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Showbiz Reporter
The (NACZ) has mourned the death of veteran football administrator, actor and events director (MC), Ndumiso Gumede (76) who passed away in Bulawayo on Wednesday after a short illness.
NACZ director, Nicholas Moyo said Gumede was a prolific actor who featured in several local film and television productions.
“He first got involved in acting through the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) radio dramas where he was part of the cast of Sakhelene Zinini written by legendary broadcasters Harry Nleya and Amon Nyamambi.
“His first foray into film was when he did the choreography for the uprising song in the 1987 epic drama film, Cry Freedom, directed and produced by Richard Attenborough,” Moyo said.
According to Moyo, Gumede’s major break came when he landed the role of a priest counselling a new couple on how to avoid catching HIV in Xola written by Busi Dlodlo.
“He then appeared in several other local productions including More Time in 1993 where he played the role of Baba Ncube. In 2000, Gumede played the role of Coach in Yellow Card directed by John Riber with Leroy Gopal as the main actor also featuring the late Lazarus Boora Gringo.”
Gumede was also an entertaining MC who entertained guests and livened up events whenever he took charge of the microphone.
“The death of Ndumiso Gumede has robbed the nation of a multi-talented individual who excelled in acting where his natural flair and passion brought a sense of reality to the parts he played on screen.
“His untimely demise painfully came at a time when he had become a fountain of wisdom for many up-and-coming artistes who looked up to him for advice and inspiration in their careers,” Moyo said.
“May his soul Rest in Peace.”
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