Ishmael Songo trends for viral homeless picture
Former ‘Rhythm city’ actor, Ishmael Songo recently went viral on social media for a homeless picture that resurface on the internet.
Talented actor Ishmael Songo is known for his popular character of Sabelo on e.tv’s cancelled soapie, Rhythm City. The actor recently had netizens concerned for him after a homeless picture of him looking like a junkie did the rounds on social media.
ISHMAEL SONGO TRENDS FOR LOOK IN PREVIOUS ROLE
The former The Wife actor has been trending for his previous character in 1Magic’s canned telenovela, Lingashoni.
Ishmael Songo portrayed the character of a homeless, drug addict called Japan in the popular telenovela.
In the show, Japan stole money from his family, disappeared for days on end to get high with his friends on the streets.
He starred alongside Rhythm City actress Magi Williams, who played his mother Brenda while his sister, Poppy was played by Lungelo Mpangase.
Between Brenda and Japan, who’s the real abuser? 🧐 #Lingashoni Tonight at 21h30 on @1MagicTV pic.twitter.com/DCO4tphGLv
— Stained Glass TV (@stainedglasstv_) April 21, 2022
HIS ROLE AS SABELO ON ‘RHYTHM CITY’
Sowetan reports that his Rhythm City character, Sabelo was also a drug addict in the e.tv soapie.
The publication adds that Songo’s portrayal of a nyaope addict left viewers addicted to his acting.
The actor explained in his 2015 interview why he proposed the daring storyline to the show.
“I saw how bad the problem of the drug had become; it’s become like HIV. I come from a poverty-stricken environment, and I saw how bad things are for these guys.”
He also revealed he hanged out with nyaope addicts in his home township of Tembisa for research..
“I had to sit down with them to see and learn how they roll their joints because we had to make it convincing.”
💔Eish! Former Rhythm City actor Sabelo now struggling & sleeping in the streets. pic.twitter.com/ozXtA6YGUd
— Minister of retweets(reposts)🔄 (@Buhlenomuhle) March 7, 2024