Khosi Ngema | |
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Born | Makhosazane Yolanda Ngema November 2, 1999 |
Years active | 2020-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]
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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2020–present | Blood & Water | Fikile Bhele | Main role |
2023 | Elite | Fikile Bhele | Main; Episode: "Punto y coma" (season 7) |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2024 | Invasive | Kay | Main role |
2024 | Killer Body Count | Ali | |
2025 | Invasive 2: Getaway [10] | Kay | Main role |
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