Simphiwe "Simz" Ngema has not had it easy. Only a few months after her marriage to Dumi Masilale, he, unfortunately, lost his life in a botched hijacking incident. After her period of mourning, she managed to pick herself up and rebuild her career, growing stronger and staying as fierce as ever.
Simphiwe Ngema | Source: Instagram
Simphiwe Ngema is an actress, singer, MC and television presenter born on 29 August 1989 in Klipspruit, Soweto, Gauteng in South Africa. She grew up with her two sisters, Boxolile and Ziph’ezinhle Ngema
Simz as she's fondly known enjoys a good relationship with her parents. She has told the story of how her parents were expecting a baby boy only for them to receive a girl.
They even had the name Simphiwe picked out. Simphiwe is a male name that means “our gift”. When it turned out that the baby was a girl, they decided to retain the name.
Simphiwe Ngema attended Chinese Kuo Ting School for her early education in Sandton Johannesburg where she also did her high school studies. Later on, she pursued journalism at the Boston Media House.
Simphiwe Ngema | Source: Instagram
Simphiwe Ngema says that she always knew she wanted to be an entertainer. She used to dance in the church, mimic television personalities at home and also acted while in high school.
Her first audition was for a stage play of the Lion King. Unfortunately, she did not land the role. Despite the setback, she got another opportunity.
In 2008, she was part of The Game, a play written and produced by Duma Ndlovu. Simphiwe appeared in the play alongside some of the biggest names in the industry like Leleti Khumalo, Sindi Dlathu, Londiwe Mthembu, Luciya Mthiyane and Mary Twala.
Simphiwe says working with such a stellar cast gave her motivation to go the extra mile.
In 2011, the producer of The Game, Duma Ndlovu handed Simphiwe her television debut. He cast Simphiwe in his show Muvhango on SABC, where she played the role of Thuli Nkosi.
Simphiwe Ngema on Muvhnago as Thuli | Source: Facebook
After five years on the show, Simphiwe left in 2015 after her role was written off. It has been reported that the producer deemed her role “useless”.
Despite the setback, Simphiwe would go on and feature on Vuzu’s reality television show Preachers Kids, a program that depicted the life of kids whose parents are pastors.
Simphiwe’s father, Givens, is a pastor. She also acted in The Queen as Buhle, Isidingo as Phindile, Greed and Desire as Noni, and Broken Vows as Dudu.
Simphiwe Ngema has also taken part in the drama series Bone of my Bones, PKs, and Rockville.
Apart from acting, Simphiwe Ngema is also a singer, MC and television presenter. She presented the 20th South Africa Music Awards (SAMA). Simphiwe also presented the eKasi+ documentary series Isiko.
Source: Instagram
Simphiwe Ngema is famous for her acting but she also sings. After the sudden passing of his husband Dumi Masilela, she completed the album Eternal Crush and released it on 6 December 2018 posthumously.
It contained nine tracks - Dear Fear, Destiny featuring Gzy Falour, Hamba, Dreams, Yena, Smomoza, Uphushiwe feat Global Decaphfe, Diphiri featuring Gzy Falour & Shona Phansi featuring Global Decaphfe.
Dumi Masilela's Album Eternal Crush | Source: Instagram
Simphiwe has had an on-and-off music career. She concentrated on acting then as she switched to music, she fell pregnant and music had to take the back seat.
Now, she is back at it again. Simphiwe is an independent artist and is deliberate about that. She is interested in not just making music but also learning the business of music.
Simphiwe Ngema on stage | Source: Instagram
She recently released a song 'Love Me More' featuring AyaProw. She is sending a message to women to put themselves first.
Simphiwe has also revealed that she is working on a new album that she expects to release in the coming year.
Simphiwe’s music career has gone international. She features in the song 'I love you so' part of Malawian reggae musician’s Dan Lu new album Game Changer.
Simphiwe Ngema endorsing native child products | Source: Instagram
With her status now, Simphiwe Ngema has attracted sponsorships from various brands. Currently, she is a brand ambassador for beauty cosmetics Gold Series South Africa. She’s also been associated with motor brand Haval and insect spray Raid.
Simphiwe Ngema and Dumi Masilela | Source: SowetanLive
Simphiwe Ngema and Dumi Masilela were very private about their relationship. On the Podcast and Chill show, Simz revealed that they met through her best friend.
Simz was single at the time when her friend planned for her to meet Dumi. Simphiwe was not aware that she was going to meet him. When it finally happened, Simz revealed that Dumi was straightforward and “knew what he wanted.”
Dumi was Simphiwe Ngema’s boyfriend for three years before they finally got married in a traditional wedding in 2017.
However, their marriage was short-lived. On 2 August the same year, Dumi Masilela was killed in cold blood in a hijacking incident in Tembisa.
Simphiwe Ngema and Dumi Masilela's traditional wedding | Source: SowetanLive
He suffered a gunshot wound on his stomach, and was rushed to hospital for surgery but died while receiving treatment.
Simphiwe Ngema's husband's funeral took place in Kempton Park Ekurhuleni in Johannesburg. Simphiwe has since revealed how difficult it was to come to terms with her late husband’s death.
In an interview with a local publication, she disclosed how she waited for Dumi to “fetch her”. This was in reflection of the promises they made to one another.
Source: SowetanLive
The pact was that they would grow old together. Dumi would die first and come back for Simphiwe.
“I took a bath, got dressed and went into the restroom. I sat there for a good one hour waiting for him to fetch me. People kept knocking at the door but I sat there crying...
In my mind, getting up meant that I was accepting Duma’s death and betraying him, and so I stayed sitting, asking for Dumi to come to fetch me, but he didn’t come.”
Tino Chinyani and Simphiwe Ngema | Source: Zimbolebs
After the tragedy of losing her husband, Simphiwe Ngema found love in the arms of Zimbabwean actor, model and television personality Tino Chinyani, three years after Dumi’s passing.
The two kept their romance a secret until Tino let it known, via social media, that he was Simphiwe Ngema’s new boyfriend.
Many people did not readily welcome the news. They opined that it was too insensitive of Tino to have a relationship with Simphiwe only after three years of Dumi’s demise.
Simphiwe Ngema and Tino Chinyani’s age difference was another big talking point about their relationship. Simphiwe is 32 while Tino is 27.
Simphiwe Ngema and her ex-boyfriend Tino Chinyani | Source: Instagram
Even though the pair seemed to be having the best time of their lives, we don’t think anyone was really expecting Tino to be Simphiwe Ngema’s new husband.
That is a commitment that perhaps Simphiwe is not ready for yet just three years after being widowed.
Simz Ngema and her son Tiyani Kemorena Michael Chinyani | Source: Instagram
That notwithstanding, Simphiwe and Tino have a son named Tiyani Kemorena Michael Chinyani born on 23 June 2020. But they kept the news about Simphiwe Ngema’s pregnancy quiet until September.
Just when Mzansi was enjoying a romantic fairytale between Simphiwe Ngema and Tino Chinyani, the script took a shockingly dramatic twist.
Tino Chinyani and Simphiwe Ngema | Source: Zambia News 365
Simphiwe Ngema’s breakup with the Zimbabwean television personality in September, just days after they made news about being parents was unexpected and it also came days after Simphiwe celebrated her grand 32nd birthday.
In a now-deleted post on Instagram, Simphiwe was very appreciative of the relationship.
“This has been one of my greatest experiences, a beautiful love story of two people fighting all the odds to be together. I have learnt to love again, feel again, live again and smile again. I will forever be grateful for everything you have taught me.”
Simphiwe did not reveal what led to the decision to break up.
Simphiwe Ngema and her father | Source: Instagram
Simphiwe Ngema was brought up in a Christian home. Her father is a pastor but Simz disclosed that they aren’t forced to go to church or be Christians.
It is well known that Simphiwe has a strong bond with her mother, Ethel Ngema. In fact, Simphiwe describes their relationship as unbreakable.
Simphiwe Ngema's mother Ethel Ngema | Source: Instagram
“As early as I can remember, my mother has always been open with my sisters and me. We were allowed to talk about anything and everything
She would encourage and compliment us every chance she got and never held back in giving us advice.”
Simphiwe Ngema and her sisters | Source: Instagram
Simphiwe has two sisters, Boxolile and Ziph’ezinhle Ngema
Simphiwe Ngema’s break-up with baby daddy Tino Chinyani shocked the nation after weeks of pouring romance on one another on social media.
This also came after she celebrated her 32nd birthday. Fans have been left wondering what led them to make this decision.
Elsewhere, Simphiwe Ngema let her thoughts known about the controversial Bishop Makamu.
Makamu was recorded asking for sexual favours from a woman who was part of his congregation. In her interview with Podcast and Chill, she said:
“There’s no respect anymore for Christianity or for churches. Now, it’s almost like everyone wants to be seen.”
The outspoken actress has also revealed that she had a difficult pregnancy. She thought she wasn’t going to be able to carry her baby to term. She shared:
“It’s still so unbelievable that I carried a whole human being. I had the most difficult pregnancy ever! At some point, I didn’t think we were going to make it.”
When emerged that Simphiwe Ngema finally bought her dream car, a black BMW 3 series, she rubbished the reports and claimed that someone impersonated her.
That said, she worked with car brand Haval South Africa in promoting their H6 model. Here are the pictures.
Simphiwe Ngema standing in front of Haval SA H6 car | Source: Twitter
Simz Ngema's Car | Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
Simphiwe Ngema sitting inside a Haval H6 Car | Source: Twitter
Simphiwe Ngema’s house has stirred debate. Some fans accused her of using her late husband’s insurance money to purchase the house.
Simphiwe has come out to clarify these rumours. She stated that she didn’t get any insurance money.
“Three years ago, I became a 27-year-old widow. My husband passed away two months after our wedding (with no life insurance) and I was left with nothing. I didn’t have a job and I was left with a car that he was murdered in.
My family was all I had. I remember posting a picture of me at the beach with my family and people talking about how I’m spending my late husband’s insurance money (which I didn’t have) and wishing I actually had it.
I was fortunate that I had a family that could take care of me (most widows don’t),” she wrote.
“Three months later, I got a job at broken vows and three months after that my aunt died in my arms and it felt like things were just getting worse.
I promised myself that I would work so hard that when people look at me they would actually think that I did get that insurance money. Mission accomplished??????.”
Simphiwe Ngema’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million to $5 million.
Simphiwe Ngema’s Instagram: @SimzNgema
Simphiwe Ngema’s Twitter: @SimzNgema_
Simphiwe Ngema’s Facebook: @SimzNgema
Simphiwe Ngema was born in 1989. She is 33 years old.
Simphiwe Ngema is an actor, singer, television presenter, MC and entrepreneur.
Yes. Simphiwe Ngema is related to Mbongeni Ngema. Mbongeni is her uncle.
The late Dumi Masilela was Simphiwe Ngema’s husband until his untimely death in 2017.
Simphiwe Ngema and Tino Chinyani broke up in September under unknown circumstances. They were not engaged.
Yes. Simphiwe Ngema has one child. A son named Tiyani Kemorena Michael Chinyani, whose father is the Zimbabwean television personality Tino Chinyani.
Simphiwe "Simz" Ngema has not had it easy. Only a few months after her marriage to Dumi Masilale, he, unfortunately, lost his life in a botched hijacking incident. After her period of mourning, she managed to pick herself up and rebuild her career, growing stronger and staying as fierce as ever.
Simphiwe Ngema | Source: Instagram
Simphiwe Ngema is an actress, singer, MC and television presenter born on 29 August 1989 in Klipspruit, Soweto, Gauteng in South Africa. She grew up with her two sisters, Boxolile and Ziph’ezinhle Ngema
Simz as she's fondly known enjoys a good relationship with her parents. She has told the story of how her parents were expecting a baby boy only for them to receive a girl.
They even had the name Simphiwe picked out. Simphiwe is a male name that means “our gift”. When it turned out that the baby was a girl, they decided to retain the name.
Simphiwe Ngema attended Chinese Kuo Ting School for her early education in Sandton Johannesburg where she also did her high school studies. Later on, she pursued journalism at the Boston Media House.
Simphiwe Ngema | Source: Instagram
Simphiwe Ngema says that she always knew she wanted to be an entertainer. She used to dance in the church, mimic television personalities at home and also acted while in high school.
Her first audition was for a stage play of the Lion King. Unfortunately, she did not land the role. Despite the setback, she got another opportunity.
In 2008, she was part of The Game, a play written and produced by Duma Ndlovu. Simphiwe appeared in the play alongside some of the biggest names in the industry like Leleti Khumalo, Sindi Dlathu, Londiwe Mthembu, Luciya Mthiyane and Mary Twala.
Simphiwe says working with such a stellar cast gave her motivation to go the extra mile.
In 2011, the producer of The Game, Duma Ndlovu handed Simphiwe her television debut. He cast Simphiwe in his show Muvhango on SABC, where she played the role of Thuli Nkosi.
Simphiwe Ngema on Muvhnago as Thuli | Source: Facebook
After five years on the show, Simphiwe left in 2015 after her role was written off. It has been reported that the producer deemed her role “useless”.
Despite the setback, Simphiwe would go on and feature on Vuzu’s reality television show Preachers Kids, a program that depicted the life of kids whose parents are pastors.
Simphiwe’s father, Givens, is a pastor. She also acted in The Queen as Buhle, Isidingo as Phindile, Greed and Desire as Noni, and Broken Vows as Dudu.
Simphiwe Ngema has also taken part in the drama series Bone of my Bones, PKs, and Rockville.
Apart from acting, Simphiwe Ngema is also a singer, MC and television presenter. She presented the 20th South Africa Music Awards (SAMA). Simphiwe also presented the eKasi+ documentary series Isiko.
Source: Instagram
Simphiwe Ngema is famous for her acting but she also sings. After the sudden passing of his husband Dumi Masilela, she completed the album Eternal Crush and released it on 6 December 2018 posthumously.
It contained nine tracks - Dear Fear, Destiny featuring Gzy Falour, Hamba, Dreams, Yena, Smomoza, Uphushiwe feat Global Decaphfe, Diphiri featuring Gzy Falour & Shona Phansi featuring Global Decaphfe.
Dumi Masilela's Album Eternal Crush | Source: Instagram
Simphiwe has had an on-and-off music career. She concentrated on acting then as she switched to music, she fell pregnant and music had to take the back seat.
Now, she is back at it again. Simphiwe is an independent artist and is deliberate about that. She is interested in not just making music but also learning the business of music.
Simphiwe Ngema on stage | Source: Instagram
She recently released a song 'Love Me More' featuring AyaProw. She is sending a message to women to put themselves first.
Simphiwe has also revealed that she is working on a new album that she expects to release in the coming year.
Simphiwe’s music career has gone international. She features in the song 'I love you so' part of Malawian reggae musician’s Dan Lu new album Game Changer.
Simphiwe Ngema endorsing native child products | Source: Instagram
With her status now, Simphiwe Ngema has attracted sponsorships from various brands. Currently, she is a brand ambassador for beauty cosmetics Gold Series South Africa. She’s also been associated with motor brand Haval and insect spray Raid.
Simphiwe Ngema and Dumi Masilela | Source: SowetanLive
Simphiwe Ngema and Dumi Masilela were very private about their relationship. On the Podcast and Chill show, Simz revealed that they met through her best friend.
Simz was single at the time when her friend planned for her to meet Dumi. Simphiwe was not aware that she was going to meet him. When it finally happened, Simz revealed that Dumi was straightforward and “knew what he wanted.”
Dumi was Simphiwe Ngema’s boyfriend for three years before they finally got married in a traditional wedding in 2017.
However, their marriage was short-lived. On 2 August the same year, Dumi Masilela was killed in cold blood in a hijacking incident in Tembisa.
Simphiwe Ngema and Dumi Masilela's traditional wedding | Source: SowetanLive
He suffered a gunshot wound on his stomach, and was rushed to hospital for surgery but died while receiving treatment.
Simphiwe Ngema's husband's funeral took place in Kempton Park Ekurhuleni in Johannesburg. Simphiwe has since revealed how difficult it was to come to terms with her late husband’s death.
In an interview with a local publication, she disclosed how she waited for Dumi to “fetch her”. This was in reflection of the promises they made to one another.
Source: SowetanLive
The pact was that they would grow old together. Dumi would die first and come back for Simphiwe.
“I took a bath, got dressed and went into the restroom. I sat there for a good one hour waiting for him to fetch me. People kept knocking at the door but I sat there crying...
In my mind, getting up meant that I was accepting Duma’s death and betraying him, and so I stayed sitting, asking for Dumi to come to fetch me, but he didn’t come.”
Tino Chinyani and Simphiwe Ngema | Source: Zimbolebs
After the tragedy of losing her husband, Simphiwe Ngema found love in the arms of Zimbabwean actor, model and television personality Tino Chinyani, three years after Dumi’s passing.
The two kept their romance a secret until Tino let it known, via social media, that he was Simphiwe Ngema’s new boyfriend.
Many people did not readily welcome the news. They opined that it was too insensitive of Tino to have a relationship with Simphiwe only after three years of Dumi’s demise.
Simphiwe Ngema and Tino Chinyani’s age difference was another big talking point about their relationship. Simphiwe is 32 while Tino is 27.
Simphiwe Ngema and her ex-boyfriend Tino Chinyani | Source: Instagram
Even though the pair seemed to be having the best time of their lives, we don’t think anyone was really expecting Tino to be Simphiwe Ngema’s new husband.
That is a commitment that perhaps Simphiwe is not ready for yet just three years after being widowed.
Simz Ngema and her son Tiyani Kemorena Michael Chinyani | Source: Instagram
That notwithstanding, Simphiwe and Tino have a son named Tiyani Kemorena Michael Chinyani born on 23 June 2020. But they kept the news about Simphiwe Ngema’s pregnancy quiet until September.
Just when Mzansi was enjoying a romantic fairytale between Simphiwe Ngema and Tino Chinyani, the script took a shockingly dramatic twist.
Tino Chinyani and Simphiwe Ngema | Source: Zambia News 365
Simphiwe Ngema’s breakup with the Zimbabwean television personality in September, just days after they made news about being parents was unexpected and it also came days after Simphiwe celebrated her grand 32nd birthday.
In a now-deleted post on Instagram, Simphiwe was very appreciative of the relationship.
“This has been one of my greatest experiences, a beautiful love story of two people fighting all the odds to be together. I have learnt to love again, feel again, live again and smile again. I will forever be grateful for everything you have taught me.”
Simphiwe did not reveal what led to the decision to break up.
Simphiwe Ngema and her father | Source: Instagram
Simphiwe Ngema was brought up in a Christian home. Her father is a pastor but Simz disclosed that they aren’t forced to go to church or be Christians.
It is well known that Simphiwe has a strong bond with her mother, Ethel Ngema. In fact, Simphiwe describes their relationship as unbreakable.
Simphiwe Ngema's mother Ethel Ngema | Source: Instagram
“As early as I can remember, my mother has always been open with my sisters and me. We were allowed to talk about anything and everything
She would encourage and compliment us every chance she got and never held back in giving us advice.”
Simphiwe Ngema and her sisters | Source: Instagram
Simphiwe has two sisters, Boxolile and Ziph’ezinhle Ngema
Simphiwe Ngema’s break-up with baby daddy Tino Chinyani shocked the nation after weeks of pouring romance on one another on social media.
This also came after she celebrated her 32nd birthday. Fans have been left wondering what led them to make this decision.
Elsewhere, Simphiwe Ngema let her thoughts known about the controversial Bishop Makamu.
Makamu was recorded asking for sexual favours from a woman who was part of his congregation. In her interview with Podcast and Chill, she said:
“There’s no respect anymore for Christianity or for churches. Now, it’s almost like everyone wants to be seen.”
The outspoken actress has also revealed that she had a difficult pregnancy. She thought she wasn’t going to be able to carry her baby to term. She shared:
“It’s still so unbelievable that I carried a whole human being. I had the most difficult pregnancy ever! At some point, I didn’t think we were going to make it.”
When emerged that Simphiwe Ngema finally bought her dream car, a black BMW 3 series, she rubbished the reports and claimed that someone impersonated her.
That said, she worked with car brand Haval South Africa in promoting their H6 model. Here are the pictures.
Simphiwe Ngema standing in front of Haval SA H6 car | Source: Twitter
Simz Ngema's Car | Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
Simphiwe Ngema sitting inside a Haval H6 Car | Source: Twitter
Simphiwe Ngema’s house has stirred debate. Some fans accused her of using her late husband’s insurance money to purchase the house.
Simphiwe has come out to clarify these rumours. She stated that she didn’t get any insurance money.
“Three years ago, I became a 27-year-old widow. My husband passed away two months after our wedding (with no life insurance) and I was left with nothing. I didn’t have a job and I was left with a car that he was murdered in.
My family was all I had. I remember posting a picture of me at the beach with my family and people talking about how I’m spending my late husband’s insurance money (which I didn’t have) and wishing I actually had it.
I was fortunate that I had a family that could take care of me (most widows don’t),” she wrote.
“Three months later, I got a job at broken vows and three months after that my aunt died in my arms and it felt like things were just getting worse.
I promised myself that I would work so hard that when people look at me they would actually think that I did get that insurance money. Mission accomplished??????.”
Simphiwe Ngema’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million to $5 million.
Simphiwe Ngema’s Instagram: @SimzNgema
Simphiwe Ngema’s Twitter: @SimzNgema_
Simphiwe Ngema’s Facebook: @SimzNgema
Simphiwe Ngema was born in 1989. She is 33 years old.
Simphiwe Ngema is an actor, singer, television presenter, MC and entrepreneur.
Yes. Simphiwe Ngema is related to Mbongeni Ngema. Mbongeni is her uncle.
The late Dumi Masilela was Simphiwe Ngema’s husband until his untimely death in 2017.
Simphiwe Ngema and Tino Chinyani broke up in September under unknown circumstances. They were not engaged.
Yes. Simphiwe Ngema has one child. A son named Tiyani Kemorena Michael Chinyani, whose father is the Zimbabwean television personality Tino Chinyani.
