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Today, 9 years ago, Henry ‘Shaka Zulu’ Cele, dies─── 11:39 Wed, 02 Nov 2016
Henry Cele passed died 2 November 2007 at St Augustine’s Hospital in Durban after he had been admitted with a chest infection.
Cele was a revered actor, most famous for his clinical portrayal of the Zulu King, Shaka in the 1985 mini-series, Shaka Zulu.
He landed the role after he portrayed the same character in a stage production.
The iconic role garnered him international acclaim and the series would prove to be one of the most iconic television series.
After Shaka Zulu, Cele landed minor roles in a few international films and starred in a number of local productions.
Cele was also nicknamed "Black Cat” for his nimble abilities as a goalkeeper. He also played for AmaZulu in Lamontville Township and coached a professional soccer club until his death.
Source: South African History Online
Compiled by Moeketsi Mogotsi/OFM News
