The Masked Singer South Africa season 3 finale surprised viewers with a heartfelt family twist as actress Khanyi Mbau and multi-talented media personality and musician Robot Boii were unmasked as Chopsticks and Mosquito. The cousins made it to the final stages of the SABC 2 competition, with Robot Boii, real name Mzwakhe “Mzi” Mbuli Jr., ultimately finishing runner-up behind Spotty, who was revealed as dancer and choreographer Bontle Modiselle.
For Mbau, who brought plenty of personality to the Chopsticks costume, the experience was about escaping the expectations that come with being recognised everywhere. She said it was weeks of putting on the costume, but also weeks of freedom where nobody knew who she was; she could do anything and reveal parts of herself nobody knows. The actress remained in character whenever she wore the costume, using the anonymity to let her hair down and explore a different side of herself.
Mbau was not completely fooled by the Mosquito mask, saying she knew her cousin when she heard him perform Sisqo’s Thong Song. She added that she knows her cousin anywhere; they are like brother and sister, and when she heard him and saw him move, she was excited. This family connection was not limited to just them, as Mbau’s brother, Lasizwe, also known as Sushi, was among the celebrities who took part in season 3.
For Robot Boii, the Mosquito costume was a natural fit for his energetic personality and trademark movement. He had two outfit options, and this seemed like the natural fit for who he is and how he likes to move. His commitment to the character went beyond the stage, as he rehearsed his movements in the costume to fully understand Mosquito.
The character’s head-to-toe detailing also gave Robot Boii room to make the mask his own. He said it allowed him to move and turn Mosquito into him. With his background as a rapper and performer, learning the songs was less intimidating, but his movement and commitment to the character repeatedly caught the detectives’ attention.
Mbau said she was delighted to see her cousin reach the final and was happy with his second-place finish. She also said she didn’t mind missing out on the trophy, believing Spotty deserved the win, while celebrating Robot Boii’s achievement. The other finalists included Judith Sephuma, who was revealed as Gogga.
The cousins were not the only notable contestants, as Bontle Modiselle claimed the Season 3 title as Spotty. Chopsticks was unmasked as Mbau before Mosquito’s final face-off with Spotty revealed Robot Boii as the runner-up.
Key points
- Robot Boii finished runner-up behind Spotty in The Masked Singer South Africa season 3.
- Khanyi Mbau and Robot Boii are cousins who participated in the show.
- The Masked Singer South Africa season 3 finale revealed a family twist with multiple relatives participating.
