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Khanyi Mbau was once a self-proclaimed gold digger but the star has come a long way since her controversial socialite days.

The Johannesburg beauty is now an award-winning actress, a respected TV presenter, radio personality and businesswoman.

In 2018, Khanyi launched her very own gin – I Am Khanyi – Millenial Shimmer Gin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She is also a singer with several songs under her belt including Red Shoes, Shake and I Miss You.

From spending other people’s money to making her own, here’s a look at Khanyi Mbau’s biography.

Khanyi Mbau age

Khanyi Mbau was born on October 15, 1985. She celebrated her 34th birthday in 2019 with a white and gold themed party. Some of the famous guests who attended the soiree were rapper Casper Nyovest, model Shashi Naidoo and celebrity dentist Alexander ‘Dr Smile’ Rawháni. Khanyi’s guests shared pictures from her BDAY party.

Khanyi Mbau siblings, family

Khanyi Mbau was born in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. Her real name is Khanyisile, which means light bringer. Khanyi’s father, Menzi Mcunu, is a businessman who has worked in the taxi industry for over three decades. He owns several other businesses. Khanyi’s mother, Lynette Sisi Mbau, reportedly worked in the finance industry. Khanyi’s parents were never married and she spent much of her childhood with her strict grandmother, Gladys, in Soweto.

Khanyi has two known siblings. YouTube sensation Lasizwe Dambuza is Khanyi’s baby brother. He is her half-brother on her father’s side. Khanyi also has a sister named Thandeka Mcunu.