Each generation witnesses the emergence of an individual who transforms it’s perception of issues. Leleti Khumalo is one of those individuals. Her powerful performances both on and off the stage have changed how South Africa view Apartheid. Leleti Khumalo is a movie star.

 

 

 

 

 

 
Globally she is renowned for her role in the movie Safarina, Hotel Rwanda, Invictus and Yesterday. Besides acting, Khumalo is also a radio show that hosts an accomplished musician. She was born the 30th March 1970, Leleti Khumalo is 50 years old as of 2020.

Skhuthazo Winston Khanyile became Leleti Khumalo husband in 2012. From an early age , she wanted to pursue acting. She began her career in music and acting when she joined a youth dance group Amajika . During this time, Tu Nokwe mentored the budding actor.

When she was 15 years old, her journey from obscurity to stardom began. The actor, musician and playwright Mbongeni Ngema while scouting for talent visited a garage where the youth group was performing. After seeing her potential, Ngema drafted her into his Sarafina cast, one of his musical productions.

Other notable movies she featured in include, Hotel Rwanda (2004), a historical drama, documenting the Rwandan genocide of 1994. Her role in the movie was instrumental, as it received rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival and won award in the Pune International Film Festival.

In 2015, Leleti Khumalo joined the cast of Uzalo playing the role of Zandile Mdletshe. Her role in this drama series marked her return to acting after two years. Indeed, Leleti Khumalo journey and career are fascinating and inspiring and eye opening.

In it we learn the value of humility, diligence and resilience. Currently, Leleti Khumalo is casting on Imbewu The Seed an Etv soap opera where she plays the role of Nokubonga Bhengu , a wife to the late Ngcolosi.

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