NaakMusiQ
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Anga Makubalo | |
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| Born | Anga Makubalo 15 March 1989 Port Elizabeth (now Gqeberha), South Africa |
| Nationality | South Africa |
| Other names | NaakMusic |
| Education | Edenvale High School |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Children | Mlisela, Milani, Abha and Amira |
| Parent | Mother: Nomvula Tsotsi Father: Musi Qaqambile |
Anga Makubalo (born 15 March 1989), known professionally as NaakMusiQ, is a South African actor, model, and singer. He portrayed MJ Memela on Generations,[1] Ntando Mabatha on Z'bondiwe,[2] and Obakeng on Isidingo.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]In 2003, Makubalo enrolled at Edenvale High School, where he participated in various sports, including soccer, rugby, athletics and cricket.[3]
After completing high school, Makubalo joined Talent International, where he studied Presenting and Acting, later serving as a part-time mentor and coach. In 2009, he enrolled at Damelin, Bramley, where he studied contemporary music.[4]
Career
[edit]Music
[edit]After studying contemporary music at Damelin, Makubalo began his musical career with Baainar Records. He began releasing music through Baainar Records, including "Ndiyindoda", "Move", "Ntombi Ethandwayo", "Crazy", and "Qina".[5]
In 2015, he joined Afrotainment and released an album on October 31, 2016, which featured 14 tracks including "What Have You Done", "Children", "Miss Me", and "Give and Take My Piano".[6][3]
In 2019, he released the single "Ndakwenza Ntoni", followed by "Camagu" in 2020, a collaboration with Mobi Dixon.[6][3]
Acting
[edit]In 2010, Makubalo auditioned for the role of Nicolus but was unsuccessful due to his limited proficiency in Tswana.
In 2011, he appeared on Mino Mania as a singer in a one-off role. That same year, he joined the cast of Generations as MJ Memela.[3] He went on to appear in other series such as Z'bondiwe (seasons 1–3) as Ntando Mabatha in 2015,[7] and later became a host of All Access Mzansi (season 10) alongside Mbali Nkosi.[6]
In April 2022, he was announced as the host of Tropika Island of Treasure All Stars.[8]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Network | Notes |
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| 2018 | Broken Vows | Chulu | TV series | — | — |
| — | Come Duze | Performing artist | New Year's Eve musical special | SABC 1 | Guest |
| 2011–2014 | Generations | Bandile "MJ" Memela | TV series | SABC 1 | Lead role |
| — | Igazi | Bantu | TV series | Mzansi Magic, Mzansi Wethu | Lead role |
| — | Isidingo | Obakeng | TV series | SABC 3 | Supporting role |
| — | Isithembiso | Lucky | TV series | Mzansi Magic | — |
| — | Isono: The Sin | Makwande Mabongo | TV series | BET, e.tv | Lead role |
| — | Ring of Lies | Buzwe | TV series | Mzansi Magic | — |
| — | Tropika Island of Treasure | Contestant | Game show | SABC 3 | Guest |
| 2013 | Zaziwa | Himself | Talk show | SABC 1 | Special guest |
| 2015–2016 | Z'bondiwe | Ntando Mabatha | TV series | e.tv | Lead role |
| 2022 | Tropika Island of Treasure | Host | Game show | SABC 3 | Presenter |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Anga Makubalo | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ "Z'bondiwe | Full Cast | Season 1 | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Anga Makubalo bio". TVSA. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Anga Makubalo | TVSA". TVSA. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "NaakMusiQ on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "Anga Makubalo". Briefly. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "New cast revealed for Z'bondiwe 2 | e.tv | TVSA". TVSA. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ Keteyi, Oluthando (1 April 2022). "NaakMusiq set to host 'Tropika Island Of Treasure All Stars'". Independent Online. Retrieved 13 April 2022.