Thuli Phongolo
Thuli Phongolo | |
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| Born | Thulisile Phongolo 22 January 1994 |
| Other names | Thuli P |
| Education | University of Johannesburg |
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| Years active | 2012-present |
Thulisile Phongolo (born 22 January 1994), also known as Thuli P, is a South African actress, DJ and media personality.[1] She is best known for playing a role of Namhla Diale in Generations:The Legacy.[2]
Early life
Phongolo was born on 22 January 1994, in Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa.[3] She pursued her Strategic Marketing degree from the University of Johannesburg after passing her matric at Allen Glen High School.[4]
Career
Phongolo began her acting career playing Zama on the South African Broadcasting Corporation's (SABC) TV series Tshisa.[5] While a prefect at her high school, Phongolo played Namhla Diale on the soap opera Generations: The Legacy.[6] After leaving that show in 2018, Phongolo acted in SABC's TV series Makoti[7] and Mzansi Magic's The Republic.
In November 2021, she was performing in The Wife: Showmax's telenovela adaptation of Dudu Busani-Dube's Hlomu, The Wife.[8][9] That same month, she was announced to be appearing in the film, I Am Sofia. As of April 2023, Phongolo was still appeared on Makoti.[10]
In 2017, Phongolo was an amateur disc jockey,[11] a profession she maintained through at least April 2023.
In 2025, she released her debut single "Hai Suka", featuring Nia Pearl and Kay Invictus.
In January 2026, she released her debut extended play (EP), Avana, under her independent label Avana Records. The record was self-funded and marked her expansion as a recording artist.
Business Ventures
Phongolo has launched several business ventures, including her fashion brand TULIP and her independent record label Avana Records.
She has also invested in property and other entrepreneurial ventures.
Public Image and Media Presence
Phongolo has a significant following and is regarded as a prominent media personality in South Africa's entertainment industry.
In 2025, she was announced as on of the DJs for the TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards, highlighting her influence in digital entertainment.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tshisa | Zama |
| 2014-2016 | Generations: The Legacy | Namhla Diale |
| 2019-2022 | Makoti | Lilitha |
| 2019 | The Republic | Mbali |
| 2021 | The Wife | Lerato |
| 2021 | Rockville | Buhle |
| 2025 | Generations: The Legacy | Namhla Diale |
Personal life
Phongolo has received media attention for aspects of her personal life.
References
- ^ "Thuli Phongolo". TVSA.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Chirisa, Sharon (12 October 2021). "Former Generations Star Thuli Phongolo Net Worth As A DJ Has Mzansi Talking". iHarare News. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "A snapshot of our November cover story featuring Thuli Phongolo". www.glamour.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Thuli Phongolo". HDS Entertainment. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Tshiqi, Bongiwe (16 September 2016). "5 minutes with Thuli Phongolo". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Digital, Drum. "Generations star Thulisile Phongolo has both brains and beauty". Drum. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Langa, Phumlani S. "Makoti brings you mundane matrimony in the hopes of a few laughs". City Press. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Ngcobo, Mavi. "Why The Wife 'fired' Thuli Phongolo!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (14 January 2022). "Thuli P breaks her silence after leaving The Wife". Sunday World. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Masasi, Rutendo (13 June 2022). "Makoti Season 2 June 2022 Teasers: Lilitha and Mtho's Marriage Gets Tested - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ Dayile, Qhama. "Thuli Phongolo on her big career plans in music, acting and being an avid Kaizer Chiefs supporter". Drum. Retrieved 12 March 2025.