Anga Makubalo
Birth nameAnga Makubalo
Birth date28 May 1987 (age 39)
Birth placePort Elizabeth (now Gqeberha), South Africa
Other namesNaakMusiQ
EducationDamelin
OccupationActor · singer · model · DJ
Years active2009–present
ParentsNomvula Tsotsi (mother)
Musi Qaqambile (father)

Anga Makubalo (born 28 May 1987), known professionally as NaakMusiQ, is a South African actor, singer, model, and DJ.[1][2] He is best known for his acting roles as MJ Memela in the SABC 1 soap opera Generations, Obakeng in Isidingo, and Mzolisi Nobengela in The Estate. In 2022, he gained significant media attention for winning a celebrity boxing match against rapper Cassper Nyovest.[3]

Early life and education

Makubalo was born in Gqeberha, South Africa, to Nomvula Tsotsi and Musi Qaqambile.[4][5] He has a brother, Khanyiso, and a sister, Asanda. His stage name, NaakMusiQ, is an acronym derived from his family's names: N for his mother Nomvula, A for his sister Asanda, the second A for Anga himself, and K for his brother Khanyiso. The "MusiQ" part of the name is a tribute to his father, Musi.[6][7]

He attended Edenvale High School before enrolling at Talent International, where he studied presenting and acting, and later served as a part-time mentor.[8][9] He later studied contemporary music at Damelin college in Bramley.[citation needed]

Career

Music

Makubalo began his music career with Baainar Records before joining the record label Afrotainment in 2015.[10] He has collaborated with numerous prominent South African artists, including Black Coffee, DJ Tira, Heavy K, DJ Fresh, and Euphonik.[11]

In 2024, Makubalo and DJ Tira publicly reconciled after a four-year feud reportedly stemming from a dispute over ringtone revenues. Following their reconciliation, they announced they were working on new music together.[12]

In 2023, he officially launched his career as a DJ, expanding his portfolio within the entertainment industry.[13] He has continued to release music, including the 2023 EP October 22 and several singles in 2024 such as "Sthandwa Sami" and "iMvula".[14]

Acting

Makubalo's breakthrough acting role was as Bandile "MJ" Memela in the SABC 1 soap opera Generations, a role he played from 2011 to 2014. He has since appeared in several other major television productions, including Isidingo, Z'bondiwe, and Igazi. In 2022, he joined the cast of the SABC telenovela The Estate for its third season, playing the role of Mzolisi Nobengela.[15][16]

Celebrity boxing

On 9 April 2022, Makubalo defeated rapper Cassper Nyovest in the "Celeb City" celebrity exhibition boxing match held at the Sun City Superbowl.[17] The event was highly publicized and sold out within two hours.[18] Makubalo accepted Nyovest's challenge despite having no prior boxing experience. He later revealed that he had suffered a chest infection six weeks before the fight but chose to proceed with the match.[19]

Personal life

In 2013, Makubalo was named one of the "Top 6 of Sowetan's Mzansi's Sexiest" celebrities.[20][21] He has expressed intentions to use his entertainment career as a foundation for future business and entrepreneurial ventures.[22]

In 2023, his former fiancée, Roselyn April, made public accusations regarding child support. He has 2 sons and 2 daughters. According to reports, Makubalo declined to comment on the matter, stating a preference to keep his personal life private.[23]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleGenreNetworkNotes
2011–2014GenerationsBandile "MJ" MemelaSoap operaSABC 1Lead role
2013ZaziwaHimselfTalk showSABC 1Special guest
2015–2016Z'bondiweNtando MabathaTV seriese.tvLead role
2018Broken VowsChuluTV series——
2020 - 2021IsonoMakwande MabongoTV series
2021Jiva!DJ SikaTV series
2022The EstateMzolisi NobengelaTelenovelaSABC 1Main role (Season 3)
Tropika Island of TreasureHostGame showSABC 3Presenter
—Come DuzePerforming artistNew Year's Eve musical specialSABC 1Guest
—IgaziBantuTV seriesMzansi MagicLead role
—IsidingoObakengTV seriesSABC 3Supporting role
—IsithembisoLuckyTV seriesMzansi Magic—
—Isono: The SinMakwande MabongoTV seriesBET, e.tvLead role
—Ring of LiesBuzweTV seriesMzansi Magic—
—Tropika Island of TreasureContestantGame showSABC 3Guest

References

  1. ^ "NaakMusiQ on Beatport". Beatport
  2. ^ "NaakMusiQ Biography". Entertainment Online.
  3. ^ "NaakMusiQ beats Cassper Nyovest in blockbuster exhibition fight". IOL. 2022-04-10.
  4. ^ "Podcast and Chill with MacG: Episode 394 - NaakMusiQ on Cassper Nyovest, Black Coffee, DJ Tira, Family". YouTube. 26 September 2014.
  5. ^ "The Estate". SABC+.
  6. ^ "Anga Makubalo On The Interesting Way His Stage Name Came About". Youth Village. 12 November 2018.
  7. ^ "Cassper Nyovest vs NaakMusiQ: Boxing match date and details confirmed!". The South African. 22 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Podcast and Chill with MacG: Episode 394". YouTube. 26 September 2014.
  9. ^ "WATCH: NaakMusiQ reveals truth about his fight with Cassper Nyovest". IOL.
  10. ^ "Afrotainment Official Website"
  11. ^ "Naak MusiQ Bookings". DJs Production.
  12. ^ "NaakMusiQ and DJ Tira smoke a peace pipe after four-year-long feud". Sunday World. 2024-02-26.
  13. ^ "Naak Musiq Officially Launches Career as a DJ With Inspirational Post: "Trust the Magic of Beginnings"". Briefly News. 2023-08-01.
  14. ^ "NaakMusiQ on Apple Music". Apple Music.
  15. ^ "The Estate Season 3 Teaser". YouTube. 27 April 2025.
  16. ^ "The Estate". SABC+.
  17. ^ "NaakMusiQ beats Cassper Nyovest in blockbuster exhibition fight". IOL. 2022-04-10.
  18. ^ "Celebrity Boxing Exhibition". Sun International.
  19. ^ "WATCH: NaakMusiQ reveals truth about his fight with Cassper Nyovest". IOL. 2023-11-14.
  20. ^ "Top 6 Mzansi's Sexiest 2013". YouTube. 16 November 2021.
  21. ^ "NaakMusiQ Biography"
  22. ^ "WATCH: NaakMusiQ reveals truth about his fight with Cassper Nyovest". IOL.
  23. ^ Hlalane, Reabetswe. "Roselyn April Calls Out NaakMusiq and Accuses Him of Being a Deadbeat Father". Retrieved 29 July 2025.