedu tribe in parts of Limpopo and is one of several Northern Sotho dialects spoken in the region. There’s been a major push for it to become the nation’s 12th official language. Makgopa, who grew up in Lenyeenyee, Limpopo, plays the role of a nurse called Selewa on the e.tv soapie, where she has captivated audiences by speaking the language. Using the language was deliberate to dismantle the stereotypes around the language,” she says.

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    Too often people who speak Khelobedu are laughed at or seen as the joker. There has been an overwhelming response, especially from speakers of the language in Limpopo who see someone who looks and speaks like them. I wish there were more opportunities for us. I wish there was more documenting and preservation of the language. I want to elevate the language. We should speak our language in a place we love — on stage or screen — and not be ashamed.”
    The fight for Khelobedu to be recognised as an official language has been a long one.

    The Modjadji royal family in 2016 called on Nelson Mandela to recognise Khelobedu after many students in the area it is spoken failed their matric exams because they had to translate their language into Sepedi.

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    Earlier this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa promised to make Khelobedu an official language during an address at the coronation of the queen of the Balobedu.

    Mokokobale Makgopa

    Makgopa joins a list of several Khelobedu speakers who are challenging stereotypes around the language. Award-winning musician Candy Tsa Mandebele and chart-topping singer King Monada perform in the language. Tsa Mandebele said she sang in Khelobedu due to her desire to preserve the language and because it felt more authentic. “As Balobedu we need to make sure our language grows in leaps and bounds.

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    Monada said the language had caused difficulties in the early stages of his career. “It can be difficult because some people don’t understand and will ask what you are singing. You don’t know if it will be as well received as you hope. On the other hand, even if it goes well, people will judge you and ask why you don’t just sing in a proper language like English.

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    Phat Joe

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    Source: Timeslive