WATCH: The reason why talented actress Zikhona Sodlaka exited Gqeberha: The Empire left fans devastated

Fans of actress Zikhona Sodlaka are heartbroken that she has left Mzansi Magic’s isiXhosa drama, Gqeberha: The Empire, where she plays Bullet.

A source from Gqeberha: The Empire told Zimoja that actress Zikhona Sodlaka quit owing to financial differences with producers.

According to the publication, the actress was dissatisfied with her remuneration. Despite many attempts to renegotiate her contract, she could not reach an agreement with the show’s producers.

Zikhona Sodlaka has officially left #GqeberhaTheEmpire pic.twitter.com/dQsdcAOJVR

— Jabulani Macdonald (Joy’s husband)⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) February 14, 2024

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It is reported that the Isixhosa speaking actress was also helping behind the scenes and her departure frustrated producers.

The insider added: “They did not have a backup and were left confused whether to replace her or kill her character. They left her storyline hanging, no one knows what to do with her character and they can’t replace her to avoid upsetting her fans.”

According to Bona, Sodlaka acknowledged her exit in an Instagram post, leaving social media users heartbroken.Nomsa Philiso, CEO for General Entertainment at Multichoice, announced her resignation and stated that the show was changing direction.

Fans are devastated.

@25tshego: “She is the reason I watched Gheberha in the first place after her fire role on the wife. I was excited to learn her new character as MaBullet and that it never came. The storyline never really gave us as to why they call her Bullet we waited in anticipation but dololo.”

@sellwi_lelimo: “I preferred her and Luzuko, but people made a lot of noise about his acting.”

@MsBrown_Eyes: “It’s only a matter of time before Zandile Msutwana also exists the WhatsApp group.”

@I_am_Bucie: “She’s too talented for that deadass show, it’s beneath her.”

@MaabuleM; “She did well. The show and storyline was not good for her. In fact, it’s trashy for everyone.”