Who Was Busi Lurayi's Husband? A Look Into How to Ruin Christmas Actress Dating Life
Busisiwe "Busi" Lurayi, who played in Netflix's How to Ruin Christmas, has died. She was 36 years old.
The heartbreaking news was verified by Lurayi's family in a statement sent by the actress' entertainment agency, Eye Media Artists. According to the statement, Lurayi died at home on Sunday.
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Did Busi Lurayi Have Husband?
Busin Lurayi had a baby, Ayana, from her ex-boyfriend, Mziwoxolo Qwelane. They split up in 2020 when he accused Busi of stealing.
Qwelane went after the TV celebrity with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for allegedly stealing his assets.
According to Sunday World, authorities summoned the actress to court for the suspected theft of furniture, electrical equipment, and other goods valued at more than R200,000.
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— Hello Mzansi (@hello_mzansi) December 14, 2015Qwelane originally filed a theft complaint against Lurayi at the Randburg police station four years ago, which resulted in her arrest and two nights in detention.
He informed police that he went to visit his home in the Eastern Cape and left the keys to his Joburg home with his domestic helper, only to return to an empty house. He reported Lurayi stole household items worth more than R200,000, including pots, blankets, and a fridge.
View this post on InstagramHowever, after their breakup, Shekeshe Mokgosi became the godfather to her daughter.
Her family is currently mourning her death. Mokgosi expressed his condolences on Instagram and mentioned that he is heartbroken.
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Busin Lurayi Net Worth
The net worth of Busi Lurayi is reported to be between $1 and $5 million. The acclaimed South African actress portrayed the rebellious Tumi Sello in Netflix's How To Ruin Christmas, which was released in 2020.
The three-part comedy follows Tumi, a reluctant bridesmaid, as she attempts to make up for wrecking her sister's Christmas wedding.
Last December, four episodes of a second season titled How To Ruin Christmas: The Funeral was published.
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The show was revived for a third season last month, dubbed How To Ruin Christmas: The Baby Shower.
Lurayi began playing the clever lawyer Winnie Molepo in the South African legal drama series Sokhulu & Partners in 2008. She was also in Sokhulu and Partners II.
According to her IMDb biography, her other credits include the South African sitcom City Ses'la and its sequel Ses'Top La, as well as the drama series Wild At Heart and a 2006 episode of ER.
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Furthermore, based on her social media presence, she must be privileged.
According to IMDb, Lurayi received the SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Actress in a TV Comedy in 2021 for her portrayal of Tumi in How to Ruin Christmas.
She received the same prize in 2011 for her performance in City Ses'la, for which she also received the SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Comedy in 2006.
What Happened To Busi Lurayi?
Busi Lurayi aka Busisiwe died unexpectedly and was confirmed dead at her home by medical professionals on Sunday, July 10, 2022. "We are terribly heartbroken to inform you of the demise of our dear Busisiwe Lurayi," the agency's Instagram account said in a statement.
View this post on Instagram"The cause of her death remains unknown as we await the results of the autopsy report," the statement added. "We respectfully beg that you give us as a family time to process this devastating news."
"We thank you for your support thus far and will send further information as soon as it is available," the family stated.
"Rest in peace @busi lurayi," Eyes Media Agency captioned the image.
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