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Nandi Nyembe (born 19 August 1950) is a veteran South African actress who has been in the industry for over 30 years.
Since her debut in 1986, she has won numerous awards and starred in many TV series and films.
She is known for playing Nandi Sibiya in District 14 from day one till 2012.
South African Actress
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Name: | Nandi Nimbe |
Date of Birth: | August 19, 1950 (74 years old) |
place of birth: | Kliptown, Johannesburg, South Africa |
Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
child: | not applicable |
high: | not applicable |
Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
Boyfriend • Husband: | Married |
Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
net worth: | USD 500,000 – 1,000,000. |
early life
Nandi Nyembe was born in 1950 in Kliptown, Johannesburg.
She lived through the apartheid era and tells of her experiences during that period through some of the characters he played.
She said that because Nandi Nyimbe was black, she was deprived of many things and her family was unable to meet her needs at the time when she was growing up.
As a result, she had a rough and difficult childhood, which prevented her from studying properly.
However, she triumphed over all challenges and carved out a place among the legendary South African actresses.
educate
Nandi Nyembe was unable to attend the best schools due to the apartheid policies of the time.
However, after successfully entering the entertainment industry, she still enrolled in adult education to improve her communication and performance skills.
Profession
Nandi Nyimbe started her acting career in 1986 and has since made a huge impact in the industry by appearing in several productions. Her feature films include A Reasonable Man (1999), Saturday Night Live at the Palace (1987) and Yesterday (2004).
In 2007, she played the role of Thembe Makhubu in the TV series Jacob’s Cross. In addition, Nandi Nyembe has guest-starred in dozens of prime-time TV series, including Soul Buddyz, Hillside, Erfsondes, 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls, and a guest starring role in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.
She also appeared in an episode of the SABC1 TV series Sticks and Stones in 2006. Nandi Nyembe has also appeared in several TV shows including Isithunzi, Isibaya and The Road (two seasons) on Mzansi Magic. In 2016, she appeared in the e.tv TV series Ashes to Ashes. In 2017, Nandi Nyembe joined the cast of Mzansi Magic Isithembiso Dolly.
The veteran actress has appeared in many productions.
Social Media
Award-winning actress Nandi Nyembe is not active on social media; however, she has over 2,000 followers on Instagram.
Instagram account – @nandinyember.
Personal life
Nandi Nyembe has a daughter. She practices sangoma (intermediate level). She was initiated into sangoma at the age of 17.
She said this before she knew she was a witch doctor. She became seriously ill after she developed a connection with the spirits of people who died on the road. She also told Time Life magazine about her illness.
The interview went on as follows: “I was sick and my mother had to take me to the Chris Hani Baragavanath Hospital. At one point, the doctor had to test my urine and surprisingly, there was dirt in it, but there was nothing wrong with me.”
Nandi Nyembe has never revealed who her husband or boyfriend is and she is very private about her life.
net worth
Veteran actress Nandi Nyembe’s net worth is valued between $500,000 and $1 million.
Filmography
- 4play: Girls’ sex secrets
- Ashes to Ashes
- Qazlem
- generation
- hillside
- How to ruin Christmas: Weddings
- Isibaya
- The Cross of Jacob Isono
- Litapo
- Reka
- Rockville
- Soul City
- Sticks and Stones
- Queen
- the way
- Izo Izo
- District 14