‘No DNA, just RSA’: Ntobeko Sishi presents original South African film at Washington University
· Citizen
Actor and singer Ntobeko Sishi represented South Africa at the 2026 African Film Festival in the United States this past weekend.
The actor attended the festival in St. Louis, Missouri, to present the original South African film, Uhlanjululo, at Washington University.
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The 19th African Film Festival ran from Friday, 27 March, to Sunday, 29 March. It is organised by the university’s Department of African & African American Studies, Film & Media Studies, and the African Students Association.
The festival showcases films less than two years old that have performed well at international festivals.
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‘No DNA, just RSA’
In an Instagram video, Sishi gave South African fans a glimpse inside the event.
“I’m back with more news about our original South African story, Uhlanjululo, English titled Laundry. I’m currently in St. Louis, Missouri, and I’ve been invited here to present our film to Washington University at the African Film Festival,” he said.
He added: “I’m about to go inside and go chat about it, but just wanted to update, you know, the South Africans. We are out here in a different part of the world. No DNA, just RSA, baby.”
He also expressed gratitude for the audience turnout.
“Another packed-out room. People come to see this film on the big screen. It’s just so humbling. It’s happening. You know, I don’t know what it is, but whatever it is, it’s happening.”
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‘Uhlanjululo’
Uhlanjululo is a 2025 South African drama directed by Zamo Mkhwanazi. The film tells the story of a black family struggling to survive in 1960s Johannesburg during apartheid.
It follows Khuthala, a young man who dreams of becoming a musician but must take over the family laundry business as his father faces imprisonment.
The film is a Swiss-South African production, starring Sishi and Siyabonga Shibe.
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