Khanyi Mbau: Biography of Khanyi Mbau, Age, Husband, Songs & Net Worth
Khanyi Mbau (born 15 October 1985) is a South African actress, singer, media personality, and socialite. She rose to fame in 2005 when she replaced Lindiwe Chibi as Doobsie on SABC 2’s Muvhango.
| Full Name | Khanyisile Mbau |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 15 October 1985 (35 years old) |
| Gender | Female |
| Spouse | Mandla Mthembu (divorced) |
| Occupation | Actress, Singer, Media personality, and Socialite |
| Nationality | South African |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
Khanyi Mbau Age
She was born on the 15th of October 1985 in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng province of South Africa. As of 2020, she is 35 years old.
Khanyi Mbau Husband
She was married to Mandla Mthembu from 2006 to 2009. She got romantically involved with Mandla Mthembu (former obben Island Inmate who is a multi-millionaire) in 2005 when he was 50 years old.
They got married in July 2006. In 2007, they announced that they were living apart after the South African Music Awards incident at Sun City which involved Mandla Mthembu accusing Khanyi of infidelity and gold-digging. In 2007 the couple reconciled.
In 2008 the reports of financial turmoil begin to emerge in the wake of delayed payments of Lamborghinis, warrant of arrest for Mandla Mthembu after he allegedly failed to pay maintenance for his two daughters with his former wife Dolly Matshabe. In 2009 they separated.
In October 2009 she was romantically involved with 51 years old construction mogul Theunis Crous who had just bought her a BMW Z4. In January 2010 Theunis ended the relationship and took back his BMW Z4.
She got together with Tebogo Lerole in July 2014 and they are still together amidst rumours claiming that the pair is pretending to be together.
Khanyi Mbau’s Daughter
With her marriage to Mandla Mthembu, they were blessed with a daughter, Princess Mthembu.
Net worth
Khanyi Mbau is believed to have an estimated net worth of around $10 million. This has been earned through her career.
Songs
- Igwinya – 2010
- Shake – 2016
- Ubobalela – 2010
- Izondo – 2010
- La ‘Weyi – 2010
- Sthandwa Sami – 2010
- Dunusa – 2010
- I Miss You – 2010
- Red Shoes – 2010
- Skheshekheshe – 2010
- Cina – 2010
- Do Me – 2010
- Crazy – 2010
- Intro – 2010
- Happiness – 2010
- Again – 2012
- Slay – 2016
- Shake – 2016
Movies
- Hear Me Move (2015)
- Happiness is a Four-letter Word (2016)
- She is King (2017)
- The Red Room (2018)
- Frank and Fearless (2018)
TV Roles
- Uzalo – 2018
- The Big Secret – 2017 – 2018
- The Scoop – 2017 – 2018
- South African Music Awards – 2017
- Lip Sync Battle Africa – 2017
- The Weekend Edition – 2016 – 2017
- Umlilo – 2016
- Katch It With Khanyi – 2014 – 2016
- After 9 – 2007
- Ashes to Ashes – 2015
- aYeYe – 2015
- Check – Coast – 2014
- eKasi: Our Stories – 2013 – 2014
- I Am – 2013
- Like Father Like Son – 2013
- Muvhango – 2004 – 2005
- My perfect family – 2014 – 2015
- Mzansi – 2005 – 2006
- Mzansi Love – 2013 – 2014
- Mzansi Love – 2014
- Scandal – 2005
- Reality Check – 2013
- Skwizas – 2014 – 2015
- Strictly Come Dancing – 2014
- The close up eNCA – 2014
- Comedy Central Roast – 2014
- The Lab – 2006
- South African Film and Television Awards – 2014
- Tropika Island of Treasure – 2011
- Turn it Out – 2012
Awards & Nominations
Awards
- 2015: Best Instagram Account during the Channel24 Online Awards.
- 2009: She won the Drama Queen of the Year during the Feather Award.
Nominations
- 2017: Best Supporting Actress ‘Happiness Is a Four- Letter Word’ during African Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
- 2016: Media Personality during Oliver Empowerment
- 2015: Best Talk Show ‘ Katch It With Kanyi’ during South African Film and Television Awards.
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