Nay Maps as Bonko Thabethe in Genesis
Guess what Bonko's greatest fear is?
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Losing the Thabethe Empire to his stepfather Gabriel Gigaba.
Bonko would be in a very different emotional place if it wasn't for Gabriel, just like so many others who've experienced problem stepparents.
Step into his inner world with these details on his character:
Bonkosi is Felicia's son and the Thabethe first born, rightful heir to the Thabethe Empire with so much pressure on his shoulders.
He’s a dark horse: urbane, highly ethical, courageous and enigmatic. He also has the wonderful ability of never taking himself or others too seriously.
When pushed too far, he rises to the occasion with controlled but devastating anger.
He is a loyal, conscientious individual who strives to do well in life and to live by his principles, but he isn't above taking the law into his own hands if pushed to do so.
He is very anal and is driven by his moral conscience. In this sense he has a desire for justice and prides himself on his ethical and moral conscience, which he can’t escape from.
He’s a super talented gospel music composor and songwriter. He has his father Muzi's talent. He wants to make a name for himself. He's a strong black man who has so much to offer and he wants to prove that he's not living in his father’s shadow.
Bonko is Mmarona’s fiancé, after dating for almost three years he proposed to her.
At 28, he’s ready to start his own family and become the CEO of Genesis with new ideas and vision. Bonko is hungry for it, this is his birthright. His struggle for power with Gabriel will slowly change him.
He doesn’t trust Gabriel - from the moment he came into the family it has always been two bulls in one kraal.
Bonko has always felt a sense of responsibility as the eldest brother and was always an overachiever.
As such he was perceived as a bit of a nerd and never fell in with the "in crowd". He thus understood what it was to be part of the crowd but never fell into it.
He was teased a lot. This gives him insight into other people in life and in business as he stands apart and observes.
Instead of making him retreat into himself, this just served to make him stronger. His parents adored him, but expected a lot from him.
Want: To take Genesis to the next level.
Need: Assertiveness.
Related character portraits:
Baby Cele as Felicia Thabethe-Gigaba
KB Motsilanyane as Wendy Sedibeng
Buyile Mdladla as Gabriel Gigaba