Dumisani Dlamini Bio | Wiki
Dumisani Dlamini is a South African dancer and actor best known for starring in Sarafina! as Crocodile in 1992 and Yizo Yizo as Chester. In addition, he is famously known as the father of Doja Cat, an American singer and rapper.
Dlamini commenced his career as a dancer in South Africa, which led to his appearance in the musical Sarafina! which debuted in 1987 in South Africa. In addition, his international career kicked off when the musical turned into a Broadway production, leading Dlamini to tour the United States between January 28, 1988, and July 2, 1989. Furthermore, he commenced his film career in 1992 when the play was adapted into the movie, Sarafina! and starred Whoopie Goldberg.
Dumisani Dlamini Age
He was born on October 23, 1963, in Durban, South Africa. Dlamini is 60 years old and celebrates his birthday on October 23 every year.
Dumisani Dlamini Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Dlamini stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in ( Approx. 1.78 m ).
Doja Cat Dad Ethnicity | Family
He was born and brought up in Durban, South Africa. Dlamini is a South African nationality and of Zulu ethnicity. In addition, his birth sign is Scorpio.
Dumisani Dlamini Wife | Doja Cat Dad And Mom
He is currently married to his wife Ophelile Mulela. Dlamini and his wife exchanged wedding vows in Soweto, South Africa, in a private ceremony on September 2, 2023. Moreover, he paid a dowry for his wife at the age of 59 in 2023. In addition, Dlamini was previously in a relationship and engaged to Nandi Ndlovu and Girlie Nhlengethwa.
Furthermore, he dated Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer, an American painter and fashion designer in the late 199os during his tour to the USA. As a result of their relationship, he has a daughter named Doja Cat, an American singer and rapper born in Los Angeles, California, USA, and raised by her mother.
Dumisani Dlamini Sarafina
In 1987, he was cast in the musical Sarafina! after he began his dancing career in South Africa. Moreover, Dlamini later commenced his international career after the musical turned into a Broadway production which resulted in him touring the United States between January 28, 1988, to July 2, 1989. He later began his film career, in 1992 when the play was adapted into the movie Sarafina!. Dlamini appeared in Sarafina! as Crocodile alongside his cast fellow cast member Whoopie Goldberg.
Dumisani Dlamini Movies
As an actor, Dlamini has starred in several movies including:
– Reyka in 2021 as Bra Yule.
– Love and Kwaito in 2016 as Bra Sol.
– The Seven of Daran: The Battle of Pareo Rock in 2008 as Merchant.
– Sarafina! in 1992 as Crocodile.
– 21th Street in 2010 as Passerby.
– iNumber Number in 2017 as Kong.
– TV mini-series, Entabeni in 2008 as Zorro.
– Project MorningStar in 2009 as Priest.
Dumisani Dlamini Doja Cat Brother
He is also the father of Cat Doja’s older brother Raman Dalithando Dlamini. Raman and his younger sister Doja were brought up in New York and California by their mother. Their father Dlamini was an absent dad who went back to his country in South Africa leaving his family behind.
Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer And Dumisani Dlamini
During his tour to the United States in the late 1990s as a member of Mbongeni Ngema’s cast and crew, Dlamini crossed paths with Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer, an American painter and clothing designer. Both of them have artistic careers. Dlamini and Debora developed a romantic relationship before parting ways as Dlamini was heading back to his country. Sawyer conceived and gave birth to their daughter Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, famously known as “Doja Cat” on October 21, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was raised by her mother and has never met her father face to face.
Dumisani Dlamini Net Worth
He gets his wealth from his career as a dancer and actor. Dlamini began his dancing career in 1987 and his acting career in 1992. Dlamini’s estimated net worth is $2 million.
Who Is Doja Cat Dad
Doja’s dad is a South African dancer and actor popularly known for starring in Sarafina! as Crocodile in 1992 and Yizo Yizo as Chester. Dlamini is also famous for being the father of the renowned American singer and rapper Doja Cat.
Who Is Doja Cat Mom
Doja’s mother is American painter and fashion designer, Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer.
Is Doja Cat Mom American
Doja’s mom is an American nationality and of Jewish descent.
How Did Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer And Dumisani Dlamini Meet
Dlamini and Sawyer met in the late 1990s during Dlamini’s tour to the United States as a member of Mbongeni Ngema’s cast and crew.
Dumisani Dlamini Social Media Handles
- Instagram – official_dumisanidlamini
- Twitter – @DumisaniZA
- Facebook – Dumisani Dlamini