Organisers bay for blood of no-show soapie actor

25 May 2015 - 02:13 By Yoliswa Sobuwa

Former Generations actor and singer Anga "Naakmusiq" Makubalo has been accused of owing promoters more than R50,000 after he failed to pitch for three events at which he was booked to perform last month. Makubalo, who was recently announced as being e.tv's newest recruit to the gangster drama Z'bondiwe, was booked to perform in Nelson Mandela Bay last month at three events, including the Freedom Day celebrations.But he failed to show up for any of the three gigs although the organisers had paid half of his fee for his performances, plus accommodation, flight and marketing costs.At the time, Makubalo posted on social media that he had missed his flight but vowed to make it to his home town, Port Elizabeth, because he did not want to let his fans down.Event organiser Thembinkosi Tembani said, "His [Makubalo's] manager Ntokozo Kathi no longer takes our calls or responds to our e-mails. This is a huge loss for us and our reputation has been tainted. It would have been better if they had apologised and made arrangements to pay back our money."Thembekile Mdlazilwana, who booked Makubalo for one of the gigs, is also trying to get his money back."I sent them an e-mail two weeks back for a refund but I am still waiting for their response."Makubalo could not be reached for comment. His cellphone and that of his manager rang unanswered. He did not respond to e-mails...

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