Legendary actor Owen Sejake, who has enthralled audiences for more than 50 years, now plays a significant role in the Showmax Original series Empini.
Sejake is well-known for his parts in television series such as Tsotsi, Zone 14, and Soul City, to mention a few.
He portrays General Moeti in Empini, a strong political figure who aspires to be the deputy president.
Sejake clarified, “This character is more stoic and he is aware that he has seen it all, especially in the warzone (empini)” when describing how this role varies from his prior ones. He has lived in holes and caverns for a while, occasionally consuming tainted water to survive. Moeti is extremely calculating and has seen a lot.
He claimed that the figure had taught him discipline, among other things. “I’ve learned how people behave when they are put in a corner,” he continued.
A word for the audience
The renowned actor expressed his hope that the audience will learn a valuable lesson from the production.
“I think a new age has begun. You recognise that being in politics is like being in a combat zone every time you turn on the television. You have to deal with every kind of personality.
“You will recognise some but not trust others, but you will know some very well.” There is chaos even in their meetings! Despite the expectation of oneness, every individual wears a different colour. Even though these people are supposed to have similar goals, they all have different motivations. There is a war!”
“Yes, the show will bring out many things we didn’t know about,” Sejake said in closing. That is what artists have created. This is the main purpose of art.
Empini is a gripping thriller about Ndoni Themba (Nambitha Ben-Mazwi), a troubled bodyguard searching for answers, and is set in the perilous realm of private protection.
