He’s gone, see him no more! Class Act season 1 first runner up Muzi Clive Ngwenya died on Tuesday. Unconfirmed reports from www.wonted.co.za state that “Muzi passed away on Tuesday when he was trapped inside a burning house. We do not know the full story of his death.”
Muzi with his
Class Act of the week accolade
Earlier this morning, his fellow season 1 contestant, Malusi Mbele wrote on his (Malusi) Facebook page: “Muzi clive, may ur soul rest in peace my brother!!!” A whole lot of Muzi fans have been posting on his(Muzi) Facebook page expressing their shock and disbelief about the news of his passing. Lebo Makete wrote: “I'm horrified, shocked and in disbelief! Gone too soon! I will miss you dearly my friend... May your soul rest in peace Muzi Clive Ngwenya. My deepest condolences to your family.”
@Official_SABC1 tweeted: "RIP to the humble and talented Muzi Clive. Gone too soon, our prayers are with your loved ones."
Another fan, Silindile Mabaso,wrote, “not fair,may your sacred soul rest in peace!”
TVSA bloggers will remember Muzi from his initial cheesy and initial over the top acting when he took part in the SABC1 talent show. However, Muzi soon picked up a few things about the craft, upped his ante and became a firm favourite amongst viewers who kept him on the show by voting for him ‘til the very end. He managed to solidify his relationship with his fans through Facebook and Twitter.
Muzi was pitted against Sdumo Mtshali in the show’s finale. Viewers were divided upon Sdumo winning as a considerable number of viewers believed Muzi should have won.
Suffice to say, Muzi went on to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry. After the show ended, Muzi went to New Year Film Academy where he did a crash course in acting. “I’m looking all debonair and hitting the streets of LA tonight,” he wrote on his Facebook profile page back in 2010 which I commented saying, “Enjoy man and do SA proud”.
I have never had the opportunity to meet him or talk to him but thanks to social media, he and I have communicated.
Upon his return from the States, Muzi went on to star in Mabrr The Musical which played at the SA State Theatre. The musical was about the lives and times of fallen SA queen of Afropop Brenda Fassie aka Mabrr.
As if that was not enough,
Muzi managed to bag a role in the soon to be an internationally acclaimed film Winnie which was shot in late 2010 and is due for release somewhere this year. Jennifer Hudson, who is reported to be marrying her wrestler fiancé of four years, David Otunga, plays Winnie in the film.
I remember someday sitting at home and very bored, then I decided to tune in to Mzansi Magic and I was greeted by Muzi’s great acting on a local low budget film shot in Soweto.
There was something about Muzi that set him apart from his peers. He embodied everything that Class Act is all about. He had the aura, the personality, the star quality and the body fit for a Class Act. He wasn’t your average Joe, he was a true star destined for greatness.
Fate has yet again robbed us of another star. Yes, Muzi was a star in his own right. We had expected to see him accomplish many other things still. There were a series of articles that former TVSA blogger
Blaqueboi (who is now
a roving reporter for Zoopy and
a blogger on his very own blogspot) wrote about the show and a lot of them feature Muzi.
@PhilMphela tweeted: "I refuse to accept that Muzi Clive has passed away. It can't be. Love u bro. RIP."
Muzi will be solely missed not only by his family but also by his legion of fans, especially women who enjoyed drooling over him each time they saw him on the streets or acting in any given show.
May your soul rest in peace Muzi!!!!