Dumisani Dlamini biography: what is known about Doja cat’s father?
Dumisani Dlamini is a South African icon who is most celebrated for playing Crocodile in the Hollywood movie Sarafina. However, he has appeared on other films like Yizo Yizo, Drum and Homecoming . Dlamini is also Doja Cat's father, a prominent award-winning artist and rapper.
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Profile summary
- Name: Dumisani Dlamini
- Date of birth: 23rd October 1963
- Place of birth: Durban, South Africa
- Dumisani Dlamini age: 56 years
- Nationality: South African
- Zodiac sign: Scorpio
- Ethnicity: Black
- Height: 5 feet and 9 inches
- Children: Doja Cat
- Profession: Actor, producer, and composer
- Net worth: $800,000
Dumisani Dlamini biography
Dumisani was born on 23rd October 1963, in Durban, South Africa.
He has managed to keep his personal life private from social media since there is no information about his parents, education, and early life.
Dumisani Dlamini wife
After the Sarafina trip, Dumisani decided to live in the USA. In the process, he fell in love with a Jewish woman Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer with whom they spent 15 years together.
They were blessed with two lovely children, one of which is a successful musician by the name Doja Cat.
In 2001, he had intentions of marrying an accountant, Girlie Nhlengethwa, but he could not come into negotiation with what Girlie's family was demanding.
Later, he declared his prospects to marry Nandi Ndlovu, though Lebo did it before him.
Who are Dumisani Dlamini children? There are claims that he has seven children.
Dumisani Dlamini daughter
Amalaratna Zandile Dlamini, famously known as Doja Cat, was born on 21 October 1995 in California. Who are Doja Cat parents? She is the daughter of Dumisani Dlamini and Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer.
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She is a flourishing singer, producer, songwriter and rapper who rose to prominence after releasing a song called Mooo! Her second studio album Hot Pink reached the top ten on the US Billboard 200 in 2020 and featured the hit song Say So.
Doja Cat got her stage name from the word 'Dojo', meaning 'weed', and her love for cats.
Career
He rose to fame after acting the role of Crocodile on Sarafina, written by Mbongeni Ngema.
Below are the movies he has appeared in:
- 1992: Sarafina! as Crocodile
- 2008: Entabeni as Zorro
- 2008: The Seven of Daran: The Battle of Pareo Rock as Merchant
- 2009: Project Morning Star as Priest
- 2010: 21th Street as Passerby
- 2016: Love and Kwaito as Bra Sol
- 2017: INumber Number as Kong
This multi-talented icon has also produced several series. Which are:
- 2004: Drum
- 2004: Homecoming
- 2008: Of Journey, Home and Treasure
Dumisani Dlamini Isibiya
Isibiya is a South African soap opera produced by The Bomb Shelter. Dlamini has been playing the role of Mbodla from season one to the eighth one.
Besides his appearances on Isibiya, he has also featured in other television roles.
Dumisani Dlamini television roles include:
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- The first season of 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls as Louis
- The first season of EHostela as Marocks
- The first season of Entabeni as Zorro
- In the First season of Muvhango as Eric
- The first season of Mzansi as Vader
- Third season of Nomzamo as Treeman Mbanjwa
- The fifth season of Uzalo as Ntabaziyalandela
- The sixth season of Uzalo as Sgwili
- Third season of EKasi: Our Stories as Pat Twala
- The fifth season of EKasi: Our Stories as Steve
- The second season of Sokhulu and Partners as Luthando
- The first season of Usindiso as Sipho
- The second season of Yizo Yizo as Chester
- Zero Tolerance Season 3 as Sylvain Mkhwanazi
- Zone 14 Season 3 as Photographer
Dumisani height
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He is 5 feet and 9 inches, and weighs approximately 60kgs. He has dark brown eyes and brown hair.
Dumisani Dlamini net worth
He has an accumulated net worth of $800,000. He has managed to pile up his hefty wealth from the entertainment industry.
Fun facts about Dumisani Dlamini
- He has done a couple of songs such as Intshiza, Till We Meet Again and Freestyle.
- He has adopted an orphanage home in Klipton since he loves community work.
- He is a pet lover.
- He worked as a shoplifter before joining the film industry.
- His daughter disclosed she had not met Dlamini on social media in a conversation with Whoopi Goldberg.
- Dumisani has been nominated for the Gold Horn Award for the best supporting actor in a television series.
- Unfortunately, his mother was killed by his dad.
Dumisani Dlamini has been in the entertainment industry for such a long period. His accomplishments and contributions have been recognized due to his efforts.
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