{"id":49300,"date":"2026-02-06T21:29:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=49300"},"modified":"2026-02-06T21:29:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:29:04","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignformer-the-queen-actor-xolani-mayekiso-sparks-financial-concerns-after-viral-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/02\/06\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignformer-the-queen-actor-xolani-mayekiso-sparks-financial-concerns-after-viral-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Former The Queen actor Xolani Mayekiso sparks financial concerns after viral video"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">&#13;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_189070\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-189070\" class=\"wp-image-189070 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Former-The-Queen-actor-Xolani-Mayekiso-sparks-financial-concerns-after.jpg?resize=600%2C377&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Former-The-Queen-actor-Xolani-Mayekiso-sparks-financial-concerns-after.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fakazanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Xolani-Mayekiso-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-189070\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fans worried for actor Xolani Mayekiso<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A viral social media video showing former The Queen actor Xolani Mayekiso preparing for his day has ignited widespread concern.<\/p>\n<p>In the clip, Mayekiso openly documents his daily routine, a practice he has continued since his exit from the Mzansi Magic telenovela, where he portrayed Thato Maake.<\/p>\n<p>While the actor has previously spoken about pursuing side hustles after leaving the show, the video left many social media users concerned about his current circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion quickly snowballed online, with some viewers speculating about the realities actors face once major roles come to an end.<\/p>\n<p>Others went a step further, questioning whether production houses are doing enough to support talent, with Ferguson Films and Connie Ferguson\u2019s role as a producer unexpectedly dragged into the conversation.<\/p>\n<p>Mayekiso joined <em>The Queen<\/em> in its second season and remained part of the cast until the show was cancelled after a seven-year run.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his absence from regular television screens, the actor has continued to engage with fans through social media, often sharing candid glimpses into his life beyond fame.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the video below:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">How much was Connie Ferguson paying her Actors \ud83d\ude33\ud83d\ude33\ud83d\ude33\ud83d\udc94 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U7LJnIaMmp\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/U7LJnIaMmp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Patience (@officialtwinny) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/officialtwinny\/status\/2019375941877920079?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 4 -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Queen #actor #Xolani #Mayekiso #sparks #financial #concerns #viral #video<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; 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