Nyaniso Dzedze

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

Nyaniso Dzedze
Born
Nyaniso Ntsikelelo Dzedze

1986
South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupation
  • 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 2016-01-27.
  2. Black Is King, retrieved 2020-08-04
  3. "Nyaniso Dzedze | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  4. "Ashes To Ashes | e.tv". www.etv.co.za. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  5. "Hear Me Move premiere sets social media in motion". DRUM. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  6. Loewenstein, Michelle. "Nyaniso Ntsikelelo Dzedze likes to move it". The Citizen. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  7. Hear Me Move, retrieved 2020-07-31
  8. "South Africa: Minister Nathi Mthethwa Congratulates Youth Involved With "Hear Me Move" Film". allafrica.com. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
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