“Before the World Knew Our Names We Knew Each Other’s Hearts,” Zenzo Ngqobe On His Friendship With Presley Chweneyagae
“Before the World Knew Our Names We Knew Each Other’s Hearts,” Zenzo Ngqobe On His Friendship With Presley Chweneyagae. Zenzo Ngqobe and Presley Chweneyagae had one of the best friendships in the industry. Everything started in Mahikeng in the North West province, where they were trying to make it into the industry. The pair managed to make it big, becoming the icons that they are.
Sadly for Zenzo, he has lost the friend that turned into a brother to death. Presley passed away this past Tuesday morning, after experiencing difficulty in breathing. His friend Zenzo has joined the many industry peers, sharing their grief on social media. The award winning actor started by stating that he will write a proper tribute, when he is in the right space. At the moment he is going through the most because of grief.
Their bond only deepened during the filming of Tsotsi. But for Zenzo, the experience was more than a career breakthrough, it was a moment that sealed a brotherhood for life. He regards Presley as a brother and a fellow warrior among other things. The two went on to be cast as best friends on The River, with Presley as Cobra and Zenzo as Percy Maprecent. The two had more plans according to Zenzo, and they have been abruptly cut by death
“From the dusty streets in Mafikeng to world stage, we rose side by side – two boys with a dream, two brothers in purpose.
Pres wasn’t just my co-star, he was my soul’s twin in this journey. His fire burnt bright, His laughter shook rooms, His spirit lifted us all. Now he rests, but he will never be silent in me. I carry him in every breath, every role, every memory.
Rest in eternal power my brother, I love you!,” Zenzo said.
