Jessica Mbangeni

Jessica Mbangeni (born August 22, 1977) is a South African praise poet and singer. Born and raised in Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape, she rose to prominence after participating on Soweto Gospel Choir in 2002.

Jessica Mbangeni
Born (1977-08-22) 22 August 1977
Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape, South Africa
OriginJohannesburg
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Poet
  • Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2002–present
LabelsKwantu Entertainment
Formerly ofSoweto Gospel Choir

She has also pursued an acting career. In 2013, Mbangeni made her on-screen feature debut in Zabalaza, and appeared as a guest on the television series Skeem Saam. Other television series Mbangeni has appeared in include eKasi: Our Stories (2015), The Coconuts, and Dube on 2.

Career

Jessica Mbangeni was born August 22, 1977, in Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape.[1] Mbangeni attended Eastern Cape Technikon, but dropped out to pursue her career in music.[1]

Shortly after Mbangeni left tertiary, she relocated to Johannesburg to search for job.[1]

In 2002, she joined Soweto Gospel Choir[2] and toured around the globe.[3]

Two years later in 2005, Mbangeni pursued her career as a poet.[2]

Towards the end of the August 2014, Mbangeni announced released date of her live album IGoli which was performed live at Lyric Theatre.[4] The album was released on September 26, 2014.

Her studio album Busiswe Tribute to African Heroines was released in 2015.

Mbangeni was featured on "As'phelelanga" a single by South African singer Vusi Nova released on August 17, 2018.[5]

Television

From 2004 to 2006, Mbangeni made on screen debut on Dube on 2 comedy television series.[6]

In 2015, she portrayed a role of Nambasa on eKasi: Our Stories drama series.

Other ventures

Mbangeni established her agency KwaNtu Entertainment and Designs Agency in 2006.[7][8]

Discography
  • Igoli (2014)
  • Busiswe Tribute to African Heroines (2015)

Awards
Organization Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
South African Music Awards 2017 Best Praise Poet Herself Won [9]
2018 Best Traditional Album iGoli Live at the Lyric Theatre Won [10]

References
  1. "Jessica Mbangeni biography". elegant. Retrieved 2022-06-26.
  2. Sibiya, Gugu (2011-07-01). "Mbangeni: mistress of her own destiny". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2022-06-26.
  3. "Jessica Mbangeni". afternoonexpress. Retrieved 2022-06-26.
  4. "Jessica Mbangeni to launch her latest album at Gold Reef City's Lyric Theatre". mediaupdate. 2014-08-27. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
  5. "'Asphelelanga' honours those who are gone, but not forgotten". South Africa: eNCA. 2018-11-24. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
  6. "Jessica Mbangeni biography". hdsentertaiment. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
  7. "Jess urges women to think bigger and bolder". South Africa: News24. 2017-11-16. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
  8. Che King, Tracey (September 19, 2018). "Woman you need to know: Jessica Mbangeni (Part 1)". Glamour.
  9. "Here are all the 2017 Sama winners". South Africa: News24. 2017-05-27. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
  10. "Samas 2018: All the winners". South Africa: News24. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
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