Unique: Khanyi Mbau on recording in between Amsterdam and Joburg

South African starlet Khanyi Mbau described how she shot in between Amsterdam and Johannesburg for 2 various programs in a special interview with The South African.

Khanyi Mbau was unmasked as Chopsticks on the ending of The Masked Singer SA season 3, which aired on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 19:00 on SABC 2.

RECORDING IN AMSTERDAM

Khanyi exposed that throughout the shooting of The Masked Singer SA season 3 in Johannesburg, she likewise had operate in Amsterdam, Netherlands. When she was not shooting in Johannesburg she would be flying to Amsterdam and did the back and forth. She described that intially there was 2 groups that made the taking a trip simpler.

“Production was actually kind. We had 2 groups, before we combined the groups. Everytime another group needed to shoot, I would need to fly out that night when I covered, to go to Amsterdam to do what I required to do with Netflix. And after that when I’m done there, capture the night flight,” she stated specifically to The South African.

“So, when I land in the early morning, I’m back in the studio to end up being Chopsticks,” she continued.

Whe asked how she handled the jet lag, Khanyi described that she was flying company class so she might sleep flat and she would likewise take her vitamins. She likewise went on to state that when you like what you do, you do not mind the time it requires to get things done.

“I made certain I took melatonin so I might sleep on that flight. It was a great company class flight so I might sleep flat and I would get home, take my vitamins and after that we go,” she stated.

“You understand when you like what you do, you do not care how exhausted you ar eor just how much time it takes. I like what I do,” she stated.

KHANYI MBAU ON HER BROTHER ALSO BEING ON THE SHOW

The starlet likewise revealed that she took pride in herself for making it into the ending of the series. Khanyi was unmasked as Chopsticks. Gogga was unmasked as Judith Sephuma. Mosquito was the runner-up and unmasked as Robot Boii. Bontle Modiselle bagged the win as Spotty.

“I’ve won. Individuals state ‘however you didn’t make it to number 1,’ look I made it to the last. Which implies there is actually something in me artisically that makes good sense. And likewise, the 4 individuals that I remained in the ending with, are individuals I truly like. It was actually like a celebration. When we unmasked and we understood it was us, it was incrediable,” she stated specifically to The South African.

Khanyi’s half-brother Lasizwe Dambuza was likewise on the program. He was unmasked previously on as sushi. Khanyi exposed that she had no concept her sibling was likewise on the program due to her hectic schedule at the time. The brother or sisters share the he exact same daddy, the late Menzi Mcunu.

“Look, I had not talked to him due to the fact that I was hectic. I was flying up and down. He was hectic. We simply never ever crossed courses. He was put in a various group. That’s why it was tough for us to see each other. If we were in the exact same group … I would have smelt him. Since I understand what he smells like, I would have stated ‘you are my bro,” she continued.

The starlet likewise went on to state that brother or sisters are competitive and she was delighted to basically “beat” him in the competitors. She likewise felt he needs to have determined it was her when he enjoyed her on screen.

“Siblings are competitive. And the reality is, 40-year-old me, might still dance like that. You can’t consume a chopstick,” stated.

Numerous social networks users believed it was apparent that Lasizwe was under the mask of sushi after his efficiency of Babes Wodumo’s Umngan’wamiHave a look …

DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM HER DAUGHTER

Khanyi likewise went on to state that she drew motivation from her child Khanukani Mbau when developing the character of Chopsticks.

“Chopsticks is an unusual utensil, worldwide, every nation has a story. Every nation has a knife and a fork. Not lots of can utilize chopsticks. Chopsticks is worldwide and it is considered as a fragile food. Forks can cut bottom, forks can cut potatoes. I believe it truly fits me. And the outfit advises me off my child,” she stated.

“That’s where I got the character. That entire cuteness. I remembered what my kid utilized to do when she hears music, how she would stroll when I hold her hand. I then simply positioned that all around her. She’s 20 now. I drew motivation from infant her,” she continued.

Khanyi stated her preferred tune she carried out on the program this season was APT by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars. This was carried out as a duet with Mosquito, who was unmasked as Robot Boii. Khanyi exposed that Robot Boii is her cousin.

“We had a good time doing that … since he is my cousin. He’s my blood cousin. When I understood I was in fact doing the ending with my bro, we actually had a good time,” she stated.

“He is an expert, he take shis craft seriously. He understands the lighting, he understands the beat, he understands where he requires to be. I’m the one who was tipping over his coat, tipping over his shoes, however he would constantly exist to capture me. And, I believe he’s simply going to go incredibly far, and he’s the sweetest soul ever.”

Khanyi likewise applauded Bontle for her win.

“Bontle, you have actually come up until now. I keep in mind when she was still entering the market and she had this fire, she was a dancer for Somizi. You might simply see she’s a super star and I enjoy the truth that she never ever quit. Since she clearly likewise had her difficulties, problems due to the fact that it’s difficult, however she has actually waited her turn. And take a look at it now. Congratulations! Trip the wave,” she stated.