IN CONVERSATION WITH Mbali Ngidi

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Hailing from Osindisweni (Verulam), Mbali Ngidi is a dynamic multi-talented force in the South African entertainment industry, specializing in singing, dancing, and acting. While she began singing as early as Grade 3, Mbali launched her professional career immediately after completing matric, initially cutting her teeth with the Togetherness Gospel Group and Lindokuhle Entertainment.

Mbali has graced the stages of the State Theatre, Joburg Theatre, and Durban Playhouse, working under the direction of industry giants like Mbongeni Ngema, Duma Ndlovu, and Jerry Pooe. Her standout performances include a nomination for "Best New Performer" at the Durban Theatre Awards for her role in Music In The Air , and starring in the 2018 production of Gibson Kente’s How Long The Musical, choreographed by Somizi Mhlongo. Her new single Emadwaleni with MAWHOO and Obiie is out now and she’s in studio to speak about her long exciting career
24 Jan English South Africa Music Interviews

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