Singer Sanaipei Tande has explained why she exit local series KINA.
Through her Instagram page, the talented singer said she needed sometime to rest.
Her 'Nana' character is currently played by Mbeki Mwalimu.
"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 alot of speculation as to why this is, with an array of reasons being thrown around."
According to her post, Sanaa said due to the nature of the show, it was necessary to find a replacement to allow for the continued entertainment.
"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 wrote.
Sanaipei further thanked her fans who had reached out to her and those who supported her in the programme.
She told her fans that she would also miss them.
"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," she said.
She also thanked her fellow cast members and the management.
"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."
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