WATCH: Tumisho Masha unmasked as Leopard on ‘The Masked Singer South Africa’
Leopard was the first mask introduced to viewers in Season 3.
On a recent episode of The Masked Singer South Africa, actor Tumisho Masha was unveiled as the Masked Singer Leopard. Masha is an accomplished South African Film and Television Awards winner, known for his roles in popular TV dramas such as The Wild, Isidingo and Saints and Sinners. He has also made appearances in international productions, including the films Drum, Catch a Fire and Beyond Borders, starring alongside Angelina Jolie.
Masha entered the competition as the first Mask introduced in Season 3, with a clue package hinting at his recognition both "at home and beyond," along with a music award visible on a shelf. The clues led the detective panel to entertain the notion of several musicians rather than an actor. In the quarter-final round, Masha performed John Legend's A Good Night.
Following the performances, the hosts presented the "Cluenundrum," a decoding challenge introduced in the previous season. The detectives were given the letters C-A-L-E-H-I-M to decipher, which the panelists connected to Michael Jackson's Man in the Mirror, as well as the previous performance of Justin Timberlake's Mirrors. Ultimately, Sithelo Shozi correctly identified Leopard as Masha, while other guests guessed different identities.
Leopard faced Chopsticks in the Danger Zone, but the audience successfully saved Chopsticks, leading to Masha's elimination from the competition. Masha later explained the meaning behind the mirror clues, emphasizing self-reflection and staying true to oneself amid industry changes. The rebroadcast of this episode is scheduled to air on Thursday at 21:00 on SABC 1 and Friday at 13:30 on SABC 2.
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