| Anga Makubalo | |||||||||||||
| Birth Date: | 15 March 1989 | ||||||||||||
| Birth Name: | Anga Makubalo | ||||||||||||
| Other Names: | NaakMusiQ | ||||||||||||
| Birth Place: | Gqeberha, South Africa | ||||||||||||
| Children: | Milani,Mlisela,Abha | ||||||||||||
| Father: | Musi Qaqambile | ||||||||||||
| Mother: | Nomvula | ||||||||||||
| Nationality: | South African | ||||||||||||
| Education: | Edenvale High School | ||||||||||||
| Years Active: | 2009–present | ||||||||||||
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Anga Makubalo (born 15 March 1989), popularly known by his musical name NaakMusiQ, is a South African actor and musician known for representing Xhosa culture. He is best known for his roles in the popular TV programs Generations, Z’bondiwe and Isidingo. He is one of the Top 6 of Sowetan's Mzansi's Sexiest 2013.[1]
He was born on 15 March 1989 in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. He later moved to Johannesburg with his mother, Nomvula, while his father, Musi Qaqambile, remained in Port Elizabeth. In 2003, he enrolled at Edenvale High School, where he excelled in various sports including soccer, rugby, athletics, and cricket.[2] After completing high school, he joined Talent International, where he studied presenting and acting, where he eventually became a part-time mentor and coach. In 2009, he enrolled at Damelin, Bramley, where he pursued contemporary music. He has four children.
After studying contemporary music, he began his musical career with the help of his friend Rokker Rogerz who introduced him to Lunga Nombewu of Baainar Records. He later became the first vocalist to be signed under the Baainar label. He released several hit songs such as Ndiyindoda, Move, Ntombi Ethandwayo, Crazy and Qina. In 2015, he joined Afrotainment and released only one album which was released on 31 October 2016. The album consisted of a total of 14 Naakmusiq songs such as What Have You Done, Children, Miss Me and Give and Take My Piano.[3]
In 2010, he auditioned for the role 'Nicolus' but was unsuccessful due to inability to speak Tswana. Then he made a guest appearance on the television serial Mino Mania in 2011 as a singer in a minor role.
In 2011, he joined the cast of Generations and played the role of 'MJ Memela'. Then he continued to appear in several television serials such as Z’bondiwe season 1, 2, and 3, and played the role 'Ntando Mabatha' started in 2015.[4] He also became the host of the program 'All Access Mzansi Season 10' together with Mbali Nkosi in 2015.
In 2019, he released the single 'Ndakwenza Ntoni'. In 2020, he released the single 'Camagu' together with Mobi Dixon.
In early April 2022, Makubalo was announced to be the host of Tropika Island Of Treasure All Stars.[5]
| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Network | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Broken Vows | Chulu | TV Series | |||
| Come Duze | Performing Artist | New Year's Eve Musical Show | SABC 1 | |||
| 2011-2014 | Generations | Bandile "MJ" Memela | TV Series | SABC 1 | ||
| Igazi | Bantu | TV Series | Mzansi Magic, Mzansi Wethu | |||
| Isidingo | Obakeng | TV Series | SABC 3 | |||
| Isithembiso | Lucky | TV Series | Mzansi Magic | |||
| Makwande Mabongo | TV Series | BET, e.tv | ||||
| Ring of Lies | Buzwe | TV Series | Mzansi Magic | |||
| Tropika Island of Treasure | Contestant | Game Show | SABC 3 | |||
| 2013 | Zaziwa | Himself | Talk Show | SABC 1 | ||
| 2015-2016 | Z'bondiwe | Ntando Mabatha | TV Series | e.tv | ||
| 2022 | Tropika Island of Treasure | Host | Game Show | SABC 3 |