Jessica Ayanda Dlamini (née Nkosi, born 20 January 1990) is a South African actress and TV presenter, best known for her leading roles in M-Net commissioned telenovelas Isibaya, Ayeye,[1] The Queen, and Lavish.[2]
Jessica Nkosi | |
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| Born | Jessica Ayanda Nkosi 20 January 1990 Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Other names |
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| Alma mater | University of Kwazulu-Natal |
| Occupations | Actress TV presenter Entrepreneur Ambassador |
| Years active | 2013 - Present |
| Notable work | |
| Partner |
TK Dlamini (m. 2025) |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
editNkosi was born in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal to Jabu Nkosi and Nhlanhlayethu Ntuli. Nkosi moved to Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal after the separation of her parents. While Nkosi was in Grade 11, her father died from Hodgkin's Lymphoma.[3]
Nkosi attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Although she began her studies pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Law, she later switched to studies toward a bachelor's degree in Drama and Performing Arts from which she graduated in 2012.[4]
Career
editActing
editMC and Presenting
editIn 2017, Nkosi made her TV presenter debut as co-host on BET's A-List alongside her Isibaya co-star Nomzamo Mabtha.[7]
Nkosi has made appearances on numerous award shows such as the Channel O Music Video Awards, the MTV Africa Music Awards, V-Entertainment and other shows. She has appeared on variety shows such as MTV's Lip Sync Battle Africa as a celebrity guest.
Nkosi first appeared on Our Perfect Wedding show as a guest presenter and later went on to host the show for the next season.[8]
In 2024 Nkosi appeared as a contestant in The Masked Singer (South African version) under the mask of Ice Cream which was unveiled on 27 May 2024.
Personal life
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Jessica Nkosi Biography: Isibaya Exit, Tips On Hygiene, Age, Boyfriend, Marriage, Baby, Controversy, Dresses, House - Updated, 9th April 2020". ZAlebs. Archived from the original on 17 November 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- 1 2 Makhoba, Ntombizodwa. "Jessica Nkosi gets ready to join The Queen's cast". Citypress. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ↑ Nkosi, Joseph (14 March 2020). "Jessica Nkosi age, biography, baby, qualifications, boyfriend & baby". The Nation SA. Retrieved 20 April 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Jessica Nkosi – University of KwaZulu-Natal". www.ukzn.ac.za. Archived from the original on 7 August 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ↑ "Jessica Nkosi". Mzansi Magic - Jessica Nkosi. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ↑ "aYeYe is ayoba (and for adults)". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ↑ "Authentic, witty and fun – BET A-list brings out the best in Jessica Nkosi". Channel. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ↑ "Our Perfect Wedding: Jessica Nkosi joins us!". Mzansi Magic - Our Perfect Wedding: Jessica Nkosi joins us!. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ↑ Katz, Lisa (12 October 2018). "Jessica Nkosi Just Shared the First Pic of Her Baby Girl!". Cosmopolitan SA. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
Jessica Nkosi pregnant with baby number 2