By: Poelano Malema
Somizi Mhlongo is an entertainer of note.
The superstar has been in the entertainment business for over two decades.
But to this day, he is still fighting exploitation.
The reality show star took to Instagram to talk about how his legendary father, Ndaba Mhlongo, was a superstar, but his pay never matched his work.
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“I sometimes take for granted or forget whose seed I am…..or too humble about it……let me pride myself…..I was birthed by the first to ever do it……NDABA WALTER MHLONGO……MSHEFANE TO MANY……and some wonder why I am what and who I am…its no miracle……I’m the apple he is the tree…..multi talented dad…..multi award winning actor……TONY AWARD nominee for best choreography for SARAFINA on BROADWAY……SINGER….DANVER…ACTOR….INSTRUMENTALISTS……..COMEDIAN…..ETC…” wrote Mhlongo.
Mhlongo said his father’s salary never matched his talent.
“He never got the fortune to match his talents and contributions into the arts…..FAME AND FORTUNE never became his reality…..he was just famous……and exploited….,”wrote Mhlongo.
He added that he doesn’t want to end up like his father.
“That is why I will never compromise on my worth,” he said.
The media personality added that he will never allow exploitation.
“If u don’t have the budget for me….try next door….and this I do it for my parents……in their honor…….FAME AND FORTUNE shall be my reality…..coz I.. worth it….HAPPY WEDNESDAY”.
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Read the heartfelt message below.
Image courtesy of Instagram/ @Somizi



