Khosi Ngema

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Khosi Ngema
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Ngema in 2020
Born
Makhosazane Yolanda Ngema

(1999-11-02) November 2, 1999 (age 25)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality South African
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer-songwriter
Years active2020-present
Known forAs Fikile Bhele on Blood & Water
Parents

Khosi Ngema (born November 2, 1999 [1] ) is a South African actress and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as Fikile Bhele in the Netflix drama series, Blood & Water . [2]

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Early life

Ngema was born on 2 November 1999, in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is the daughter of Mangaliso Ngema, who is an actor, and Busisiwe Ngema. [3] Before she began acting professionally, she took dramatic arts in high school and wrote and acted in a few short films [1] and she started writing songs when she was 15. [4]

Career

Ngema began her career in the film industry in 2020 with the role of Fikile Bhele in the series "Blood & Water.’’ Through the show, she met and became close with Ama Qamata. [5] [6] [7]

In 2021, she went into business with the launch of her jewelry collection, in partnership with Grace The Brand. [8] [9]

In April of 2024, she released her debut single "Why''. [10]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020–present Blood & Water Fikile BheleMain role
2023 Elite Fikile BheleMain; Episode: "Punto y coma" (season 7)

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2024 Invasive KayMain role
2024 Killer Body Count Ali
2025Invasive 2: Getaway [11] KayMain role
2025 Meet The Khumalos SpheMain role

References

  1. 1 2 "Khosi Ngema". Owen S Management. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  2. ↑ "Blood & Water is Khosi Ngema's Moment - and She's Enjoying It". OkayAfrica. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  3. ↑ Mazibuko, Nonkululeko (9 July 2020). "Khosi Ngema's proud dad tells of art imitating life". You (South Africa). Retrieved 21 March 2025– via PressReader.
  4. ↑ Mathebula, Nonhlanhla. "Khosi Ngema on balancing acting with her new music path". Drum. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  5. ↑ "'Blood & Water' Is Being Called A South African 'Gossip Girl' But It's Far From It". Essence. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  6. ↑ Sisavat, Monica (22 September 2021). "Blood & Water: Ama Qamata and Khosi Ngema's Sisterly Bond Extends Beyond the Show". POPSUGAR Celebrity. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  7. ↑ "Khosi Ngema gushes about her real life sisterhood with Ama Qamata". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  8. ↑ "WATCH: Bright lights and big things on the horizon for 'Blood & Water' star Khosi Ngema". ECR. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  9. ↑ "'Blood & Water' star Khosi Ngema launches a jewellery collection". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  10. ↑ Keteyi, Oluthando (8 April 2024). "Khosi Ngema on defining herself as a musician with her debut single 'Why'".
  11. ↑ O'Rourke, Ryan (8 October 2024). "Tubi's Unsung Survival Horror Flick 'Invasive' Is Getting a Sequel [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
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