Helen plays the role of Raisebe in Queen Modjaji.
Actress Helen Lebepe said she was grateful for the opportunity to bring the stories of her people to the forefront.
Lebepe is one of the most recognizable faces on Mzansi television, known for his roles in shows such as; generation, saints and sinners, redemptionand more recently Queen Modjaji.
The actress, who plays Raizbe in the series, said the role was more than just acting. It's a tribute to her roots and a celebration of her native language and culture.
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“It was extraordinary because this is a story about my people. I'm Morobedu, I grew up in Borobedu. That's why this project is more special than any project I've done before,” Lebepe said. said. The Citizen.
Furthermore, she added: “The time has come to express the story of the Balobedu people and our language, which has been marginalized for so long.
“This show is the first major exposure of our tribe, especially in mainstream media, and tells our story from the beginning: where the Balobedu people came from and where we are going.”
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Helen Lebepe talks about being a proud Morobedu person
Lebepe said she is passionate about her heritage and is proud to showcase the traditions and culture of the Balobedu people.
“What makes me proud of Balobedu is our vibrant costumes. It's colorful, bold and beautiful,” she said.
“We are also proud of our love for traditional foods.Growing up, I remember the excitement of harvest time when we prepared dishes such as toffee, sweet potatoes, molho and leterele.
“And of course, we love meat because we slaughter for so many different reasons.”
Queen Modjaji Telling the story of Queen Balobedu
It was created by film director, producer and playwright Duma Ndlovu. Queen Modjaji This is the story of Modjaji, the first queen of the Barobedu tribe, a legendary rainmaker.
talk to The Citizen A few weeks ago, Mr Ndlovu stressed the importance of bringing these stories to light, saying it was long overdue.
“It's a shame that it's only been 30 years since democracy began and we're still telling Africa's story. That's what we should have been doing all along.
“More than that, we are telling the story of a woman. Queen Modjaji came to earth. She is telling her own story. We are living in the era of Queen Modjaji. .”
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He added: “We wanted to give future generations and people around the world a deeper understanding and appreciation of African heritage.
“The story of Queen Modjaji is a tale of strength, wisdom and spiritual power.”
Queen Modjaji Broadcast every Sunday at 8pm mzansi magic Channel 161.
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