Ntokozo Dlamini

Ntokozo "TK" Dlamini (born 8 January 1991), is a South African actor, voiceover artist, and television personality.[1] He is best known for the role "Mastermind" in the soapie Uzalo.[2] He is also a businessperson, radio personality, and event presenter.[3]

Ntokozo Dlamini
Born
Ntokozo Dlamini

(1991-01-08) 8 January 1991
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Other namesTK
OccupationActor, Voiceover artist, Media personality, Businessperson
Years active2012–present
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Spouse(s)Jessica Nkosi
Children1

Personal life

Dlamini was born on 8 January 1991 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa the eldest of 3 siblings. His mother is Lindi Dube.[4] His parents separated when he was young.[5] He completed his primary education at Epworth School, Scottsville. Then he completed his secondary education at St Nicholas Diocesan School and matriculated. He graduated with a degree in International Marketing Management from Varsity College in Westville, Durban.[3] During school and university life, he excelled soccer, cricket and hockey.[6]

He had been dated with African model and actress Natasha Thahane for some years. He was married to popular actress Jessica Nkosi.[7] The couple has one daughter, Namisa, who was born in September 2018.[3][8][9]

Career

In 2015, he joined with the cast of the SABC1 popular telenovela Uzalo and played the role of criminal genius "Mastermind Maphumulo".[10] For the role, he was nominated under the Best Actor category at the DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards Awards (DSTV MVCA).[11][12]

Apart from acting, he is also a program host, where he hosted the "Mzansi Durban Hip Hop Awards" in both 2011 and 2012,[13] as well as hosted the 2011 and 2012 editions in South Africa.

Apart from acting, he is an accomplished businessman, who is the founder of the company called "KZN Youth Development Expo".[11] He also owns the events company called "TKD Holdings" and a construction company called "Sokhulu D Constructions".[1]

Filmography
YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2012Rhythm CityTV Series
2012Single GirlsTV Series
2014Soul CityTV Series
2015UzaloMastermind MaphumuloTV Series

References
  1. Faeza. "A man with master plan". Drum. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  2. Faeza. "Uzalo's Ntokozo Dlamini just spoiled himself with a new set of wheels". Drum. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  3. "Ntokozo Dlamini Bio - Demzyportal". Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  4. "Ntokozo Dlamini Biography". Ubetoo. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  5. "10 Things You Didn't Know About Ntokozo Dlamini". Youth Village. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  6. Digital, Drum. "Man Crush Monday: Ntokozo Dlamini". Drum. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  7. Dayile, Qhama. "TK Dlamini finally addresses break up rumours with Jessica Nkosi". Drum. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  8. Mkhize, Lesego. "IN PICS: Jessica Nkosi's star-studded baby shower". Drum. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  9. Ngwadla, Nkosazana. "Jessica Nkosi sets the record straight on who the father of her child is". Drum. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  10. "#MCM: Ntokozo "TK Dlamini". www.zkhiphani.co.za. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  11. "Ntokozo Dlamini". afternoonexpress.co.za. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  12. Faeza. "DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards nominees". Drum. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  13. Akwasi, Tiffany (1 April 2019). "Ntokozi Dlamini - Everything you need to know about him". Briefly. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
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