Thembi Seete (born 1977) is a South African kwaito
star and actress best known as one of the members of
the kwaito supergroup Boom Shaka, from 1994-2000.
After the band broke up Seete simultaneously
launched a solo music career and a career in acting.
She played a minor role in the 2000 feature film
Hijack Stories, but first made her mark in the
hard-hitting SABC1 drama series Yizo Yizo. She also
sang the popular track Sure Ntombazana for the
soundtrack to Yizo Yizo 2, which helped launch her
solo music career.
Thembi Seete
Described as "fearless, talented, passionate and
inspired" Thembi Seete is one of SA’s hardest
working and dedicated entertainers. This
multi-talented singer, actor and dancer first rose
to fame more than ten years ago, making history as
one of the first female kwaito artists when she
joined the band Boom Shaka.
Their dedication to the craft became the stuff of
legends, as they influenced the youth of South
Africa with their look, dance and music. She has
been gracing the cover of magazines ever since.
In 2001 Thembi released her debut solo album
"Lollipop" which was a resounding success and was
followed up by a second album Smatsatsa, featuring
hits like Shayi Zandla and Mphate Kahle as well as
featuring kwaito sensation Skwatta Kamp. A personal
highlight of her solo career came when she was
invited to perform at the Presidential Inauguration
at the Union Buildings.
After a decision to branch out into acting, Thembi
won the role of Lerato in the TV series Gazlam,
which she played for the first two seasons. Her
first major TV role came when she secured the role
of Hazel on SABC 1’s hard hitting local drama
Yizo Yizo. 2005 saw Thembi playing the part of
Pumla in the made-for-tv movie Crossing the Line. In
2006 she won the part of Penny Moloi in SABC 1’s
local soccer drama Zone 14.
Thembi Seete
A part she played through the first and second
season. She has also graced the big screens with
roles in movies like Fools and Hijack Stories.
Thembi is currently a presenter on the hit TV music
show Jika Majika where she shows off her passion for
dancing.
At the moment she is working closely with Engen,
making appearances at the openings of their new
branches, motivating the staff and doing in-store
promotions. She has also foundered a program called
Suck the Money, an entrepreneurial initiative aimed
at helping youth learn basic business skills and to
earn their own money. Her very own perfume line is
in the pipelines as well.
Thembi Seete
Thembi is getting ready to release her latest solo
album called Dance is my Life, a project she is
especially proud of as she was the executive
producer for the album. Financing the production of
the album herself, Thembi wanted to have control
over the finished product and had the final say in
everything from the songs to the sleeve.
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