Actress Jessica Nkosi

Jessica Nkosi

QUICK FACTS
Birth / Real Name:
Ayanda Jessica Nkosi
Occupation:
Actress and television personality
Date of Birth
20 January 1990 (age 34 years)
Place of Birth
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Nationality:
 South African
Gender:
Female
Education:
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

Jessica Nkosi, full names Ayanda Jessica Nkosi (born 20 January 1990, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), actress and television personality known for playing the role of Qondi in Mzansi Magic soapie drama Isibaya and Thando Sebata on Mzansi Magic’s The Queen.

Who is Jessica Nkosi?

Jessica Nkosi was born on 20 January 1990, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Jessica Nkosi education

Jessica Nkosi attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal as a law student but later changed to Drama and Performing Arts which she completed in 2012.

Jessica Nkosi parents

Jessica Nkosi was raised by both parents, Jabu Nkosi (father) and Nhlanhlayethu Ntuli (mother). Jessica’s father died when she was in Grade 11.

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Today was abit of a difficult day for me…Today is my father’s birthday. I keep telling myself to smile. He would be proud, not only of me but my siblings aswell. We all thriving and making him proud. God is carrying us ❤️ We are so blessed to have had the opportunity to call him dad. Myself, sis Nomusa, Swazi, Junior and Sphelele are so blessed… (RIP to my beautiful older sister Sis Nomusa ☹️??❤️) I must continue to make him proud. Go for my dreams and everything I believe in. And in instances where I feel like I’ve lost myself or lost sight of my vision in life, to never give in, but to find myself again, to reinvent myself to get up and dominate, to not dim my light just to make the world comfortable……. I must be authentically me… I must shine, like I was born to!!! My dad raised me to be strong powerful confident and own it, own who I am be proud of who I am. To put God first and always be praying, about EVERYTHING. I am the living word…Day by day I’m learning to walk in his teachings. Lala kahle Baba, we miss you. And love you so much. We will never forget you. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY ????? #JabuNkosi ??

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Jessica Nkos boyfriend, ex-boyfriend

Up until September 2019, Jessica Nkosi dated Uzalo star, Ntokozo ‘TK’ Dlamini. The couple reportedly started their romance in 2017. They kept their relationship under wraps until July 2018 when Jessica confirmed they were indeed a couple. She posted a picture with her boyfriend TK on Instagram and Twitter.  “… this is the first and last time you will see him,” Jessica wrote.

She also dated singer Khaya Mthethwa, they separated in 2015.

Jessica Nkosi baby

Jessica Nkosi gave birth to a baby girl in September 2018. She shared the exciting news in a sweet Instagram post in October. Jessica named her daughter Namisa ‘Nami’ Dlamini.

Career

In 2013, Jessica Nkosi debuted her acting career with the role of Qondisile on the South African telenovela Isibaya. Her role in the show made Jessica Nkosi a household name until she left the show in March 2020.

In 2015, she starred as Eve on Mzansi Magic’s Ayeye.

In 2017, Nkosi made her TV presenter debut as co-host on BET’s A-List alongside her Isibaya co-star Nomzamo Mabtha.

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.

In 2020, she landed a role of Thando Sebata in Mzansi Magic soapie opera The Queen. She made her debut appearance on the 21 August 2020.

What is Jessica Nkosi’s Instagram?

Jessica Nkosi is on Instagram and her official handle is @jessicankosi.