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Queen Moroka (Genarations) attends Zimbabwe indigenisation indaba
22 Jul 2011 at 03:08hrs | Views
South African actress Sophie Ndaba, who acts as Queen in Generations, arrived in Zimbabwe to attend an Indigenisation indaba.
She arrived in Harare on Tuesday and is expected to fly out today.
The indigenisation indaba was held at the Rainbow Towers yesterday.
Ndaba revealed her other side as a successful businesswoman. She runs an events management firm.
"I am here because I am a businesswoman in my own right. The purpose of this function is not only to learn more about business opportunities in the country, but also to invest in it.
"My aim is to establish business connections in Zimbabwe," Ndaba said.
The mother of three said she wants to empower the youths at large with her business plan.
"I thank the Minister of Youth Development Cde Saviour Kasukuwere for a job well done in developing the youths through indigenisation," she said.
The actress said the entertainment industry was improving compared to previous years and would like to conduct one workshop on the arts side.
"Arts is my passion and as you all know I am where I am because of Generations. I think for the development of the arts sector people should not look for fame first but should be passion driven," she said.
Commenting on how she tackles business, acting and motherhood she said:
"I prioritise my things. I am a mother at home and I make sure my children have that motherly love.
"On business, you don't have to be there all the time. You chose best co-ordinators and work smart.
"Acting is my love. Sometimes I am in the studio the whole day but I make sure all is attended to. I do not conduct my business from the phone. It is best to rely on e-mails."
Ndaba said loyalty and respect can improve a person's life.
"I am still part of Generations and I will be in the show for the foreseeable future," she said.
The actress grew up at Harare Children's Home as her mother was away and went to Roosevelt Girls High School in Harare.
Ndaba who comes from humble beginnings started her career as a model before venturing into the television industry.
She made her television debut with the series Class of '92. After that she had supporting roles in Thlaranthlophe, and Yizo Yizo 1.
Next came cameo roles in productions such as Egoli and Soul City.
Then she hit the big time when she joined SABC 1 soap Generations in its first year more than 15 years ago.
She has also appeared in several advertisements including HIV awareness messages.
She arrived in Harare on Tuesday and is expected to fly out today.
The indigenisation indaba was held at the Rainbow Towers yesterday.
Ndaba revealed her other side as a successful businesswoman. She runs an events management firm.
"I am here because I am a businesswoman in my own right. The purpose of this function is not only to learn more about business opportunities in the country, but also to invest in it.
"My aim is to establish business connections in Zimbabwe," Ndaba said.
The mother of three said she wants to empower the youths at large with her business plan.
"I thank the Minister of Youth Development Cde Saviour Kasukuwere for a job well done in developing the youths through indigenisation," she said.
The actress said the entertainment industry was improving compared to previous years and would like to conduct one workshop on the arts side.
"Arts is my passion and as you all know I am where I am because of Generations. I think for the development of the arts sector people should not look for fame first but should be passion driven," she said.
Commenting on how she tackles business, acting and motherhood she said:
"I prioritise my things. I am a mother at home and I make sure my children have that motherly love.
"On business, you don't have to be there all the time. You chose best co-ordinators and work smart.
"Acting is my love. Sometimes I am in the studio the whole day but I make sure all is attended to. I do not conduct my business from the phone. It is best to rely on e-mails."
Ndaba said loyalty and respect can improve a person's life.
"I am still part of Generations and I will be in the show for the foreseeable future," she said.
The actress grew up at Harare Children's Home as her mother was away and went to Roosevelt Girls High School in Harare.
Ndaba who comes from humble beginnings started her career as a model before venturing into the television industry.
She made her television debut with the series Class of '92. After that she had supporting roles in Thlaranthlophe, and Yizo Yizo 1.
Next came cameo roles in productions such as Egoli and Soul City.
Then she hit the big time when she joined SABC 1 soap Generations in its first year more than 15 years ago.
She has also appeared in several advertisements including HIV awareness messages.
Source - TH
