Mzansi actor Owen Sejake talks about the political plot in Showmax’s “Empini.”
Owen Sejake is a veteran actor who plays General Moeti in the Showmax original “Empini.” Moeti is a powerful political figure who wants to run for Deputy President. Sejake stated that the series reveals many things that people don’t see, especially things that happen inside Parliament.
He opened up about his character, saying,
“He is aware that he has seen it all, especially in the warzone (empini). He has spent time in caves and holes, sometimes drinking dirty water to survive. He has witnessed so much and is very calculating.”
The actor also spoke about what the character taught him.
“If there’s one thing General has taught me, it’s discipline. Through this character, I learned how people behave when they are put in a corner.”
Empini also stars Siyabonga Thwala as Khaya Bhodoza. Speaking about Bhodoza, he said,
“I met him through theatre. The first time I saw him, he was a tiny little boy; we were doing industrial theatre. He was playing a naughty type of young man. That’s where he really built himself. We travelled the whole country. It’s always nostalgic when I look at him and remember those days.”
“Now he’s grown, and he’s a husband. A few weeks ago, we were talking, and he said, ‘You know, bra Owen, as you grow up, it’s important to have someone who’s a friend. All those things you taught me, now I also have a wife.’ I was very encouraged and proud hearing that.”
