Controversial Actor to Make a Cameo on Mali

NTV’s MALI has been having a lot of cameos lately. From bloggers to music artistes, the show has been regularly inviting stars to appear on Kenya’s first and increasingly popular soap opera.

It was recently reported that Patricia Kihoro would appear on the show and now we have in more great news for fans of the series. Ghafla has EXCLUSIVELY learnt that budding actor Edward Nyanaro will also star in Mali.

Edward is more prominently known for his debut role in MTV’s hit series Shuga: Love Sex &Money, and the  Actor/Model Nyanaro, who played the role of ‘Rayban’ in the highly acclaimed “Shuga II” TV series , has been tapped by Mali producers to make a cameo appearance in the hit soap opera.

Edward is however, not new to the television screen, having appeared in several TV commercials and a few pilot episodes to various local productions. In addition to that, he has also performed with Guadalupe and Kayamba Fiesta.

The artiste has proved that he is not afraid to tackle any role he is given but instead takes it up as a challenge: as he played—what some considered—a controversial character in Shuga. Rayban was gay but the actor, in a previous interview with Capital FM, has confirmed that he is not.

Expressing his excitement, the day-time Advertising Executive for Radio Africa group said, “ being on Mali was not just a role for me, it was very monumental because I love the show and the cast altogether”.
It’s not yet clear what character the seasoned thespian will play but sources indicate it’s a small role that may turn into a full-time recurrent one if the writers realize that audiences are pleased.

Moreover, “Shuga II” by the Bomb production{ South African} and “Mali” fall under the same local production company, Al Is On, so it should not come as surprise if he lands on the show permanently, considering his stellar performance as “Rayban”.

No word yet about when the particular episode will air, but it should be soon.