‘I WAS EXHAUSTED AND NEEDED REST’ SANAIPEI TANDE BIDS GOODBYE TO KINA

After 4 seasons, Sanaipei Tande is parting ways with her character Nana Tandala, on the ongoing drama series Kina.

In a February 20 Instagram post, Sanaipei bid goodbye to her cast mates saying, “Good morning my lovelies Wow! Where to begin. Well, many of you are aware that I am no longer playing the role of Nana Tandala in the ongoing series Kina. There has been a lot of speculation as to why this is, with an array of reasons being thrown around. For clarification and accuracy, I chose to leave due to exhaustion and consequently much needed rest. Because of the nature of the show, it was necessary to find a replacement to allow for your continued entertainment.”

She wished her successor actress Mbeki Mwalimu all the best, “I thank each and every one of you who has shown great love, support and concern through numerous messages, comments and compliments. I assure you I have read all of them. I thoroughly enjoyed my time as “The Great Nana Mandi Tandala” and all facets of this phenomenal character. 

I will surely miss it. I thank @kinaseries_maishamagicplus cast & crew (my family) @zamaradiproductions @maishamagicplus_tv @dstv_kenya for the 4 seasons of great work. I wish my successor @mbekimwalimu all the best as she tackles the ups and downs of the wife, mother, boss, brute and of ofcourse Auntiiieeee that is Nana Mandi Tandala. I look forward to being back on your screens soon.”