Duncan wants to do more acting but he isn't done with music

Rapper Duncan wants to do more acting after he made his debut on Netflix's movie Big Nunu's Little Heist with Mpho Popps and Kagiso Lediga.

Duncan told TshisaLIVE how his transition from music to acting came about.

“Acting was not something I was longing for. People would come and offer me roles but I would reject them because I felt I was not ready and I don't take acting for granted. I have much respect for this industry because usually people go to schools to gain knowledge on this type of career,” he said.

“I have a friend named Thulani who played a role as Mqoqi in the series The Wife who approached me and told me there would be a movie shoot which would be on Netflix and they were looking for a specific character, then he thought of me.

“He told the whole cast I would be the best fit. He went on and showed them my pictures, only to find they loved what they saw. They asked for me to do auditions via the phone and I sent them the video. They loved it and that's how I bagged the role of 'Mancane', which was something I didn't plan on doing,” he said.

The KwaMashu-born actor said for his role in the film he didn't take acting lessons but asked for advice and guidance from peers who had an acting background.

“I learnt acting on the set because on my first day I watched some of my colleagues doing their roles and I took some pointers from there. I had to be smart and quick to grasp some techniques so everything would  be smooth.”

The Incwadi Yezono hitmaker said he wants to do more acting after falling in love with the craft.

“The thing that was difficult in acting was emotions. It was challenging to produce the sort of emotions they were seeking. I would do many takes just for one specific emotion and directors would try to help me because I was facing difficulties. At that point I knew this was not a walk in the park. It looks easier on screens but the actual behind the scenes is a roller-coaster and a determiner of how strong you are to pull off that specific role.”

Music still remains his first love and through his company, Skuva Nation Entertainment, Duncan said he hopes to help other rising stars on their musical journey.

“I am not done with music, music is my life. Now I'm working towards my album which will be released this year called Incwadi Yezono, The Book of Sins. People should look forward to it. I'm still going to produce more music and I'm not planning to retire any time soon because music is my first love and I still have a long way to go.”