ACTOR · HUSBAND · FATHER
ENTREPRENEUR · PHILANTHROPIST
Mbuyseli
Sir Godfather
Blayi
Family at his centre. Performance in his blood. Service close to his heart.
ACTOR
THE PERSON BEHIND THE PERFORMER
Family sets the rhythm
My full legal name is Mbuyseli Sir Godfather Blayi.
I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Lulu Blayi. I am a father to three handsome boys, Thola, Lutho and Lord. They have a beautiful princess for a sister, Mizwa.
They all have a special place in my heart. My family is my support system. They bring balance to the rhythm of my heartbeat.
FAMILY
The people at the centre
STANDARD 3
The acting bug
It began on a hot summer day, just after interval. The deputy principal came into my class and chose four students. I was one of them.
Being called to the principal’s office meant trouble in that era. We soon learnt she wanted us to act in a play that would compete with other schools nationally. I was asked to play a political prisoner.
ONE LINE
“Guilty as charged my lord.”
The hall erupted with applause.
Right there, I felt goosebumps and butterflies in my stomach for the first time. I knew acting was what I wanted to spend my entire life doing.
A ROLE WITH A NAME
Luyolo means Joy
A turning point in my acting career came when I was cast as Luyolo in a telenovela.
This role was different. Luyolo was in touch with his emotions and he was the breadwinner at home. He reminded me of my late brother, also named Luyolo. His name means Joy.
My brother had also been our family’s breadwinner. I took the role as a chance to dedicate a performance to him. The performance touched many people who related to Luyolo’s story.
ON SCREEN
Showreel
The strongest screen moment leads. The rest of the acting material follows as a supporting collection.
Showreel
THE ACTING JOURNEY
Scenes, craft and filmmaking
The acting journey begins
My love of filmmaking
Altercation
Tension…
Title screen
ACTING CAREER
More moments on and off screen
BUILDING SOMETHING OF HIS OWN
Sir Godfather’s Fried Chicken
When I managed to launch my fried-chicken business, it became more than something I was building for myself.
It also gave me a way to act on a promise born from my own childhood: if I could help, I would not let someone else go without basic clothing or shoes.
Sir Godfather's Fried Chicken
THE BUSINESS
From kitchen to community
GIVING BACK
Because he remembers
Growing up, I did not have much. My brother was the breadwinner and, at one point, I had to attend school barefoot.
That experience stayed with me. When I launched my fried-chicken business, I organised a shoe-donation drive.
Charity work is close to my heart because I know what it feels like to lack basic needs.
Interview on impact
PHILANTHROPY
Service made visible
LOOKING FORWARD
A bigger and better impact
I am continuing my studies so that I can secure a reliable income and make a bigger and better impact through my philanthropic work.
MBUYSELI SIR GODFATHER BLAYI
