Talented actor Mpho Sebeng and renowned actress Nthati Moshesh star in Showmax’s 016 FM. MPHO SEBENG: FINAL WORK TshisaLIVE reports that actor Mpho Sebeng secured the role of DJ Whiskey in 016 FM before his untimely death on Sunday, 5 May. Speaking about his character in his last interview, Sebeng says DJ Whiskey is “someone who likes the limelight and wants to be number one”.
“What piqued my interest about 016FM is that it is a story that is about the Vaal. I feel like there haven’t been many stories that have shed a light on this particular part of the country. The Vaal is such a melting pot of culture, fashion and language, which was something I was drawn to while doing my research about the area,” said the actor.
He adds that he immersed himself in the pop cultural movement in the Vaal to prepare for the role. “I immersed myself in understanding the movement to have a better understanding of the character. I had to take time to hang around with the locals, specially the people who started the culture of ama-Italiana and izikhothane .
The late star also revealed that he also watched a lot of videos and skits online. He would purposefully look for skits made by people from the Vaal going about their day. BACKGROUND OF ‘016 FM’ Actor Joseph Sedibo stars alongside Mpho Sebeng as DJ Tsietsi in the Showmax Original drama series, 016 FM .
OK Mzansi reports that the show follows two polar opposite DJs who join forces to save their beloved radio station. Their jo.
