Skeem Saam actor spreads his artistic wings to 'cultural' lekompo music

Moropo says the genre is perfect for storytelling

- By Mbalenhle Zuma

Skeem Saam actor Mahlatsi Moropo is proving that he is much more than just a TV star.

The 24-year-old Limpopo native is spreading his wings into music, embracing lekompoa genre that is not only close to his heartbut also deeply rooted in his culture.

During an exclusive sit-down with Sunday World Engage, Moropo, who plays Letetswe Kunutu in the soapie, opened up about his creative journey, his unshakeable belief in storytelling, and how lekompo is helping him carry the spirit of his province into the world.

Best known for his role in the hit SABC1 drama series, Moropo is a multi-talented artist. He is a choreographer, dancer, voice-over artist, and now a musician. For him, lekompo is not just another music style; it is a cultural vessel.

“Lekompo reminds me of the motswako era, when artists like HHP and Cassper Nyovest were telling stories of township life through music,” Moropo told Sunday World Engage.