Masoja Msiza

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Masoja Josiah Msiza (born October 5, 1964) [1] is a South African actor, poet and musician. [2] He is best known for portraying "Nkunzi Mhlongo" in the award-winning telenovela Uzalo. [3] [4]

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Masoja Msiza
Born
Masoja Msiza

(1964-10-05) 5 October 1964 (age 60)
KwaThema, Gauteng, South Africa
Nationality South African
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Poet
  • Musician
Years active1992-present
Notable work Uzalo
Sokhulu & Partners
Kalushi

Early life

Msiza was born in Kwa-Thema, a township in the South African province of Gauteng. His love for acting started when he was 9 years old and he enjoyed participating in art and drama classes. At the age of 14 he participated in a drama competition in his school which he won. [6] After finishing school he found work as a miner and he eventually ended up being fired along with other miners who were involved in a strike. [7] Following his dismissal, he decided to pursue his dream to become an actor and his debut gig was featured in a play called "Mfowethu" which was directed by Gibson Kente. [8]

Career

Msiza began his career as a poet and later a stage and television actor, musician and storyteller. He has appeared in a number of notable films such as Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu and A Million Colours. [9] However, his most prominent role is his portrayal of the ruthless crime lord Nkunzebomvu "Nkunzi" Mhlongo on the most viewed television show in South Africa Uzalo. [10] [11] [12] He has also appeared in several TV series such as Scandal!, Shreads and Dreams, Rhythm City, Intersexions, Sokhulu & Partners, and Making Cents with the Sitholes. [13]

In 2016, he got his first starring role in television in a telenovela called "Ring of Lies". [14]

In 2004, he wrote poems for the South African National Football Team during the AFCON tournament held in Tunisia. He also wrote and performed promo poems for the largest radio station in South Africa Ukhozi FM. [15]

On June 22, 2019, Masoja Msiza alongside Dudu Khoza presented the first annual Cothoza Music Awards hosted by the multi-award-winning A cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. [16]

Filmography

YearFilmRole
2011Sokhulu & PartnersMthethwa
2011 Isidingo Saul
2012Zama ZamaOliver
2013ZabalazaLary
2013Mfolozi StreetMandla
2013IntersexionsMalinga
2013-2014InkabaGoodman
2012A place called homeHudson
2016 Isibaya Bhodlimpi
2016Kalushi: The Story of Solomon MahlanguRev. Ndlovu
2014 Rhythm City (TV series) Joe Mafelane
2015Zone 14Thomas
2015-2016UmliloWelcome
2015Ya LlaGate Guard
2015-2017Rings Of LiesMandla
2018–Present Uzalo Nkunzebomvu Mhlongo

Poems and songs

Personal life

Msiza is a father of three, one son and two daughters. [17]

Awards and nominations

YearAward CeremonyCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2018 Dstv Mzansi Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest ActorMasoja MsizaNominated [18]
2024Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television AwardsDear Future WifeWon [19] [20]

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