Nelisiwe Sibiya Bags A New Acting Role
Nelisiwe Sibiya Bags A New Acting Role. She is currently doing amazingly well portraying the role of Khumo’s mother Sanda on Scandal! Sanda is a very protective mother, who has been raising her son as a single parent since birth. It’s only recently that she introduced Khumo to his father, and his partenal family.
Nelisiwe Faith Sibiya is back with yet another interesting role. The award winning actress, radio personality, musician and entrepreneur has joined the star studded cast of iThonga. The thrilling drama will is all about love, brotherhood and the unbreakable bond between twins. iThonga debuts on March 3 at 8.30pm on Mzansi Magic. Among other actor on the include, Ayanda Borotho, Bonko Khoza, Noluthando Ngema and Siphosethu Mabaso. We can’t wait to see Nelisiwe kill her role.
Born on September 13, 1992, Faith is a celebrated South African actress and singer. She rose to fame through her significant role in Durban Gen, and her soulful 2016 music release, “Mama ka Bafana.”
Her journey into the arts was deeply influenced by her family’s musical background, particularly her mother’s side. The tragic loss of her sister, who was instrumental in nurturing Faith’s singing talent, led her to join her high school choir. This is where she received extensive choral and classical training. Her break into major playback singing came with the prison serial Lockdown, where she performed the theme song “Mama Ka Bafana” in 2018.
Her portrayal of Dr. Mbali Mthethwa in the 2020 e.tv medical drama telenovela, “Durban Gen,” won her the prestigious Best Actress in Africa award at the Zikomo Awards in 2021. This solidified her status as a force to be reckoned with in the African entertainment landscape. Faith is also a talented radio personality, and she is currently on Gagasi FM.
