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

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. Mathebula, Nonhlanhla. "Khosi Ngema on balancing acting with her new music path". Drum. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  4. "'Blood & Water' Is Being Called A South African 'Gossip Girl' But It's Far From It". Essence. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  5. 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.
  6. "Khosi Ngema gushes about her real life sisterhood with Ama Qamata". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  7. "WATCH: Bright lights and big things on the horizon for 'Blood & Water' star Khosi Ngema". ECR. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  8. "'Blood & Water' star Khosi Ngema launches a jewellery collection". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  9. Keteyi, Oluthando (8 April 2024). "Khosi Ngema on defining herself as a musician with her debut single 'Why'".
  10. O'Rourke, Ryan (8 October 2024). "Tubi's Unsung Survival Horror Flick 'Invasive' Is Getting a Sequel [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved 21 January 2025.