Jessica Mbangeni (born August 22, 1977) is a South African praise poet and singer. Born and raised in Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape, she rose to prominence after participating on

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in 2002. She has also pursued an acting career. In 2013, Mbangeni made her on-screen feature debut in ''Zabalaza'', and appeared as a guest on the television series ''

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''. Other television series Mbangeni has appeared in include ''eKasi: Our Stories'' (2015), ''The Coconuts'', and ''Dube on 2''.

Career

Jessica Mbangeni was born August 22, 1977, in Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape. Mbangeni attended Eastern Cape Technikon, but dropped out to pursue her career in music. Shortly after Mbangeni left tertiary, she relocated to Johannesburg to search for job. In 2002, she joined

and toured around the globe. Two years later in 2005, Mbangeni pursued her career as a poet. Towards the end of the August 2014, Mbangeni announced released date of her live album ''IGoli'' which was performed live at Lyric Theatre. The album was released on September 26, 2014. Her studio album ''Busiswe Tribute to African Heroines'' was released in 2015. Mbangeni was featured on "As'phelelanga" a single by South African singer

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released on August 17, 2018.

Television

From 2004 to 2006, Mbangeni made on screen debut on ''Dube on 2'' comedy television series. In 2015, she portrayed a role of Nambasa on ''eKasi: Our Stories'' drama series.

Other ventures

Mbangeni established her agency KwaNtu Entertainment and Designs Agency in 2006.

Discography

* ''Igoli'' (2014) * ''Busiswe Tribute to African Heroines'' (2015)

Awards

References

External links

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