10 Interesting Facts About Scandals!’s Melusi Mbele (Jojo)

10 Interesting Facts About Scandals!’s Melusi Mbele (Jojo). He is one of the hottest male actors currently killing it onscreen. Since Melusi Mbele got his first acting gig a couple of years ago, he has been consistent in the industry. Learn more about him from the 10 facts below.

1. Melusi Mbele was born on the 23rd of November 1982. He is currently 39 years.

2. He attended Mount View Secondary School then studied Broadcasting Production at Icesa City Campus in Durban.

3. After graduating,, the problem of not finding a job faced him, so he ventured into construction. He did small jobs on sites, roads, and bridges in preparation for the 2010 World cup. He later worked at a call center.

4. Melusi first introduced to South African viewers as one of the Top 10 in SABC1’s talent scouting reality series, Class Act.

5. After that, he landed minor roles on shows like Muvhango, Rhythm City, Isidingo and many others before his first significant role in Isibaya.

6. His character as Bhekhumuzi in Isibaya brought him his first SAFTA nomination though he did not win. The actor is also part of the cast of The Executives, a new SABC1 drama series.

7. Currently, he is cast as Jojo Kubeka, one member of the new family on Scandal!. His role has South Africa glued to the screen every evening, a it unpacks what some married men got through, thanks to their ever plotting wives.

8. Besides being a talented actor, Melusi is also a motivational speaker, presenter, and businessman among other things.

9. Sorry ladies, the hunky Melusi is taken. In 2015 he engaged his girlfriend, Andiswa Maqungo, a few weeks back the two had their traditional wedding.

10. The couple has one child, a daughter who is dearly loved.