Actress Shalima Mkongi has expanded her work into digital with her new web series, Shalima Mkongi: In Bed With. Premiering with her co-stars from Isithembiso, Shalima invited Mam’ Nandi Nyembe and Zimkhitha Nyoka into her bed to talk about their morning routines and how they influence the work they do and the people they are.
In Bed With shows how successful people structure their lives to ensure productivity and fulfilment. Shalima shared her own morning routine which involves an early wake-up call of 5am, tidying up, meditation and a gym session before starting her day with any work or set calls. The trio also shared opinions on mental health and their current reads.
The Youtube-based show launched with episode one on Shalima’s birthday- 4 June 2018 – at 9pm to an amazing wave of support and engagement. “I can’t believe you guys like the web series. My stomach is burning from the nerves I had. Wow, thank you guys. The response is amazing. Y’all are amazing man,” Shalima tweeted.
Since the launch episode, the video has received 6500 views across Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube.
About Shalima Mkongi
Shalima is a South African actress, presenter and voice artist best known for her roles as Ashanti on SABC 2’s Keeping Score, Portia on Mzansi Magic’s Nkululeko and currently Nthabiseng on Isithembiso.
Having matriculated from Parklands College in 2009, Shalima attended the Waterfront Theatre School and AFDA before doing a BA in Theatre and Performance at the University of Cape Town, graduating in 2015.
Her theatre resumé includes roles in productions like The Crucible, Titus Andronicus, A Raisin in the Sun, Kill Me Please, Wounds to the Face and Stranger Hear Myself.
What: Shalima Mkongi: In Bed With
Watch: Get updated on new episodes by subscribing to the Label IV channel on Youtube and follow Shalima Mkongi on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
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