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Dumisani Masilela (born 31 May 1988), known professionally as Dumi Masilela, is a multi-talented South African actor, best known as an actor, singer and former football player. However, it was his acting talent that truly captured the hearts of many.
Dumi Masilela’s union with former actress Simphiwe Ngema was the most important thing in his life. Sadly, he passed away at a young age in 2017, leaving a huge void in his family and the entertainment industry.
South African musicians
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 Dumi Masilela: History, Profile and Photos |
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| full name: | Dumisani Masilela |
| stage name: | Dumi Masilela |
| date of birth: | May 31, 1988 (29 years old) |
| place of birth: | South Africa |
| die: | August 3, 2017 (age 29) |
| Country of Citizenship: | South African |
| educate: | not applicable |
| high: | 1.62 m |
| parents: | Sebastian Masilela |
| brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| spouse: | Simphiwe Ngema (2017-2017 male) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actor • Musician |
| net worth: | $1 million (USD) |
Early life and education
Dumi Masilela, a famous actor, was born in South Africa on May 31, 1988 and was raised by his mother, Sebastiana Masilela, in his early years.
Details about his father are still unknown. Unfortunately, the media has provided little information about Dumi Masilela’s siblings and educational journey.
Profession
In 2008, Dumi Masilela began a promising football career with PSL side SuperSport United. However, fate intervened later that year with a serious car accident. His Peugeot 203 collided with a truck at Kempton Park, fracturing both sides of his thigh, a life-changing event.
After three months of hospitalization and two years of rehabilitation, Dumi finally faced the harsh reality: football was no longer a part of his life. It was a period of great sadness, during which he found solace in expressing his emotions through writing.
Despite the setbacks, Dumi Masilela found new ways to express his talent. In 2012, he emerged as one of the top 18 contestants on Season 8 of South African Idol, where his musical potential was fully realized. This led him to co-found Appleseed Productions with Thato Mabaso. In 2016, he released this heartwarming song Shauna Panseydedicated to his wife, which aroused deep resonance among the audience.
Dumi’s musical journey was just the beginning of a remarkable career turn. Despite his lack of acting experience, he jumped at the opportunity that presented itself to him. He landed a role on Idol, which gave him the chance to play street kid Sifiso Ngema. Rhythm CityThis new adventure sparked his self-discovery and enabled him to face the challenges head on.
social media
- Instagram account: Dumi Masilela (@dmasilela)
personal life
Dumi Masilela and Simphiwe Ngema are well-known names in the entertainment industry, they have been in a relationship for three and a half years and their love story culminated in a beautiful wedding in June 2017.
Sadly, their marital bliss soon came to an end, as tragedy struck and Dumi’s life came to an abrupt end just two months later. Despite their deep love, they had no children.
On August 3, 2017, talented South African singer-songwriter Dumi Masilela passed away at the age of 29. Although the exact cause of his death has not been made public, some suspect that complications from tuberculosis may have been a factor in his death.
Discography
- Shauna Pansey
- Ongasabi
- Smomoza
- Uphiwe
- Diferi
- Hamba
- Dear Fear
net worth
The late Dumi Masilela has a net worth of approximately $1 million. He was a talented South African music artist who was popular for his chart-topping tracks such as Stimera, Ngiazferaand NjikonaTragically, a devastating car accident took his life in 2017 when he was just 29 years old.
