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Khanyisile Mbau (born 15 October 1985), popularly known as Khanyi Mbau, is a multi-award winning Johannesburg-born South African actress.
She is also a businesswoman, TV host, and artist.
The beautiful actress’ half sister, Lasizwe Dambuza is also in the entertainment industry.
The actress has appeared in many South African TV series and is known for her unique acting skills.
There are many actors on the silver screen but only a few are recognized and she is one of them.
South African Actress
Kani Mbau |
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| Name: | Kanisile Mbau |
| stage name: | Kani Mbau |
| Date of Birth: | October 15, 1985 (38 years old) |
| place of birth: | Soweto, South Africa |
| Children: | Kanukani |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| parents: | Menzie McCullough, Lynette Cece M’Baugh |
| high: | 1.57m |
| Baby Daddy: | Mandela Mthembu |
| Brothers and sisters: | Laszvi Dambuza, Sandeka Makunu |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Mandla Mthembu (married 2006-2009), Tebogo Lerole (front) |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $400,000 to $550,000 |
early life
Khanyi Mbau was born on October 15, 1985, at the Florence Nightingale Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Her mother is Lynette Sisi Mbau, who gave birth to Haniyi while she was unmarried.
Her father, Menzi Mcunu, had no ownership over her but had the opportunity to name her.
He named her Khanyisile, which translates to “one who brings light.”
Her mother, Lynette, was forced to leave her in the care of her grandparents due to the nature of her job.
Her grandfather, Mr. Babesi Mbau, taught her to appreciate art.
While she was with her grandmother, she attended an all-white school.
Khanyi Mbau has two siblings: Lasizwe Dambuza and Thandeka Mcunu.
Profession
Khanyi Mbau played the role of Doobsie in Muvhango in 2004. She took over the role to replace Lindiwe Chibi after her boyfriend Dan Mokoena shot her.
A year later, Kani Mbau was fired and left the show after she was reportedly accused of excessive partying and appearing in the Sunday tabloids.
In 2006, Khanyi Mbau landed another role after appearing in the South African TV series Mzansi. She played the role of Mbali in the second season of the popular SABC1 TV series. Later that year, she landed another role in the film After 9.
Khanyi Mbau played the role of Zee in the South African miniseries. She was also a guest judge on the second season of the South African show Turn It Out in 2012.
In 2012, she played the lead role in Ekasi: Our Story. She appeared in an episode of the anthology series on E.tv. She also appeared in the Vuzu documentary I Am.
Khanyi Mbau has starred in the TV series Like Father, Like Son. She played Sindisiwe Sibeko in the mini-series Mzansi Magic.
My name is Khanyi Mbau, her biography was published by Lesley Mofokeng in 2014. In 2013, she started hosting a talk show, Katch It With Khanyi, on eKasi. The following year, in 2014, she competed on the seventh season of Strictly Come Dancing.
Unfortunately, she and her partner Quintus Janssen were eliminated in week seven after failing to receive enough votes to continue in the competition.
In April 2015, Khanyi Mbau played the supporting role of Pinky in the E.tv TV series Ashes to Ashes. In 2016, she played the role of Palesa Simelane in the popular TV series Umlilo.
In July 2016, she was offered a new TV show, Weekend Edition. Radio and TV host Phat Joe is her co-host on the show.
In July 2017, she appeared on the entertainment show “The Scoop”. In March 2018, she got an acting job in “Uzalo”.
Dinekile is her character in the show (also known as Lady Die). In April 2018, she was chosen as the lead in the TV series Abomoma.
The actress is not only a television personality but also a radio personality. In 2016, she hosted Metro FM’s Whose Show Is It Anyway?
In November 2018, she launched her own range of gins with I Am Khanyi – Millennial Shimmer Gin.
Awards & Recognition
In October 2016, Khanyi Mbau’s extraordinary acting talent was recognized when she was named one of the “Top Ten South African Film Actresses” by the Johannesburg Film Festival.
Personal life
In 2005, stunning and accomplished actress Khanyi Mbau met billionaire and former journalist Mandla Mthembu and began dating.
The two got married the following year, but divorced nine months after their marriage.
Mandla Mthembu accused Khanyi Mbau of only wanting his money.
Khanyi Mbau reportedly dated Tebogo Lerole for 10 years until 2020 when they broke up.
She has a daughter named Khanukani.
Social Media
Khanyi Mbau is active on Instagram. The popular actress regularly uploads her pictures for her fans. Her Instagram account is @KhanyiMbau and has over 100,000 followers.
net worth
South African award-winning actress Khanyi Mbau has an estimated net worth of $400,000 to $550,000.
