Khanyi Mbau

Quick Facts

Full Name	Khanyi Mbau
Occupation	TV Actress
Date Of Birth	Oct 15, 1985(1985-10-15)
Age	39
Birthplace	South Africa
Country	South Africa
Horoscope	Libra

Khanyi Mbau Biography

Khanyi Mbau is one of the most popular and richest TV Actress who was born on October 15, 1985 in South Africa, South Africa. Initially famous for her role as Doobsie on the popular South African soap opera Muvhango, she went on to portray Mbali in Season Two of the soap opera Mzansi. In 2014, she began hosting the South African Film and Television Award- nominated talk show Katch It With Khanyi. She has also hosted a morning radio show on Metro FM called Who’s Show is it Anyway.

She is a contemporary of fellow South African television personality Cariba Heine.

Khanyisile Mbau (born October 15, 1985), known professionally as Khanyi Mbau, is a South African actress, television host and artist. Raised in Soweto, Mbau rose to widespread prominence and became a household name as the second Doobsie in the SABC 2 soap opera Muvhango (2004-2005); as Mbali in the SABC 1 soap opera Mzansi and SABC 1’s mini-series After Nine. As of 2018, she is the host of the SABC 3 entertainment show The Scoop, The Big Secret on BET Africa and plays Tshidi on Mzansi Magic’s Abomama.

In 2004, Mbau replaced actress Lindiwe Chibi in the role of Doobsie on Muvhango after Chibi was shot by her boyfriend. A year later she was fired from the role, reportedly for spending too much time partying and appearing in the Sunday tabloids. In 2006 Mbau joined the SABC 1 hit drama series Mzansi, in its second season, as Mbali. SABC 1 did not renew the show for a third season. Later in 2007 Mbau played the role of Zee in the SABC 1 mini-series After 9.

Born in Johannesburg to dating couple Lynette Sisi Mbau and Menzi Mcunu, she was raised in Soweto, South Africa, by her maternal grandmother, Gladys Mbau.

Khanyi Mbau Net Worth

Khanyi Mbau is one of the richest TV Actress from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Khanyi Mbau 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Early in her career, she made appearances in the South African TV shows Scandal and After 9.

She was a Season 7 contestant on South Africa’s Strictly Come Dancing reality talent program. A singer as well as a television personality, she released her debut music album in 2010. She starred in her first feature film Happiness is A Four-Letter Word in 2016.

Khanyisile Mbau was born on October 15, 1985. Her mother, Lynette Sisi Mbau, worked in the finance department of the pension fund at Barclays Bank. Her father, Menzi Mcunu, was not married to her mother at the time as the couple was only dating. Mcunu had no claim to the child but he named her nevertheless: Khanyisile, one who brings light. Mbau kept her mother’s surname. Lynette soon left baby Khanyi with her parents in Mofolo, Soweto and returned to work, leaving her grandmother virtually raising her.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Khanyi Mbau Dating?

According to our records, Khanyi Mbau married to Mandla Mthembu. As of December 1, 2023, Khanyi Mbau’s is not dating anyone.

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In April 2015, Mbau landed the supporting role of “Pinky” in E.tv’s first-ever telenovela, Ashes to Ashes. In November 2015, she was nominated for “Best Instagram Account” in the Channel24 Online Awards, which honored local musicians, stars and public figures who have a powerful and influential online presence.

Facts & Trivia

Khanyi Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Khanyi Mbau celebrates birthday on October 15 of every year.

In 2016, Mbau became the host of a radio show on Metro FM, Whose show is it anyway, alongside entertainers Somizi Mhlongo and Ntombi Ngcobo. The show premiered nationally on July 18, 2016, and ran for a year until it came to an end in the reshuffle of the station.

How many babies khanyi MBAU have?

Khanyi Mbau has one child – a daughter named Khanukani aka Cannes. Her daughter’s father is former millionaire Mandla Mthembu. Khanyi’s relationship with Mandla made tabloid headlines ever since they started dating in 2005.

What nationality is khanyi MBAU?

South African

How old is khanyi?

36 years (October 15, 1985)

Where can I watch the roast of Khanyi Mbau?

Comedy Central Of Roast Khanyi Mbau: Uncensored – Showmax. The first African woman to be subjected to a Comedy Central Roast, Khanyi Mbau never shies away from controversy. Get every roast, uncensored, in the uncut version exclusive to Showmax as she faces the panel led by Mpho Popps.

How old is kudzi?

Kudzai Chimbaira
Born| 13 October 1985 Zimbabwe
Died| January 2018 (aged 32)
Occupation| Actor, director