“‘I Feel Like I Personally Failed You, Mam’Nandi’: Zenande Mfenyana’s Emotional Tribute”
“‘I Feel Like I Personally Failed You, Mam’Nandi’: Zenande Mfenyana’s Emotional Tribute”
South African actress Zenande Mfenyane shares heartfelt memories of Nandi Nyembe, expressing regret and sorrow over not doing more.
As the nation mourns the passing of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe, actress Zenande Mfenyana took to X to honour her memory.
Mfenyana and the late actress starred alongside each other on Ashes to Ashes and The Queen.
ZENANDE MFENYANA REMEBERS NANDI NYEMBE
The Inimba star reflected on a tender moment during her pregnancy with the late Nandi Nyembe, recalling her warmth and guidance.
She admitted feeling as though she personally failed the legend and wished she could have done more to show her appreciation.
Her tweet read: “I remember during my pregnancy how she fondly held my hand and told me that I shouldn’t let just anyone stroke my belly. I feel like I personally failed you Mam’ Nandi, and I’m sorry I didn’t do more 💔 #RIPNandiNyembe.”
In another tweet, she said working with Nandi Nyembe deeply impacted her, and her passing has left her heartbroken.
“From growing up watching Mam’Nandi on Kideo telling us African stories, to having the honour and pleasure of working alongside her on Ashes to Ashes & The Queen…my heart is shattered #RIPNandiNyembe.”
