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Dumisani Dlamini (born 23 October 1963) is a globally renowned actor and television personality from South Africa.
He is a South African legend, best known for playing Crocodile in the Hollywood film Sarafina.
Other movies he has appeared in include Yizo Yizo, Drum and Homecoming. Dumisani Dlamini is the father of the famous award-winning singer, actress and rapper Doja Cat.
South African film star Doja Cat’s father
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| Name: | Dumisani Dlamini |
| Date of Birth: | October 23, 1963 (60 years old) |
| place of birth: | Durban, South Africa |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| high: | 1.67 m |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Girlie Nhlengethwa, Nandy Ndlovu |
| Children: | Doha Cat |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $800,000 |
early life
Dumisani Dlamini was born on October 23, 1963 in Durban, South Africa.
He had a difficult childhood and upbringing, with rumors swirling that his father murdered his mother.
Dumisani Dlamini used to support herself by doing odd jobs before she entered the entertainment industry.
Personal life
After the Sarafina voyage, Dumisani Dlamini chose to settle in the United States. During this time, he met a Jewish woman, Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer, and married her, with whom he lived for 15 years.
They have two beautiful children, one of whom is a successful musician named Doja Cat. In 2001, he planned to marry Girlie Nhlengethwa, an accountant, but he could not accept the demands of Girlie Nhlengethwa’s relatives. Later, he announced his intention to marry Nandi Ndlovu, even though Lebo M had already done so.
Due to her passion for community service and philanthropy, Dumisani Dlamini purchased an orphanage in the village of Klipton, South Africa. Doja Carter is a successful singer, producer, songwriter and rapper who rose to fame with the song “Mooo!”. Her second studio album, Hot Pink, debuted in the top ten of the US Billboard 200 chart in 2020 with the hit song “Say So”.
Doja Cat’s stage name was inspired by the word “Dojo”, which means “weed”, and her love for cats. In a chat with Whoopi Goldberg, his daughter revealed that she has never met Dumisani Dlamini.
Profession
Dumisani Dlamini rose to fame for his role as Crocodile in Mbongeni Ngema’s Sarafina. He has appeared in the following movies.
- Sarafina (1992)
- Ntabeni (2002)
- The Dahlan Seven (2008): The Battle of the Paleoh
- Morning Star Project (2009)
- 21st Street Passerby (2010)
- Love and Kwaito (2016)
- Sequence (2017)
Furthermore, Dumisani Dlamini is no stranger to the television industry, having starred in a number of South African television series, including:
- 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls
- Hostel
- mufhango
- Mzansi
- Nomzamo
- Uzalo
- EKasi: Our Story
- Sohulu and partners
- Usindiso
- Izo Izo
Discography
Intshiza, Till We Meet Again and Freestyle are some of the songs recorded by Dumisani Dlamini.
Awards
Dumisani Dlamini has been in the entertainment industry for a long time. Due to his efforts, he has been recognized for his success and contributions.
Dumisani was nominated for the Golden Corner Award for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series.
net worth
Dumisani Dlamini’s net worth totals $800,000. He has accumulated this huge fortune in the entertainment industry.
