Phila Madlingozi is a multi-talented South African artiste who has made a name for herself in several artistic fields.
He is an actor, singer, songwriter, rapper, and filmmaker who has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work.
He is also the son of legendary musician Ringo Madlingozi, who has influenced his musical style and career.
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- Full name: Phila Madlingozi
- Date of Birth: June 10, 1990
- Age: 34
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Occupation: Actor, singer, songwriter, rapper, film producer
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parents: Ringo Madlingozi (father), Nomsa Madlingozi (mother)
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: None
- Net worth: $1 million
Early life and education
Phila Madlingozi was born on June 10, 1990 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
He is the only son of parents Ringo Madlingozi and Nomsa Madlingozi, his father is a famous musician who has won many awards and sold millions of albums.
His mother was a nurse who worked at a local hospital. Phila grew up in a musical family where he was exposed to different types of music. He also loved performing and storytelling from a young age.
He attended primary and secondary school in Port Elizabeth and excelled in academics and extracurricular activities. He was a member of the school choir, drama club and football team.
At 14, he moved to Johannesburg to live with his father and attend University College to study film and television production.
There, he learned the basics of filmmaking such as screenwriting, directing, editing, and cinematography.
He also honed his acting skills by participating in various student films and theatre productions. In 2012, he graduated from the university with a diploma in film and television production.
personal life
Phila Madlingozi is dating a mystery woman but he has never revealed who she is to the public. He often posts pictures of himself and his girlfriend on social media but he has not revealed his girlfriend’s name or any other information about her.
He said he wanted to keep his relationship private and protect his partner from the media and fans.
He also said that he is very happy and deeply in love with his girlfriend and that they have a lot in common.
Phila does not have any children, but he has expressed his desire to have a family in the future. He said he hopes to have at least two children, a boy and a girl, and that he wants to be a good father and role model to them.
He also expressed his hope to marry his girlfriend at the right time and hold a simple and warm wedding.
Profession
Phila Madlingozi started his career as an actor and has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
In 2013, he made his acting debut in the SABC1 TV series Intersexions, playing the role of Mandla, a young man who contracted HIV from his girlfriend.
With his outstanding performance in the drama, he won the Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series. His popularity soared thanks to the role in the drama, and he became a household name in South Africa.
He subsequently starred in other television shows such as Mzansi Magic’s Isikizi, where he played the chief’s rebellious and troubled son Sizwe, SABC1’s Mutual Friends, where he played the charismatic and ambitious entrepreneur Thabo, and SABC3’s The Lab, where he played the smart and witty forensic analyst Sipho.
He also starred in the Netflix original series Empire, where he played Ntando Mxenge, the favored son of Zimkhitha Mxenge, a powerful and ruthless businesswoman. He recently exited the show and was replaced by Oros Mampofu.
He also dabbled in filmmaking, writing, directing and producing his own short films such as The Last Supper (a comedy about a group of friends’ dinner party gone wrong) and The Gift (a drama about a young man who receives a mysterious gift from his father).
He has also worked as an assistant director and script supervisor on other films such as the romantic comedy Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word, based on the novel by Cynthia Jeler, and Karush, a biopic on freedom fighter and martyr Solomon Mahlangu.
He also continued his music career and released his debut album, I am, in 2016. The album contains 12 songs, including his hit single “Ntab’ezikude”, “Imbali” and “one time.”
The album was well received by critics and fans alike, showcasing his versatility and talent as a singer, songwriter, and rapper.
He has also performed at various events and festivals such as the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Durban July Festival and Macufe Festival, and has opened for his father Ringo Madlingozi at some of his concerts.
He also initiated the “Free Philadelphia,” shared his struggles and achievements in the entertainment industry, as well as his mental health issues.
He said he hopes to inspire and encourage others going through similar challenges and to be honest and genuine with his fans.
He also said that he wanted to break away from the expectations and pressure of the industry and just be himself and do what he loves.
Awards
Phila Madlingozi has received several awards and nominations for his work in the entertainment industry. Some of the awards he has received include:
- In 2014, he won the Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series for his role in “Hermaphrodite”.
- In 2017, he won the SAFTA Award for Best Actor in a TV Series for Isikizi.
- 2018 SAFTA Award for Best Original Song “Ntab’ezikude”.
- I Am won the Best New Artist Award at the 2018 SA Hip Hop Awards.
- “I Am” won the Best R&B/Soul Album Award at the 2019 SA Music Awards.
net worth
Phila Madlingozi’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million.
He has earned his wealth through various endeavors in the entertainment industry including acting, film making, and music.
dispute
Phila Madlingozi has been involved in several controversies such as;
- In 2015, he was accused of being homophobic after making comments about homosexuality on Twitter. He said he didn’t understand why gay people had to be open about their sexuality and didn’t want to see them kissing or holding hands in public.
- He also said he did not hate gay people but he did not approve of their lifestyle. He faced strong backlash and criticism from the LGBT community and its allies, who called him ignorant and intolerant.
- He later apologized, saying he was misunderstood and did not mean to offend anyone. He also said he respected and supported gay people and that he had some gay friends and colleagues.
- In 2016, he got into a dispute with rapper AKA because he claimed that AKA stole his song “One Time”. He said he had proof that he recorded the song before AKA and that AKA copied his lyrics and melody. He also said that he was not afraid of AKA and was ready to confront him.
- He posted a video of himself singing his version of the song and challenged AKA to a rap battle. AKA responded by mocking him, calling him a liar and a clout-seeker. He also said he didn’t know who Phila was and didn’t care about his accusations.
- He also uploaded a video of himself singing the song and said that he was the original creator and the best. The feud caused a lot of controversy among fans and media, who compared and contrasted the two songs and the two artists.
- In 2018, he was arrested for driving under the influence after he was caught speeding and swerving on the road. He was taken to the police station, where he failed a breathalyzer test. He was charged with driving under the influence and was released on bail.
- He apologized to his fans and the public, saying he made a mistake and was ashamed of his behavior. He also said he would learn from his mistakes and would never drink and drive again. He also said he would cooperate with the law and bear the consequences of his crime.
social media
- Instagram: @philamadlingozi
- Twitter: @PhilaMadlingozi
Filmography
- Intersex
- Ischici
- Common friend
- laboratory
- Gqeberha: Empire
- The Last Supper
- Gift
Discography
- I am
- Ntabezkude
- Imbali
- one time
- Liberty Philadelphia
- love me
- Ngitanda Wina
