Former Generations actor Vuyo Dabula joins Uzalo

Former Generations: The Legacy actor, Vuyo Dabula who played the role of Gadaffi is making a comeback on our small screens. Dabula is joining the cast of the popular SABC 1 drama, Uzalo, which is shot on location in KwaMashu and the city of Durban in KwaZulu Natal.

Dabula, joins Uzalo Season 9 where he will play the role of Bentley Majozi. Producers of the show say Bentley’s character will keep viewers on the edge of their seats and “promise nothing short of drama and suspense”. Dabula has been off the showbiz radar after leaving Generations: The Legacy in 2021. He told ZiMoja that he nearly died after being involved in an incident, although he did not dwell too much on the matter.

“I was pretty much forced to take a break because I sustained injuries in a near death situation, I could not physically do much. I don’t talk much about personal things,” he said. While on Generations, and when he was recuperating, he was religiously watching Uzalo. “They’re an incredibly generous cast and easy people to work with. This must be something in the water because the whole production team is a great vibe, very welcoming and deeply supportive,” he added about working on the production.

Nonhle Jali, Slie Ndlovu and Ntokozo Vilakazi will also be joining the soapie. Nonhle Jali takes on the role of Thandiwe, a businesswoman with ambitious goals and a penchant for danger. Thandiwe’s character finds a perfect business soulmate in Xoliswa, portrayed by Slie Ndlovu, who is a ruthless businesswoman and stops at nothing to maintain her dominance in the cutthroat world of business. Ntokozo will play the role of Mabillion, adding another layer of intrigue as he grapples grief, vengeance and a puzzled mind. Ofentse Thinane, SABC 1 Channel Head was full of praise about the three joining the production. “They have breathed life into their roles, adding layers of intrigue and excitement to our beloved show.

Is Vuyo Dabula leaving Generations: The Legacy?

Vuyo Dabula is reportedly exiting Generations: The Legacy and this time for good. The actor has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately.

According to TrueLove, Vuyo Dabula is leaving the show and will not be part of the upcoming season after the negotiations with the producers allegedly failed.

“It’s true that Vuyo is no longer a part of the show and he will be greatly missed, but I can confirm that there are two new additions to the show that viewers can look forward to,” said Nandipha Pantsi who is apparently a Generations: The Legacy’s publicist.

Vuyo Dabula played the gangster Gadaffi, AKA Kumkani Phakade and was a fan favourite, who was always described as a “thug in a suit.” Vuyo was cast in 2014 and towards the end of his stay at Generations: The Legacy, Vuyo Dabula had been rumoured to be leaving the show but he had later on denied such claims.
This was because he was playing on the hit Netflix series starring Pearl Thusi called Queen Sono, but the show did not get renewed. He had been given an ultimatum by the producers of Generations: The Legacy, to pick which production he would stay with and he had chosen Queen Sono.

Sources told Daily Sun at the time, that he was making a bad decision, “It makes no sense for him to choose to leave a show that gives him financial stability. He is leaving behind a stable salary. We knew about the ultimatum he was given, but his decision came as a shock because he’s one of the lead actors on the show.”

Vuyo even apparently confirmed his exit at the time, “I was going to reveal this, but I guess it is what is.”

VUYO DABULA (GADAFFI) RETURNS TO GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY

Recently watchers saw the exit of Gadaffi from Generations: The Legacy. Fans accepted that they were seeing the remainder of him following reports that grant winning entertainer Vuyo Dabula who has been exemplifying the person for a large portion of 10 years has unloaded the show for greener fields.

An Insider revealed to Daily Sun recently that the star was shooting his leave scenes from the show and furthermore affirmed that the person was not being killed off the show as makers were worried about the appraisals.

“A few group watched the show as a result of him. So his takeoff may kill a few, yet the truth will surface eventually. His last scene is booked to air on 17 March.

“He is occupied with shooting his leave scenes from the show, and watchers will say a final farewell to him in the a little while. He will not be killed off the show, however,” a source disclosed to Daily Sun.

The entertainer additionally affirmed that he was not leaving the show. He said he was confounded by the phony news that has been coursing session him leaving the show and the country.

“I’m remaining. There are a ton of stories around this. It is somewhat odd, the possibility that I am leaving Generations has been gone before by other news that have been circling that I am leaving South Africa.

“The fantastical one, the stupendous one was that I planned to work with 50 penny on Black Mafia Family. It is unquestionably invigorating to peruse,” he told Drum.

Watchers at long last had the chance to see his return this Thursday 8 July and many have taken to online media stages to celebrate.

Here are not many responses from Twitter

Shireen Mitchell said the show was getting exhausting without him and she is amped up for his return.

“I’m so glad he is back… @bulada is my top choice. Truly speaking Generations was getting exhausting. I simply trust he doesn’t get back with Tshidi. Tshidi and Mkhulu can enjoy a reprieve now yhoo..

Welcome back, Grootman la ma Grootman! ??#GenerationsTheLegacy pic.twitter.com/MdOuqf9m4U

— #GenerationsTheLegacy (@Gen_legacy) July 9, 2021

Vuyo Dabula (Gadaffi) speaks on leaving Generations: The Legacy and working with US rapper 50 Cents

 

Rumour has it that actor Vuyo Dabula (44) is leaving Generations: The Legacy.

He’s not going anywhere, Gadaffi as he is known on the soapie, tells us firmly. He says the reports about his ‘departure’ left him gob smacked.

I am staying. There are a whole lot of stories around this. It is a bit bizarre, the idea that i am leaving Generations ha been preceded by other news that has been circulating that i am leaving SA.”he says

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There have been several versions of stories about his alleged departure.

If he’s not joining the telenovela The Queen, he’s going to Uzalo. Some say he was forced to choose between the soapie and Queen Sono, And some even suggested he’s going international.

” The fantastic one, the grand one, was that i was going to work with 50 cents on Black Mafia family.It is certainly exciting to read.” the actor said

Vuyo is par of the cast of Queen Sono season 1 which gave him an opportunity to tap into the spy genre. While there was excitement and mention of Season 2, it as unfortunately canned.

” We were going to do Queen Sono next year but unfortunately that has been canceled,” he adds.

He stars in a South African action movie Shaft 6, that was released in November.

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Filming Queen Sono wouldn’t have been easy during a pandemic, he says.

” It would have been a struggle with the times we are living in, it would have been a bit of a nightmare, Vuyo explains.

As disappointing as it is, Vuyo says one has to kind of keep a cool head and work around the pandemic.

“For most people, the fact that you are able to provide for your family is good enough,” he adds.

He is currently finishing off shooting on Generations just before the production goes on a holiday break.

His character i still a firm favorite with the ladies, after more than five years playing Gadaffi, the charming criminal who lives his own rules.

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“Just from the audition, I remember saying to myself on the first day, on set and I wwas next to Ronnie Nyakale, (Papa Action in Yizo Yizo) “What am i getting myself into?” he laughs.

Although the pandemic has d established some of his plans, remains hopeful about the future.

“Hopefully, Vuyo Daula will have his hands on the pie with his rapidly growing industry as we attract International attention.

There is so much potential growth.”

Gadaffi (Vuyo Dabula) fired from Generations The Legacy

Actor Vuyo Dabula who plays Gadaffi on SABC 1 soapie Generations The Legacy was fired with immediate effect after switching allegiance to Queen Sono.

It’s has been finally confirmed that the multi-awarding actor will be having his last gigs with Generations in the few days to come. Generations: The Legacy star, Vuyo Dabula is finally leaving the show for good.

He chose Queen Sono over Generations The Legacy, sources confirm. Mzansi had come to know Dabula as Gadaffi, the thug in a suit. He has perfectly played his character with such complexity that fans often have a love-hate relationship with him.

Viewers of Generations were left broken after they learned that the star actor was not renewing his contract.

Well, it has finally been confirmed by sources close to the show that he was given an ultimatum by the show producers who made him chose between leaving the soapie and going for the upcoming Nexflix season of Queen Sono. He chose to leave.

Dabula exit comes in the wake of Rapulana and Zitha exit from the show a few months ago.

“They placed two options before him, either he chooses to stay with the show or goes to shoot the upcoming season of Netflix’s Queen Sono, but he chose to leave. He made his decision earlier this month and will be leaving the show shortly,” said a source.

Vuyo’s career is gunning for its peak at the moment.

Gadaffi’s Generations colleagues expressed disappointment over his move to Queen Sono. Several actors claimed that it’s not as financially stable as Generations.

This shocking exit suggests a lot about the rumoured problems behind the scenes between producers and its seasoned actors.

Dabula made headlines after he was hinted to be in 50 Cent’s Black Mafia Family project. The US Rapper 50 Cent took to Instagram where he claimed he’s a fan of Vuyo Dabula who plays Gadaffi in Generations and would like him to star in his new series

After being contacted for comment Dabula said

“I was going to reveal this, but I guess it is what is.”