Nicholas Nkuna | |
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| Born | Sipho Nicholas Nkuna (1988-08-18)18 August 1988 (age 36) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | Nicksoulworld |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, writer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Children | none |
| Mother | Norah Nkuna |
| Relatives | Fezeka Siwela, Dumsani Siwela |
Sipho Nicholas Nkuna is a South African actor and singer. He is best known for his roles in the popular serial7de Laan as Fikani and onErfsondes as Nkululeko "Freedom" Nkosi.[1]
He was born on 18 August 1988 inMbombela,Mpumalanga,[2] South Africa where he grew up in his grandmother's house. He graduated with his Bachelors's degree in Arts fromTshwane University of Technology, Pretoria specialized with musical theater.[3] Then he traveled toBall State University, Indiana in the US, to study acting.[1]
He started acting career during college years, where he performed in several theater plays such asParade,Dream Girls,Shaka Zulu,Sophiatown,Oliver Twist,Rent, andAssassins.[4] He also performing in theatres as Simba in the play named He also performed in the playThe Lion King where he toured Ireland and UK with the play.[3] At the age of 22, Nkuna became the second African actor to play in the popular playPhantom of the Opera.[1]
In 2015, he auditioned for the television series,Skeem Saam, through an agent, which became his maiden television appearance. In the serial, she played the role of 'Sakhile'. In 2017, he took a 3-year break, where he rejoined in October 2020.[5] In the same year, he participated in the BET acting competition series,Top Actor Africa. In the competition, he emerged as the runner-up. Then he appeared in the soap operaRoer Jou Voete and played the role 'Shakes Mbebe' in late 2015.[2] In 2016, he appeared in the serialKeeping Score, and played a minor role as Congolese athlete 'Issac'. In the same year, he was invited to play a guest role on the popular serialRhythm City.[1]
Since 2017, he plays the popular role 'Fikani Chauke' in the series7de Laan.[3] He won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 2016 South African Broadway World Awards for his role 'Mingus' in the playSophiatown. Then he acted in the seriesErfsondes as 'Freedom'. Apart from television, he also starred in the films,Love by Chance andMeet the Radebes.[1]
Apart from acting, he is also a prolific singer. Two of his songs were featured in a film starring Khanyi Mbau "Red Room "and his song Thando is featured on Meet the RAdebes.[1][2] Nicholas also known as Nicksoul has a South African music award nomination for his first soul/r&b album titled Therapy released in 2018.
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Crossworlds | Zuko | Short film | |
| 2017 | Black Dots | Vusi | Short film | |
| 2017 | Love By Chance | Aaron | Film | |
| 2017 | Meet the Radebes | Aaron | Film | |
| 2018 | Baby Mamas | Sizwe | Film | |
| 2018 | Ibutho | TV series | ||
| 2019 | Red Room | Jonas | Film | |
| 2020 | 7de Laan | Fikani Chauke | TV series | |
| 2023 | Love, Sex and 30 Candles | Lehumo | Film |