Nelisiwe Faith Sibiya

About

Television actress and singer most eminent for her role as Dr. Mbali Mthethwa in the 2020 television series Durban Gen. In 2018, her song "Mama Ka Bafana" was used as the theme song for drama series Lockdown. In 2021, she was named 'Best Actress' during the Zikomo Awards ceremony due to her amazing performance in Durban Gen.

Before Fame

She first discovered her passion for singing as a child growing up. While in high school, she sang in the choir. It wasn't until later when she discovered her passion for acting. 

Trivia

Due to her prominence, she was given South Africa's Sebenza Award. The annual Sebenza Women Awards ceremony is dedicated to all of the great South African women and their achievements in science, law, finances to agriculture, sports, arts, and culture. She releases music on Spotify, and by November 2022, her following on the platform had reached over 2,000 monthly listeners. 

Family Life

She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. She primarily grew up living with her mother and her sister. 

Associated With

She is a native of Johannesburg, South Africa just like Trevor Noah and Tango Ncetezo.