Jessica Nkosi born 20 January 1990 is a South African actress and TV presenter, best known for her leading roles in M-Net commissioned telenovelas Isibaya, Ayeye and recently The Queen.

She was born in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal to Jabu Nkosi and Nhlanhlayethu Ntuli. Nkosi moved to Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal after the separation of her parents. While Nkosi was in Grade 11, her father died from Hodgkins Lymphoma.

 

 

 

 

 
Nkosi attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Although she began her studies pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, she later switched to studies toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama and Performing Arts from which she graduated in 2012.

In 2013 she debuted her acting career with the role of Qondisile on the South African telenovela Isibaya.

In 2015, she starred as Eve on Mzansi Magic’s Ayeye.

In 2020, Jessica began her new role as main female villain Thando Sebata on the popular South African telenovela, The Queen.

In 2017, she made her TV presenter debut as co-host on BET’s A-List alongside her Isibaya co-star Nomzamo Mabtha.

Nkosi has made appearances on numerous award shows such as the Channel O Music Video Awards, the MTV Africa Music Awards, V-Entertainment and other shows. She has appeared on variety shows such as MTV’s Lip Sync Battle Africa as a celebrity guest.

Nkosi first appeared on Our Perfect Wedding show as a guest presenter and later went on to host the show for the next season.

She is a fan favorite with a huge following on social media.

She is also a fashionista always looking stylish and cool on her Instagram posts.

She is one of the best on screen talented starts to come out of the beautiful and tropical province of Kwazulunatal.

The beautiful thespian and presenter is full of energy and her bubbly personality makes her an unforgettable individual in the media and industry , with so much more yet to come from her.