Sebben died in a car accident in Potchefstroom, northwest May, in the early hours of a Sunday morning.
On what would have been his 31st birthday, the late actor Mpho Sebeng was remembered by friends and former colleagues in a heartfelt post on social media.
“Happy birthday, son. Oh Mpho, I miss you so much and I don't want to cry, but I can't help it, I love you, son,” actress Ntati Moshesh wrote.
Sebben, 30, died in a road accident in Potchefstroom, North West, in the early hours of a Sunday in May.
Happy Birthday, son ♥️😭 Oh Mpho, I miss you so much, I don't want to cry but I can't help it, I love you, son. pic.twitter.com/915AwEbOIr
— Nthati Mosheshh (@NthatiMosheshh) November 30, 2024
brave people Actor Standile Nkosi was among those who remembered Seben on his birthday.
“Happy birthday Chomy Yami (my friend), it still hurts. I miss the good times. I have a lot to say but I don't want to break. I want to enjoy today,” Nkosi wrote. .
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The unexpected death of Seben shocked the industry.
The day after his death, the television production company that was filming the film paid tribute to the late actor by carving “Rest in Peace” on a clapperboard.
Former co-star of Seben's TV drama saints and sinnersUpon hearing of Seben's death, Tuso Mbedu said something short-sighted.
“When I heard that Mpho had passed away, something short-circuited inside me. What are the words to connect? I still see posts and changed profile pictures and my brain wonders why it happened. “I refuse to accept that queen actress.
His memorial service at the Joburg Theater was attended by an incredible number of industry and general public.
At least 100 to 200 people were unable to find seats at the Lesedi Theater in Joburg, and many watched the memorial service on a screen outside the theater.
“This number is [of people] It proves that he was a polite young man and respected everyone he worked with. That’s why there are so many people,” actor and director Meshack Mavuso told The Citizen at the time.
former Isidingo Actor Motlatsi Mafatshe was also present and said:
Not everyone can come to this industry and make a mark and be loved by everyone…some are divas and some are difficult to work with because they think they are successful. . ”
Seben posthumously won the Best Supporting Actor Award for a Telenovela at the South African Film and Television Awards (Safta) in October this year. The Estate By Clive Morris Productions.
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