Bassie Kumalo Pays Tribute to Nomzamo Mbatha

Just last week, it was announced that South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha will play a leading role in upcoming sequel to the 1988 classic, ‘Coming To America 2’.

The 29 year old will be joining an international cast, starring Eddie Murphy. Other cast members include Tracy Morgan, Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones and KiKi Layne.

Though her character details have not been revealed, Nomzamo is already winning admiration and praise.

One person who has taken time to pay tribute to her, is TV personality Basetsana Kumalo, who also happens to be a family member.

Bassie, 45, has been part of Nomzamo since childhood, and could not hide her admiration in a lengthy Instagram post.

”It was just yesterday seeing this beautiful ”brown eyed girl” playing in the yard and swimming with her sister Karla in our friend’s home, Ntombi and Carlos Pereira in Hurlingham. (You know sweetheart, she watches over you). Today baby girl, you are an international movie star! You have earned that accolade, so bask in it!” she wrote.

”Through the years Zamo, I have watched how hard you have worked to cultivate and hone your craft, with such diligence, precision and determination. Your happy dispostion, childlike manner and exuberance always delighted us when you were growing up. Now the world gets to appreciate the gift of you, in its full essence.

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All your Aunties in our Whatzapp group are still crying and have not stopped. When I got the news 3 weeks ago @pumzano swore me to absolute secrecy. Yhoooo it was such a tough secret to keep, as all I just wanted to do was to shout it from the rooftops!
Congratulations Nomzamo Nonzwakazi Mbatha, yours is no mean feat for an African girl child. Your success is a startling reminder that ”black girl child, your dreams are valid.” We are ”Coming2America” please tell Eddie Murphy to expect us! 🤣🤣🤣 Well done cupcakes, with sprinkles and icing (as Bontle would say🧁🧁) Mzansi is proud of you Nana. Sithi halala @nomzamo_m halala! You are loved.”

 

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A post shared by Basetsana Kumalo (@basetsanakumalo) on Aug 23, 2019 at 11:41am PDT

Nomzamo replied to this sweet message with one of her own, expressing her love to her aunt.

”How fortunate am I that in every season of my life your love is forever there to carry me, to lift me and to be the wind beneath my wings. I love you soooooo much aunty’B. Not many know just how deep our tie runs as a family. Your prayers and constant cheering on gives me motivation to be the best, kindest, grandest and most fearless version of myself. I promise to make you proud! Send my love to everyone at home. Can’t wait to come back for kisses and to be swallowed up in your love! 💕❤️💕❤️💕”

Coming To America 2 has a December 18, 2020 release date. The plot will be a continuation of the first, with Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) becoming king of the fictional country of Zamunda. He returns to America to find his son.

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