If you have watched the mega hit filmSarafina(1992), then you are probably familiar with Somizi.
He starred as Fire, the student leader who had a great role in the student uprising.
Since then, he has become a household name in the entertainment scene.
Somizi Mhlongo is best known as Fire for his major role in the famous South African drama and political film Sarafina. Photo: @somiziSource: Instagram
Here is everything there is to know about this media personality.
Who is Somizi Mhlongo?
Here is an interesting Somgaga Mhlongo’s biography that will give you a better understanding of this renownedMzansi celebrity.
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Who is Somizi’s fiance?
What is Somizi net worth?
These are some of the questions fans are asking about this famous Idols SA judge.
Somizi Mhlongo is a famous Mzansi celebrity best known as a judge for Idols SA. He is also known for his dancing, acting, and singing skills. Photo: @somiziSource: Instagram
Here is his comprehensive life story.
Somizi was born in Soweto, South Africa just two days before Christmas.
This was on the 23rd of December in 1972.
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He is currently 48 years old but set to celebrate his 49th birthday in a few months.
Who are Somizi Mhlongos parents?
They were very influential people in the South African entertainment industry.
Somizi has only one child, a daughter named Bahumi with news anchor Palesa Madisakwane. Photo: @somiziSource: Instagram
So, who is Somizi’s father?
It is the late renownedSouth African comedian, actor, and choreographerNdaba Mhlongo.
He was known for his role of Mshefane in the comic storyInyakanyaka.
Somizi and his ex-husband Mohale are currently going through a public messy divorce. Photo: @somiziSource: Instagram
Somizi Mhlongos mother is the lateformer actressMary Twala.
She sadly passed away in Johannesburg on the4th of July 2020.
The celebrity has only one child, a daughter Bahumi with news anchor Palesa Madisakwane.
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She highly resembles her mother, and most people refer to her as Palesas Carbon copy.
How old is Somizi’s daughter?
Bahumi is about 26 years of age.
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She is also in the entertainment industry like her father.
She is an actress who has featured in shows such asSABC2’sKeeping ScoreandLiving The Dream.
Who is Somizi Mhlongo’s husband?
Somizi Mhlongo leads a very lavish lifestyle. He has a chic fashion sense and has an expensive car collection. Photo: @somiziSource: Instagram
The Mzansi celebrity identifies as gay and has never been shy to flaunt his relationship.
Who is Somizi engaged to?
In March of 2018, the actor revealed that he was engaged to Mohale Motaung (Tebogo).
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How old is Somizi Mhlongo’s boyfriend?
He was born on 9th July 1994 and is currently 27 years old.
The twomet ata Louis Vuitton and Moet & Chandon event.
Somizi Mhlongo has choreographed high profile events like the 2010 World Cup closing. Photo: @somiziSource: Instagram
Somgaga further revealed that the two got engaged in France close to the Eiffel Tower.
What happened to Somizi Mhlongo?
Despite going through a very public and messy divorce, Somgaga has not put his love life on hold.
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He later added another one worth R1.5 million.
This is just a taste of what he has done.
Talk of nice life problems to have.
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His collection includes a Rolls Royce, a Range Rover, Jeep, Jaguar, and two BMWs.
Somizi Mhlongo’s pregnancy news
Yes, you read that right!
He wants to be the first African man to get pregnant.
His first movie was the 1978 film titledScavengers.
As a young and rising star of Mzansi, he later appeared in other films likeThe Beloved CountryandCry.
His choreography career also started with the filmSarafina.
He has since choreographed high profile events like the 2010 World Cup closing and opening ceremonies in South Africa.
He joined Metro FMs breakfast show in April 2017 until his recent switch to #TheBridge.
In 2017, he managed to release his autobiography as well as becoming a brand ambassador of DStv.
His main style ofmusicis a fusionof Gospeland Kwaito although he has not had much success in that area.
He has maintained heis singleand not ready for a relationship any time soon.
He has recently been making headlines following his public divorce from Mohale.
Although he denied it and acknowledged he was single, fans still believe he has a new love interest.
Only time will tell.
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Source: Briefly News
Jedidah TabaliaJedi is a journalist with over 5 years working experience in the media industry.
She has a BSc.
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Her email address is jedidahtabalia@gmail.com
