‘I Know My Worth’ – South African Singer Kelly Khumalo Explains Why She Pulled Out Of Lebo Mathosa Biopic

South African singer Kelly Khumalo says she will no longer settle for anything less than what she deserves. She says she deserves only the good things life has to offer.

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Khumalo recently pulled out of the upcoming biopic titled Dream: The Lebo Mathosa Story, based on the life of kwaito star Mathosa, saying: “I know my self-worth.”

This week, she broke her silence about why she was no longer part of the movie, in which she was set to play a leading role.

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“I am at a point in my life where I have recognized the importance of representing myself the best way I can possible do,” she said.

Speaking live on the Metro FM show Lunch with Thomas and Pearl, she alleged that the working conditions on set were questionable and made things difficult for her to deliver a splendid portrayal of the former member of Boom Shaka.

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The Qinisela hitmaker added that either the work conditions changed or “we just don’t have the talent”.

She further alleged that the actors were exposed to dirty bathrooms, saying when she complained, she was called a “diva”.

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Legend Manqele, owner of The BarLeader, a multimedia film and television company which has partnered with Khumalo to help her reposition her brand identity, agreed that the working conditions on set were of substandard quality.

“Kelly felt that working under these conditions was limiting her ability to honour the talented icon that was Lebo Mathosa and execute a sound performance,” he said.

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Manqele, who has produced successful shows such as Dineo’s Diary, season 4; Living the Dream with Somizi, seasons 2 and 3; and Being Bonang, explained that he wanted to rebrand Khumalo as an artist because he valued her talent.

But, he added, his client felt that she was being underrated as an artist.

“She has been served a raw deal as an artist. She is misunderstood and she was surrounded by the wrong crowd. Hence, she made wrong decisions in her life. We are going to make sure that she knows her worth.”

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Khumalo said she was working with Manqele because he understood her vision and where she wanted to be as an artist.

Khumalo is scheduled to start shooting a reality show next month. In this regard, Manqele said it was about time Khumalo told her story on TV screens with her own voice.

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“The show will air early next year and many people are going to witness her trials and tribulations. She is ready to forgive and to move on with her life.

Kelly has been a victim of silence, be it about her work or relationships, and her show will give her a platform to speak out,” he said.