News that BET Africa is currently working on a biopic of late music icon Lebo Mathosa has fans of the star daydreaming over who they would want to play the role of Lebo in the upcoming project.
The broadcaster announced on Wednesday that it is bringing the project to screens soon and said it would cover the events at the height of Lebo's life.
"This will be based on the singer's incredible life story while taking viewers on a journey to the 1990s for a taste of the kwaito revolution," it added.
Producers will be holding an open audition this Sunday at the Skyrink Studios in Johannesburg.
While dozens have already expressed their interest in auditioning for the role of Lebo, Twitter was soon filled with suggestions of local celebs who would be perfect for the role.
The nominations ranged from Bonang to Zodwa Wabantu.
Here are ten who seem to be the favourites:
Thandy Matlaila
Cleo from #TheQueen would body that Lebo Mathosa role.
— HER (@Myhardy_Mofo) March 27, 2019
She used to act on Tshisa a few years ago as well 🔥
Cleo from #Thequeenmzansi can play Lebo Mathosa!!! FINISH!
— Nomalungelo Mseleku (@nomaryts) March 27, 2019
Zodwa Wabantu
Denise Zimba
yeah, Denise would also kill the Lebo Mathosa role. @MissDeniseZimba go get it, ma!
— Sboh (@SbohSibisi) March 27, 2019
Babes Wodumo
Babes Wodumo can play Lebo Mathosa and Bontle Modiselle can play Thembi Seete...now that would be fire🔥
— 🌸Zah🌸 (@Zandipatricia1) March 27, 2019
Bonang
I'm biting odd more than I can chew here but Bonang Matheba would make a good Lebo Mathosa. Also Cleo from The Queen would kill the part.
— Chanté 👑 (@_Chanteh) March 27, 2019
Khanyi Mbau
Stop mentioning Khanyi Mbau for Lebo Mathosa..... it might just happen pic.twitter.com/LgFXpEeHus
— Jack Nasty (@BruvJali) March 27, 2019
Bahumi Mhlongo
Bahumi Mhlongo should play Lebo Mathosa. They look alike. #Lebo was @somizi friend ebile. Or kayaka? pic.twitter.com/CzIU8ZIXle
— Tuis Nkanyane (@NkanyaneTuis) March 27, 2019
Boity
Nomzamo Mbatha
@NomzamoMbatha will be perfect to play Lebo Mathosa pic.twitter.com/0cxQ8yZs6W
— Puleng Nyamathane (At 🏠) (@Puleng_Nyaks) March 27, 2019
Kgomotso Christopher
Get @kgchristopher to Play Lebo Mathosa pic.twitter.com/EXhDKXyCPn
— 0F£NT$€ (@MoscurryLeshawn) March 27, 2019
