Who is Somizi Mhlongo?
Somizi Buyani Mhlongo is a South African media figure, television host, actor, and choreographer who was born on December 23, 1972. He rose to fame in 1992 thanks to his role in Sarafina’s musical and political film! Mhlongo became the principal choreographer for many productions and occasions, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening and closing ceremonies and the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Following her role in Sarafina! and her involvement with the choreography, Mhlongo participated in a number of other films, including the 1995 drama Cry, the Beloved Country, as well as a number of television programs, such as Idols South Africa and V Entertainment.
Early life
Somizi Buyani Mhlongo, the son of South African actress Mary Twala and actor and comedian Ndaba Mhlongo, was born on December 23, 1972, in Soweto, the largest township in Johannesburg. He has been exposed to the entertainment industry from a young age thanks to his parents’ influence. One of his brothers, Archie, who was his only sibling, was fatally murdered in 1985.
Somizi Net Worth
Although his actual net worth is unknown, Somizi is rumored to be worth millions of Rand. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the entertainer is worth roughly R74 million ($5 million). It appears that the sum is being inflated.Somizi has had a number of expensive cars, including an R2 million Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon and an R1.7 million BMW i8. He allegedly sold the BMW to assist in paying off his SARS obligation.
Somizi’s net worth has increased dramatically as a result of his many brand deals and endorsements. Numerous companies and brands have partnered with the well-known public personality over the years. Following an endorsement agreement with McDonald’s that includes being named the DStv ambassador and being endorsed by the Department of Water and Sanitation, McCafe Coach Sessions became the face of McDonald’s South Africa.
Somizi Mhlongo ex-girlfriend and daughter
On February 19, 1995, Somizi Mhlongo and Palesa Madisakwane had their first child, Bahumi Madisakwane. Later, Mhlongo came out as gay, which caused him to break up with Palesa.
SOMIZI PARENTS
Mary has made appearances on regional television programs like The Imposter and Generations. For her acting, she has received a SAFTA award. In 2019, Mary was awarded the silver National Order of Ikhamanga, one of South Africa’s highest accolades.
Sadly, Somizi had to bury his mother in 2020 because she passed away on July 4. According to Somizi, his mother passed away quietly at Parklane Private Hospital at 11 a.m.
Father of Somizi, Ndaba, worked as an actor, comedian, and assistant director. He has acted in several movies and stage productions, such as Bad Company and Strike Force. Ndaba was nominated for a Tony Award in 1988 for his choreography on Sarafina!
Somizi Love life
Somizi Mhlongo, one of the most well-known entertainers in South Africa known for his flamboyant manner, has been one of the most talked-about topics because of his prior relationship.Somgaga was in a highly publicized relationship from 2017 to 2021, during which time we witnessed him become engaged, get hitched, and, regrettably, be divorced.
Somizi shocked Mzansi by revealing Mohale Motaung as his partner in 2017 after years of keeping his love life a secret. One of those couples, Somizi and Mohale, consistently reminded us of the benefits of being in love. The duo, commonly known as Somhale, used to serve nothing but hot couple goals and swiftly rose to the top of Mzansi’s favorite couples list. Mohale accepted Somizi’s engagement after a year of dating while the two were on vacation in Paris.
The pair wed in a white ceremony in Muldersdrift on January 30, 2020. The couple’s white wedding was one of the most costly celebrity weddings in South Africa, just like their traditional wedding was a lavish event. Numerous viewers tuned in to watch the fantasy wedding that was shown on Showmax throughout the wedding.
Somizi SA Idols Judge
Somizi Mhlongo, a choreographer, joined the Idols SA team in 2015 and is now the fourth judge on the panel.At the time, Somizi served as a judge with Randall Abrahams, a seasoned Idols SA judge.On the first day of auditions at the State Theatre in Pretoria in 2015, Unathi Msengana and Gareth Cliff revealed their participation in the greatest television talent competition in South Africa’s eleventh season.
Somizi Mhlongo would return as an Idols SA judge, according to M-Net and the production company [SIC] Entertainment, despite the claims of abuse leveled against him.The announcement follows a sharp decline in ratings for the program last year as a result of Somzi’s unannounced departure.
Following charges of abuse by his ex-husband Mohale Motaung, The Idols SA judge took “time off” from the reality TV competition show.Thembi Seete, a musician, and JR Bogopa, a rapper and producer, have taken the position of Randall Abrahams and Unathi Nkayi, whose contracts were not renewed.
Film and television
When Mhlongo was 13 years old, he made his acting debut in the 1987 movie Scavengers. In 1992, he next joined the musical and political film, Sarafina! in which he played a character by the name of Fire, but called “Whacko”. Additionally, he made appearances in the 1993 movies Kein Himmel über Afrika and Cry, the Beloved Country (1995).
In 1996, Mhlongo made an appearance in the television program Tarzan, The Epic Adventures. His largest judging responsibility came when he was chosen to serve as the new judge for Idols South Africa’s eleventh season. Alongside actress and dancer Khabonina Qubeka, he served as a lead judge on the defunct SABC 1 competition program Dance Your Butt Off.
Mhlongo debuted his reality series, Living the Dream with Somizi, in 2016, and it aired on Mzansi Magic. Additional television credits include 10 Over 10, City Ses’la, and Ayeye.Mhlongo co-hosted the South African Music Awards for three years in a row while hosting other award ceremonies (2016, 2017, and 2018).Mhlongo was the featured roastee in Comedy Central’s annual roast program on April 26, 2018. The KZN Entertainment Awards will be co-hosted by him and Pearl Thusi on December 15, 2020.
Choreography
Mhlongo’s first piece of choreography appeared in the musical Sarafina! The opening and closing ceremonies for the massive international football association FIFA for 2010 hosting in his home country South Africa were among the notable events he planned. Miss South Africa, the Metro FM Music Awards, the South African Music Awards, and the Channel O Music Video Awards are just a few of the award shows and occasions that Mhlongo choreographed. He was a choreographer for the gospel group Joyous Celebration and also performed dance.
The dancing fitness DVD Grind! Somizi was launched by Mhlongo in 2017 and was sold at Verimark. There were a lot of South African dance motions in the workout routine. Additionally, Mhlongo produced a number of training videos for YouTube under the name Kwaitone Dance Fitness with Somizi.
RADIO
Before being replaced by Relebogile Mabotja in 2019, the talented Somizi co-hosted the Metro FM breakfast show The Fresh Breakfast in 2017 with DJ Fresh and soccer presenter Mpho Letsholonyane. The broadcaster appointed Mhlongo to co-host the program #TheBridge.
Somizi Arrested
Somizi was heard on Metro FM radio host and colleague Dineo Ranaka’s Instagram Live video warning them that there will be an announcement and that the lockdown will be extended in a viral video that went popular on social media. The speaker mentions Fikile Mbalula in the video and says the minister told him. Minister Fikile Mbalula, on the other hand, publicly refuted Somizi’s allegations. He said that he hadn’t spoken to Somizi at any point in time and that he hadn’t told him that the lockdown had been extended.
Even though Somizi eventually expressed regret for his behavior, and the Minister accepted it, he still had to take responsibility for his conduct. The department of transportation disclosed that Mbalula would sue Somizi. Fikile Mbalula will proceed to the Sandton Police Station to file charges against the individual for breaking the government lockdown rules, which forbid the dissemination of false information.
Somizi Controversy
Somizi has led a controversial life that is full of excess. As a result of allegedly neglecting to pay R3,4 million in taxes, he ran into difficulty with the taxman.”I went to SARS offices and they nailed me. I sobbed in front of them. I was crying bucketloads… They were going to take my car. I told them the car wasn’t mine. They forced me to sell my house. I tried to stall that and find ways of getting out of the mess without shedding my house. It was tough,” Somizi wrote in his book, Dominoes: Unbreakable Spirit.
According to reports, some of his possessions, including designer bags, a couch covered in crocodile leather, and more than 80 pairs of designer sunglasses, were sold at auction in 2018 by the SA Revenue Service (SARS). While Somizi can afford to fly to Paris, Milan, and New York for pricey shopping excursions, between 2006 and 2009, he was broke, in debt, and depressed.
“It was difficult to the point that I cried every day. At night I felt better that the day was over and I hoped for a better day tomorrow. But when I woke up and realized that I was still in that, I’d cry all over again. I started ostracizing myself,” he wrote in his book. The breakup of his friendship with Bonang Matheba, a media favorite in South Africa, also generated controversy. They lost touch in late 2015, but in 2018, they overcame their differences and rekindled their relationship.
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