🎧 Celebrity Rush Connection with Mzikayise Makroti (Daddy Cool) Actor from ISITHA

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We sat down with legendary actor Mzikayise Makroti, popularly known as Daddy Cool, for a fun and fast-paced round of Celebrity Rush Connection. Born in Kagiso in 1975, Daddy Cool takes us through his journey in the entertainment industry — from his early days in local youth theatre groups to becoming a familiar face on South African television.

With a career spanning over three decades, he has featured in iconic productions such as Generations, Rhythm City, Jozi H, Society, Abo Mzala, How to Steal 2 Million, Skeem Saam, DiepCity (Season 1), The Black Door, and currently stars as Nkanyiso on Isitha: The Enemy. He was also nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor at the Royalty Soapie Awards (2021) for his role in DiepCity.

Beyond acting, Daddy Cool is the Founder of Kagiso Artists Management and Co-Founder of Westrand Spiritual Singers. The game reveals his personality, experiences, and the passion that continues to drive his legacy in the creative industry.
3 Feb English South Africa Society & Culture

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