Kealeboga Masango (born 21 October 2003) is a South African actress, influencer and singer-songwriter. She is best known for notable roles playing the lead role in a Showmax telenovela Youngins (2024) as Buhle Kunene and starring role in Mzansi Magic telenovela Genesis (2025) as Nobuhle Thabethe.
Kealeboga Masango | |
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| Born | Kealeboga Masango October 21, 2003 Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Education | University of South Africa |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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Career
editKealeboga made her professional acting debut at the age of 16 where she played supporting role of Zinhle Ngobese on the e.tv soap opera Rhythm City.[1][2] She joined show in 2019 and continued in that role until the series ended in 2021.[3] This was her first major television role and gained her widespread recognition.[4] In August 2022, she played the starring role of Ntsiki in Ayeye: Stripped season 2, and played the recurring role of Mimi in The River season 6 in late 2023.[5]
In 2024, Masango played the lead role of Buhle Kunene in a popular Showmax telenovela Youngins season 1 to 3, which ended in late 2025 and starred in a film Campus Kings as Bonolo.[6][7] She starred as Noks BET Africa sports drama Pound 4 Pound.[8][9] In 2025, she landed a starring role in the Mzansi Magic gospel telenovela Genesis as Nobuhle Thabethe.[10][11]
In March 2026, she announced a debut project A Love That Made Me Hate U studio ep and released debut single "Never Show Me Off" on 13 March.[12][13]
Endorsements
editIn November 2025, Masango was announced as a brand ambassador and the face of Love and Darkly for 2026 with Sphokuhle N.[14]
References
edit- ↑ Tjiya, Emmanuel (2024-06-19). "Good girl gone bad: Kealeboga Masango". Sowetan. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ "'Rhythm City's' Kealeboga Masango reveals her relationship status". TimesLIVE. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ Lippke, Kelly (2021-07-21). "Former 'Rhythm City' Actress Kealeboga Masango Enthuses over Her New Boyfriend". Briefly. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2024-02-09). "It's Raining New Roles for Former Rhythm City actress Kea Masango". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ Komana, Itumeleng (2025-09-22). "Kealeboga Masango on Youngins S3 - 'We really get to see more sides to Buhle'". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ Ramalepe, Phumi (2025-11-12). "'Out of my comfort zone': Kealeboga Masango on playing a rebellious teen on Youngins S3". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2025-06-20). "Final chapter of Youngins!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ Nteyi, Zama (2024-10-09). "TV series 'Pound 4 Pound' actors cry foul over nonpayment". Sunday World. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ Magagula, Nompumelelo (2024-11-03). "Crew members of Bakwena Production's Pound 4 Pound face financial hardships due to non-payment". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ Tladi, Ofentse (2025-05-14). "Rising star | Kealeboga Masango on Genesis role, working with seasoned actors and more". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ Magagula, Nompumelelo (2025-06-05). "Genesis cast members let the media and fans into their set world". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ Hlalane, Reabetswe (2026-03-09). "Kealeboga Masango Announces Exciting New Music Journey". OkMzansi. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2026-03-09). "Talented Actress Kealeboga Masango Ventures Into Music". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
- ↑ Hlalane, Reabetswe (2025-11-11). "Kealeboga Masango Becomes the New Face of Dark & Lovely 2026". OkMzansi. Retrieved 2026-03-29.