Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles pays tribute to Mary Twala
Tina Knowles American businesswoman, fashion designer, and mother to celebrity superstar Beyonce Knowles has paid tribute to the late legendary South African actress Mary Twala.
Tina narrates how her daughter Beyoncé told her about the life and passing of Marry Twala who passed away on the 4th of July 2020.
Posting on her Instagram Account she referenced her role in Rafiki where Mary Twala played the elder role.
Beyoncé shared the sad news about this wonderful legend Mary Twala , who played the elder in the film ( Rafiki) that she had passed on❤ It is very interesting that in the film the poetry says “the elders are tired” May she REST In Eternal Peace ❤ Ms Twala was born on Sept 14,1939 in Soweto, South Africa . She died July 4, 2020 in Johannesburg.
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Mary Twala died aged 80, media personality Somizi Mhlongo announced about her death on social media, he revealed that Mary died on her late husband’s birthday.
Today is my late father’s birthday, and my mom decided to respond to his call to join him in heaven. The tree has fallen. I’m shattered to the core, but I’d be very selfish if I don’t release her. My mom lived to the fullest achieved beyond her dreams; it hurts like hell. I won’t lie.
“She left us peacefully around 11:00 at Parklane Private Hospital as I was on my way to drop off her gown and a few minutes earlier the doctor called to say come she’s up and jolly now. I arrived a few minutes late. Lala Ma.”
Mary Twala had an illustrious career as an actor in television, theatre, and film. She had roles in Undenzani Melwane; Iqhawe; Die SonKriel; Hlala Kwabafileyo; Soul Buddyz, Child of Soweto, Khululeka, Yizo-Yizo, SOS and Muvhango.
In 2015 Mary Twala won the Safta for Best Actress in a TV Comedy for her role as MaKhumanule in Skwizas.