Mapholoso Faith Nketsi (born 30 December 1994), is a South African influencer, model and media personality. 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. She also works with multiple brands and has gained a large social media following.[citation needed]
Mapholoso Faith Nketsi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Faith Mapholoso Nketsi December 30, 1994 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation(s) | Reality TV star, Influencer, model, entrepreneur |
| Children | Sky Njilo |
| Parent(s) | Linky Modise, Leonard Nketsi |
| Relatives | Kabelo Nketsi |
| Modeling information | |
| Hair color | Dark brown |
| Website | faithnketsi |
Early life and career
editFaith 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.[1] She appeared in the music video of Cassper Nyovest's single, "Tito Mboweni."[2]
On 30 July 2018, she launched 'Get Snatched', a diet and workout programme.[3][4]
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.[5] Faith has over 1.3 million Instagram followers as of December 2019.[6]
Faith launched her own music career in 2019, working with DJ Maphorisa.[7] Her first EP, Disrespectful, has seven tracks and is produced by Blaqboy Music.[8]
Personal life
editFaith is a social media influencer with 2.4 million followers on Instagram.[citation needed] She is one of South Africa's most popular influencers.[citation needed] She was married to a scammer businessman Nzuzo Njilo on 10 April 2022-2023.[9] Faith has since become a mother.
References
edit- ^ "Faith Nketsi Has A New Ride And We Are Jealous". Cosmopolitan SA. 11 March 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ Tjiya, Emmanuel (25 October 2019). "Faith Nketsi's belief pays off with new reality show". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- ^ "Faith Nketsi launches "Get Snatched" diet plan". Political Analysis South Africa. 31 July 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ Obaoye, Adekunle (25 October 2019). "Faith Nketsi Biography, Early Life, Career, Career, Husband". Mwachangu. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Faith Nketsi causes a storm with new EP, 'Disrespectful'". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ Nkesti, Faith (29 December 2019). "THEE FAITH NKESTI (@faith.nkesti)•Instagram photos and videos".
- ^ Majavu, noxolo (13 December 2019). "Faith Nketsi claps back at music haters: I use the negativity to fuel me". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ Dube, Sindiso (23 December 2019). "Zimbabwe: Twerk Queen for Ginimbi Victoria Falls Party". The Standard (All Africa). Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ Ngcobo, Nokuthula (11 April 2022). "Mrs Njilo: Faith Nketsi marries wealthy businessman Nzuzo [watch]". The South African. Retrieved 13 April 2022.