Thembi Seete

Name: Thembi Seete

Date of Birth: March 25, 1977

Place of Birth: Soweto, South Africa

Nationality: South African

Occupation: Singer, actress, dancer, and television personality

Known For:

• Member of the South African girl group Boom Shaka
• Starring in the SABC1 soap opera "Generations"
• Hosting the SABC3 talk show "The Real Goboza"
• Judging on the SABC1 reality competition "Idols South Africa"

Early Life:

Thembi Seete was born in Soweto, South Africa, on March 25, 1977. She grew up in a musical family, and her father was a member of the South African band Stimela. Seete began singing and dancing at a young age, and she joined her first band, Boom Shaka, when she was just 15 years old.

Career:

Boom Shaka was a popular South African girl group in the 1990s, and Seete quickly became one of the group's most popular members. The group released four studio albums and won numerous awards, including the Kora Award for Best African Group in 1996. After Boom Shaka disbanded in 2000, Seete embarked on a solo career. She has released three studio albums, and she has also starred in several films and television shows.

In addition to her music and acting career, Seete is also a successful television personality. She has hosted several talk shows and reality competitions, and she has also been a judge on the SABC1 reality competition "Idols South Africa."

Personal Life:

Thembi Seete married her longtime partner, Collen Mashawana, in 2016. The couple has one child together. Seete is also a vocal advocate for women's rights and gender equality.

Awards and Nominations:

• Kora Award for Best African Group (1996)
• South African Music Award for Best Female Artist (2001)
• Metro FM Music Award for Best Female Artist (2002)
• South African Film and Television Award for Best Actress in a TV Soap (2005)
• South African Music Award for Best Dance Album (2010)

Filmography:

• Sarafina! (1992)
• Cry, the Beloved Country (1995)
• The Maids' Room (2000)
• Hijack Stories (2000)
• Mapantsula (2004)
• Generations (2005-2010)
• The Real Goboza (2010-2013)
• Idols South Africa (2015-present)