The legendary actor will be buried on Saturday.
We met some veteran Mzansi actors at the memorial service for the late Darlington “Papa G” Michaels at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani on Thursday.
he, IsidingoMichaels left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
He passed away on Friday, September 13th, after a brief illness.
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Sello Maake Ka Ncube, Motshabi Tyelele, Makalo Mofokeng
talk The CitizenFormer “Muvhango” actor Makalo Mofokeng reflected on his long-standing relationship with Michaels, dating back to the late 1970s and early 1980s.
“We worked together at GK Productions on Pioneer Avenue in Dube, Soweto, way back in 1979, 1981 and 1982. He was older than me and ahead of me in most of the shows. Mom and her luggageWhile I'm working Hungry Spoon.
“Bra Darlington is not the same age as someone like the late Ndaba Mhlongo. [actor and choreographer]”He's on that level when it comes to his work. I never worked with him on the ground but he was a jokey guy but when it came to work he was serious,” Mofokeng said.
Sello Maake ka Ncube also shared fond memories, laughing as he recalled his first meeting with the legendary actor.
“I remember the first time I saw him, I was about 17 and he was in a Bra Gibb production. [Gibson Kente] It is called Can you stand it?.
“But his role is SurvivalWorkshop 71's production of The Simpsons really blew me away. I couldn't sleep after watching it. At the time, musicals were the norm, so it was the first time I'd seen a play without music. He was a very loving person, and he had the best clothes.
Actress Motshabi Tierele spoke about her special relationship with Michaels that goes beyond their shared profession.
“Boot Darlington lives near my uncle and whenever he sees me he scolds me for not coming to see him often,” she said with a laugh, imitating her uncle.
“We can always rewind and look at everything he did, but he was a special person. I don't remember him ever being angry,” she added.
Funeral details for Darlington “Papa G” Michaels
Mr Michaels' burial will take place on Saturday, September 21. The funeral will take place at Uncle Tom's Community Centre, Orlando West, Soweto, from 9am to 11am.
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