Nyaniso Dzedze

Nyaniso Ntsikelelo Dzedze is a South African performing artist.[1] Born (1986) and raised in Johannesburg. The actor, dancer, choreographer, and singer is best known for his lead roles as adult Simba in Beyoncé's Disney release Black Is King.[2]

Nyaniso Dzedze
Born
Nyaniso Ntsikelelo Dzedze

1986 (age 36–37)
South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupations
  • dancer
  • choreographer
  • actor
  • singer
Known forAshes to Ashes

His South African television debut was with his role as Tsietsi Namane on e.tv telenovella Ashes to Ashes.[3][4][5][6]

He was also recognized for his lead role as Muzi in Hear Me Move - South Africa's first dance movie.[7]

He received a nomination for Most Promising Actor at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards in Rivers State.

His wife Yana Fay Dzedze is German.[8]

Filmography

Television and film

References
  1. "Breathing life into his character | IOL". IOL. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  2. Black Is King, retrieved 4 August 2020
  3. "Nyaniso Dzedze | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  4. "Ashes To Ashes | e.tv". www.etv.co.za. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  5. "Hear Me Move premiere sets social media in motion". DRUM. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  6. Loewenstein, Michelle. "Nyaniso Ntsikelelo Dzedze likes to move it". The Citizen. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  7. Hear Me Move, retrieved 31 July 2020
  8. "South Africa: Minister Nathi Mthethwa Congratulates Youth Involved With "Hear Me Move" Film". allafrica.com. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
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