Thobani Nzuza is a South African actor popular for his role Mdeni on eHostela. The actor’s dexterities lie both behind and in front of the camera and he is a force to reckon with.
As he is amassing a huge fan base, masses wonder who he is in reality.
Early life
Nzuza was born on 4 May 1993 in Umlazi township in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. In 2011, he matriculated from King Shaka High School.
After that, in 2013, he attended the Durban University of Technology, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in drama in 2016.

Thobani Nzuza’s career
The year 2010 sees Nzuza joining the community arts center to which his journey into the limelight commences.
Three years later, the actor enrolls at Durban University of Technology majoring in Drama and Production Studies. It is during his studies that he tests his dexterities for the stage, and he features in a number of college productions.
Testing his dexterities behind the scenes, the actor engages in writing plays and directing film. His debut gig was in 2014 where he performs on Hurricanes in Bangkok.
Shows Thobani Nzuza featured in
The actor has quite a number of roles tied to his name and accolades to go with it. Nzuza has made features in shows including eHostela, Isipho, Uzalo, Diep City and currently, The Black Door.
Thobani Nzuza awards
With the Midas Touch, Nzuza scoops awards for every piece of art he works on. For writing and directing Shintsha Guluva, the actor scoops the Best Director Award.
In 2015 he is nominated for Best Supporting actor in the Durban Mercury Theatre Awards for his performance on Secret Valley. Directing and performing on Boy Ntulikazi, Nzuza scoops accolades which include:
• Best Actor Award at the 2015 Isigcawu Festival
• Best Actor Award at the 2017 Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival
• Best Production at the 2017 Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival
• Best Community Production at the Sputh African Theatre Awards