Actress and singer Sanaipei Tande has revealed why she left her role in the TV show Kina. 

In a social media post, Sanaipei sought to set the record straight on her departure after playing the role for four seasons.

She said contrary to many claims made online, she had become tired and wanted to take a break from acting.

“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,” Sanaipei said.

She added: “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.”

Sanaipei went on to reveal that Mbeki Mwalimu will be her replacement, taking up her role as Nana Mandi Tandala - the unscrupulous businesswoman who can go to great lengths to get what she wants.

“I wish my successor Mbeki Mwalimu all the best as she tackles the ups and downs of the wife, mother, boss, brute and of course Auntiiieeee that is Nana Mandi Tandala,” she concluded.

In the series, Sanaipei played the role of an unscrupulous businesswoman who could go to great lengths to get what she wants.

She owns Kina Waters water company through which she follows her path and does everything possible to achieve what she wants, including using bribery and murder.