Khosi Ngema

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Khosi Ngema
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Born
Makhosazane Yolanda Ngema

(1999-11-02) November 2, 1999 (age 25)
Years active2020-present

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

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Life and career

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. [3]

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. [4] [5] [6]

In 2021, she went into business with the launch of her jewelry collection, in partnership with Grace The Brand. [7] [8]

In April of 2024, she released her debut single "Why''. [9]

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 [10] KayMain role

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