Step into the inner world of Felicia Thabethe-Gigaba in the wake of the
Genesis premiere on Mzansi Magic on Monday night, which started with her singing and singing, a
lot.
This is her character bible, brought to life by Baby Cele:
Felicia is a Proverb 31 woman.
"A truly good wife is the most precious treasure a man can find."
A classic matriarch who guards her nest like a hawk but can be capable of having a bitch fight.
A prayer warrior who prays dangerous prayers when there’s a threat to her family.
Feared and respected by many, Felicia has a powerful energy. She’s physically attractive, strict and her presence is enigmatic.
She has a strong voice and great authority. She can be charming when she needs to be. She’s intelligent and sophisticated but has an iron edge to her.
Widowed after her first husband Muzi Thabethe, she was a damsel in distress when she met and married Gabriel Gigaba, a man who charmed her and made big promises to her.
She's a retired gospel artist star with a gospel career that’s off the charts and many awards under her belt.
It was her talent that put Genesis in the spotlight and made it a force to be reckoned with since she was the first artist under the label.
She inherited Genesis Records and made a promise to her late husband that Bonko, their first born, will sit on the CEO chair one day and continue his legacy.
On the surface, Felicia is the source of strength for the Thabethe family. Where the world may see Gabriel as the powerful leader, it’s actually Mama Felicia who pulls the strings behind closed doors.
Being the loyal wife, Felicia has skilfully learnt how to avoid any missteps of her husband. She had always known of her husband’s wayward ways but doesn’t know the extent of it, although being the queen bee that she is, she kept her head above the gossip and knew very well that she still had the upper hand.
While she likes to avoid the truth, she is still prone to conflict because of her sharp tongue.
She is materialistic, but only because her wealth is a symbol of her endurance to get where they are today.
Her motivation: She wants to protect her children’s legacy and keep the Thabethe family status.
Sexuality: Felicia likes to keep her sexual life private. She believes sex is sacred and should remain between a man and a woman.
Wound: She hasn’t healed from Bab' Muzi’s death.