LION KING actor Nqobani Zuke is off the market.
The 29-year-old actor from Groutville, KZN, married his lover, Nokwethemba Cele, from Umlazi, on Saturday, 9 November.
He flew and roared all the way from Hong Kong to put the ring on his lover's finger, and now he'll be returning to China a married man.
Nqobani, who plays the leading role of Simba in the internationally acclaimed theatre play, The Lion King in Hong Kong, told Daily Sun he was back in Mzansi on Friday, 1 November, for the wedding.
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He said on Tuesday, 12 November, he'll be flying back to Hong Kong with his wife, Nokwethemba Cele.
"We've dated for about one year-and-a-half. I realised she's the love of my life, need her by my side and decided to marry her to be officially together.
"Because I'm still working in Hong Kong, I decided to go back with her as my official wife to be next to me, and I pray God to bless my marriage," he said.
Nqobani left Mzansi on 20 May as part of The Lion King in Hong Kong cast after he signed a six-month contract with Disney World.
His contract was set to expire on Saturday, 9 November.
Nqobani said excelling in his work led to his contract to be renewed for another six months. Now, his new contract will expire in May 2025.
He said since he started working in The Lion King in Hong Kong six months ago, he's adapted and familiarise himself with Hong Kong.
He hopes to stay longer in Hong Kong and continue to be part of the internationally acclaimed theatre play.
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