Faith Nketsi
Mapholoso Faith Nketsi-Njilo is a South African influencer, model and media personality. She is well known for being a member of a dance group in her younger years. After she left the group she became a reality TV star and scored a reality show called Have Faith that airs on MTV and Netflix. She also works with multiple brands and has gained a large social media following.
Mapholoso Faith Nketsi-Njilo | |
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Born | Faith Mapholoso Nketsi December 30, 1994 Johannesburg, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Occupation(s) | Reality TV star, Influencer, model, entrepreneur |
Spouse |
Nzuzo Njilo (m. 2022) |
Children | Sky Njilo |
Parent(s) | Linky Modise, Leonard Nketsi |
Relatives | Kabelo Nketsi |
Modeling information | |
Hair color | Dark brown |
Website | faithnketsi |
Early life and career
Faith was born in Johannesburg. She started her career when she was sixteen years old. Faith gained media attention when she was part of a girl hip hop dance crew.[1] She appeared in the music video of Cassper Nyovest's single, "Tito Mboweni."[2]
On 30 July 2018, she launched 'Get Snatched', a diet and workout programme.[3]
In November 2019, Nketsi starred in her own reality show called "#HaveFaith" which premiered on MTV Africa in South Africa, making her the first woman with her own reality show on the channel.[4] Faith has over 1.3 million Instagram followers as of December 2019.[5]
Faith launched her own music career in 2019, working with DJ Maphorisa.[6] Her first EP, Disrespectful, has seven tracks and is produced by Blaqboy Music.[7]
Personal life
Faith is a social media influencer with 2.4 million followers on Instagram. She is one of South Africa's most popular influencers. She married wealthy businessman Nzuzo Njilo on 10 April 2022.[8] Faith has since welcomed a beautiful baby girl and is taking her brand to new levels as a wife, mother and aspiring business mogul.
References
- "Faith Nketsi Has A New Ride And We Are Jealous". Cosmopolitan SA. 11 March 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- Tjiya, Emmanuel (25 October 2019). "Faith Nketsi's belief pays off with new reality show". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- "Faith Nketsi launches "Get Snatched" diet plan". Political Analysis South Africa. 31 July 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- "Faith Nketsi causes a storm with new EP, 'Disrespectful'". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- Nkesti, Faith (29 December 2019). "THEE FAITH NKESTI (@faith.nkesti)•Instagram photos and videos".
- Majavu, noxolo (13 December 2019). "Faith Nketsi claps back at music haters: I use the negativity to fuel me". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- Dube, Sindiso (23 December 2019). "Zimbabwe: Twerk Queen for Ginimbi Victoria Falls Party". The Standard (All Africa). Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- Ngcobo, Nokuthula (11 April 2022). "Mrs Njilo: Faith Nketsi marries wealthy businessman Nzuzo [watch]". The South African. Retrieved 13 April 2022.