Somizi Mhlongo

Somizi Mhlongo
Born
Somizi Buyani Mhlongo

(1972-12-23) 23 December 1972 (age 51)[1]
Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
Other namesSomgaga
Occupations
  • Choreographer

  • actor
  • singer

  • media personality
  • television presenter
  • businessman
  • socialite
Years active1978–present
Known forIdols South Africa (judge), Sarafina
Political partyAfrican National Congress
PartnerMohale Motaung (2017–2021)
Children1
Parent(s)Ndaba Mhlongo (father)
Mary Twala (mother)

Somizi Buyani Mhlongo (born 23 December 1972) is a South African television presenter, choreographer, media personality and socialite. In 1992, he appeared on the musical and political film, Sarafina! which gained him prominence.[2] Mhlongo became lead choreographer for numerous shows and events, including the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.[3][4]

After starring and taking part in the choreography of Sarafina!, Mhlongo also appeared in several films including drama film Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) as well as various television shows, including Idols South Africa and V Entertainment.[5]

  1. ^ Tech Inc (3 December 2015). "Somizi Mhlongo reveals his age". The Citizen. Archived from the original on 28 November 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  2. ^ Zulu, Thembalethu (11 December 2017). "Gaga over Somizi". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  3. ^ "How Somizi won South Africa's heart". Channel24. 5 January 2016. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  4. ^ Mbele, Gabi (13 January 2013). "Spectacular ceremony to kick off Afcon". Sunday Times. Johannesburg. Retrieved 21 April 2019 – via Press Reader.
  5. ^ TSHISALIVE (31 July 2017). "Somizi and Nomuzi score gig on revamped V- Entertainment". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 30 July 2023.