People Thought I Was Going To Die: Sophie Ndaba
Sophie Ndaba, a South African actress best known for playing Queen Moroka in Generations, has opened out about her struggles with depression, diabetes, and spotlight from the public following her dramatic weight loss in recent years.
In an interview on the Perspective Podcast, Sophie, 49, who was a guest panellist on the second season of Mzansi Magic’s four-part series Black Conversations, discussed her personal problems and how she overcome them.
Sophie disclosed that she had been given a diabetes diagnosis and had to modify her food and way of life in order to control the disease. She said that she reduced her body weight by nearly half, from 85 kg to 42 kg.
She faced mental health issues due to the negative comments and rumours she received from the public and even from some of her close friends and family.
“I was told I would never be loved by anyone based on how I look right now. I was a skeleton, people had already written my obituary.”
She faced mental health issues due to the negative comments and rumours she received from the public and even from some of her close friends and family.
“I was told I would never be loved by anyone based on how I look right now. I was a skeleton, people had already written my obituary.”
Hopeless Sophie Ndaba turned to God and started affirming herself every morning in front of the mirror. She cleaved onto God and prayed for restoration.
“It was me against the world with God. I always wondered what happened to the spirit of Ubuntu. Not a lot of people will understand what you go through or the fight you’re fighting but just knowing that people are in your corner always means a lot.”
Sophie Ndaba said she was proud to be part of the cast that discusses topics around black culture and identity. She recounted that it was important to remind the younger generation of their history and heritage.
“I am proudly black, there was no way I was going to say ‘no’ to being a part of a cast that discusses topics around black culture and our pure existence. Such conversations are needed in our lives because we tend to be so caught up doing other things that we end up forgetting who we truly are.”
Sophie added that she was feeling stronger than ever and still passionate about acting. She said she was grateful for the support and love she received from her fans and colleagues.
“I am crying tears of joy because I am in disbelief. After all the wrong I did, I was able to be restored… I am still immune.”
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Hopeless Sophie Ndaba turned to God and started affirming herself every morning in front of the mirror. She cleaved onto God and prayed for restoration.
“It was me against the world with God. I always wondered what happened to the spirit of Ubuntu. Not a lot of people will understand what you go through or the fight you’re fighting but just knowing that people are in your corner always means a lot.”
Sophie Ndaba said she was proud to be part of the cast that discusses topics around black culture and identity. She recounted that it was important to remind the younger generation of their history and heritage.
“I am proudly black, there was no way I was going to say ‘no’ to being a part of a cast that discusses topics around black culture and our pure existence. Such conversations are needed in our lives because we tend to be so caught up doing other things that we end up forgetting who we truly are.”
Sophie Ndaba added that she was feeling stronger than ever and still passionate about acting. She said she was grateful for the support and love she received from her fans and colleagues.
“I am crying tears of joy because I am in disbelief. After all the wrong I did, I was able to be restored… I am still immune.”
