Faith Nketsi Explained

Mapholoso Faith Nketsi
Birth Name:Faith Mapholoso Nketsi
Birth Date:30 December 1994
Relatives:Kabelo Nketsi
Birth Place:Johannesburg, South Africa
Occupation:Influencer, model, entrepreneur
Hair Color:Dark brown
Children:Sky Njilo
Parents:Linky Modise, Leonard Nketsi
Nationality:South African

Mapholoso Faith Nketsi (born 30 December 1994), is a South African influencer, model and media personality.[1] She is well known for being a member of a dance group in her younger years. After she left the group she became a reality TV star and scored a reality show called Have Faith that airs on MTV and Netflix[2] [3] .She also works with multiple brands and has gained a large social media following.[4]

Early life and career

Faith was born in Johannesburg. She started her career when she was sixteen years old. Faith gained media attention when she was part of a girl hip hop dance crew.[5] She appeared in the music video of Cassper Nyovest's single, "Tito Mboweni."[6]

On 30 July 2018, she launched 'Get Snatched', a diet and workout programme.[7] [8]

In November 2019, Nketsi starred in her own reality show called "#HaveFaith" which premiered on MTV Africa in South Africa, making her the first woman with her own reality show on the channel.[9] Faith has over 1.3 million Instagram followers as of December 2019.[10]

Faith launched her own music career in 2019, working with DJ Maphorisa.[11] Her first EP, Disrespectful, has seven tracks and is produced by Blaqboy Music.[12]

Personal life

Faith is a social media influencer with 3.3 million followers on Instagram. She is one of South Africa's most popular influencers. She was married to a scammer businessman Nzuzo Njilo on 10 April 2022-2023.[13] Faith has since become a mother.

Notes and References

  1. q"Faith Nketsi Age, Husband, Family & Biography" https://hamariweb.com/profiles/faith-nketsi_13279
  2. 1https://stories.showmax.com/za/have-faith-s1-s3
  3. https://www.dstv.com/en-za/explore/loving-local/have-faith
  4. https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2022-12-30-nobody-will-show-you-a-true-story--faith-nketsi-on-social-media-life/
  5. Web site: Faith Nketsi Has A New Ride And We Are Jealous. 2019-03-11. Cosmopolitan SA. en-US. 2019-12-29.
  6. Web site: Faith Nketsi's belief pays off with new reality show. Tjiya. Emmanuel. 2019-10-25. SowetanLIVE. en-ZA. 2020-01-08.
  7. Web site: Faith Nketsi launches "Get Snatched" diet plan. 2018-07-31. Political Analysis South Africa. en-US. 2019-12-29.
  8. Web site: Faith Nketsi Biography, Early Life, Career, Career, Husband. Obaoye. Adekunle. 2019-10-25. Mwachangu. 2022-12-30.
  9. Web site: Faith Nketsi causes a storm with new EP, 'Disrespectful'. TimesLIVE. en-ZA. 2019-12-29.
  10. Web site: THEE FAITH NKESTI (@faith.nkesti)•Instagram photos and videos. Nkesti. Faith. December 29, 2019.
  11. Web site: Faith Nketsi claps back at music haters: I use the negativity to fuel me. Majavu. noxolo. 13 December 2019. TimesLIVE. en-ZA. 2020-01-01.
  12. Web site: Zimbabwe: Twerk Queen for Ginimbi Victoria Falls Party. Dube. Sindiso. 2019-12-23. The Standard (All Africa). en. 2020-01-01.
  13. Web site: Mrs Njilo: Faith Nketsi marries wealthy businessman Nzuzo [watch]]. The South African. 2022-04-13. Nokuthula. Ngcobo. 2022-04-11.