Most actors have the ability to sing as well. Only a few of them pursue singing while acting. Today we look at actors who are professional singers in 2025.
10 Actors who are professional singers in 2025.
Clement Maosa
A lot of people know Clement Maosa from Skeem Saam, where he portrayed a character as Kwaito. The character of Kwaito is so famous that it’s impossible to separate Clement from it. Besides being known as an actor, Clement Maosa is a professional singer. He started his singing career in 2017-2018, featuring artists such as King Monada. In 2019 he featured with Fifi Cooper as well.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Clement Maosa thought about pursuing a career in music. So in 2022, he released an album called Humble Beginnings comprising 6 songs. Some of the songs featured artists like Makhadzi and King Monada. The songs are part of his life. He sang about his life history; you are going to listen to them carefully. Clement said that singing was his talent since a young age; he used to sing at church.
“Music is the only way to tell our stories and narrate them the way we want to.”
Siya Sepotokele
Right now Siya Sepotokele is best known for acting in Smoke and Mirrors. Of course, he acted in different drama series, which we cannot mention right now. If we talk about being a talented singer, we talk about Siya. Siya has been singing from a young age. His grandfather was a church conductor, so he had a background in music. Because of his talent as a singer, he got a scholarship to study music. Actually, his first role was for singing in a drama. He is a professional singer on drama series only. He has not yet released an album.
Siya revealed he is interested in having his own music out, but he has not found a good producer who understands his kind of music. Let’s hope he will get a producer because his voice is gold.
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Mohlatsi Mafatshe
Mohlatsi Mafatshe is a well-known actor best known for acting in Isidingo. Currently he is acting in House of Zwide as Molefe. Mohlatsi is a professional singer who has released 400 singles. He has been producing music for some time so far. Now that he is dating a lover of his life, they are singing together. His partner, actress Gabisile Tshabalala, is featured in some of his music. People were joking about his music, stating that not even one of 400 singles is known by people.
Nombulelo Mhlongo
Former Durban Gen and Scandal actress Nombulelo Mhlongo is a professional singer in real life. Mhlongo studied music in KwaMashu at Ekhaya Multi Art Center as well as in America. After leaving Durban Gen, she focused on her music career for almost 2 years. She returned on our screen in 2024 portraying a character in Scandal. She was featured by different musicians in South Africa. Nombulelo said that she specializes in classical and opera music.
“Although I specialize in classical and opera music, I’m a versatile artist. I will do this dancing music that is loved here in Mzansi,” she said.
Thembie Seete
Thembie Seete is an actress who is also a professional singer and dancer. She was famous for being part of the Kwaito group named Boom Shaka. Later she decided to pursue her music career by being a solo artist. She released an album called Free. She is still busy with producing music and dancing as well until now. Seete is passionate about singing as well as acting. Indeed, she is a professional singer. And she worked with famous DJs in South Africa, such as Black Coffee, Mafikizolo, and DJ Cleo.
Sicelo Buthelezi
Sicelo Buthelezi is an actor best known for acting in Gomorrah as Teddy. Currently he acts in Skeem Saam as Toby. Sicelo, who goes by the name Seekay, is a professional singer. He described himself as good in music as well as acting. Sicelo released an album called Harare, which comprises Amapiano, Afrobeats, and Chimurenga.
“Music has always been in my blood. As a child, I loved to dance and sing. I was always the kid full of energy and dancing to the latest music.”
Mahumela Mahuwa
Mahumela Mahuwa is an actress best known for acting in Muvhango as Susan. She is a professional singer in real life. When she is not busy with acting, she is busy rehearsing to sing or pastoring. She was more passionate about singing than acting. She sang alongside Chicco Twala in 2002 and other famous artists. When she was busy auditioning for singing, Duma Ndlovu recognized her to have a hidden talent in acting. That’s how she ended up getting a role in Muvhango, which at some point made her neglect her talent in singing. Mahuwa released her single called African Thing.
“I actually started singing professionally in 2002 when I started doing music with Chicco Twala. The first time I met him, he liked my voice, and we worked together for two years. I featured on two songs off his Jimama Ji album.”
Louis Du Plessis
Louis Du Plessis is an actress best known for acting in House of Zwide as Pearl. If you can remember, Pearl always sings in House of Zwide. This is not just acting, but that’s her talent. Louis is a professional singer who sings gospel songs. She has one called Same God. She has been a professional singer for a long time.
Du Plessis was a backing vocalist for American gospel singer Israel Houghton. She traveled the whole world together with the group until she decided to come back home. That’s when she released her own album, Same God.
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Letoya Makhene:
Former Generations: The Legacy actress Letoya Makhene is a professional singer. She has been singing for a very long time but kept busy with acting. After the divorce, she decided to quit acting so she could focus on her singing career. Letoya Makhene, who was depressed during the divorce, took an opportunity to express herself through music. It’s a way of healing and speaking out, so you have to listen to those songs; there is a story to it.
Kabomo Vilakazi
Apart from acting, Kabomo Vilakazi is also a musician, rapper, and producer. He is currently acting in Smoke and Mirrors. He released his first in 2012 and then released two albums named All Things Grey and Sekusile. As a songwriter, he has created popular songs for many South African singers. This includes singers Tshepo Tshola, Unathi, Aya, Kelly Khumalo, Thiwe, Nothende, Flabba, and Dineo Moeketsi. He is still singing and producing music as well as acting.
