Bonginkosi Cosmo Khoza, better known as Bonko Khoza, is a South African actor and voice-over artist recognized for his dynamic performances in film, television, and animation. He initially gained attention with his role as Jabz in the acclaimed film Necktie Youth and has since received a SAFTA Golden Horn award and international recognition through various projects including The Mauritanian and The Woman King.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Bonginkosi Cosmo Khoza |
| Date of Birth | 13 August 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| State of Origin | Gauteng Province |
| Partner | Lesego Khoza |
| Children | Daughter: Amahubo |
| Occupations | Actor, Voice-over Artist |
| Net Worth | $700,000 |
Early Life and Education
Born on 13 August 1991 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Bonko Khoza’s passion for acting started in primary school when he played Captain Hook in a school play.
He completed his secondary education at the National School of Arts in 2009, majoring in Fine Arts. He further honed his skills at the Market Theatre Laboratory, where he studied Theatre and Performance for two years.
Career
Bonko’s professional acting journey began in 2015 with his acclaimed performance as Jabz in Necktie Youth, which earned him a Best Actor nomination at the Tribeca Film Festival.
He went on to feature in the History Channel mini-series Roots and starred in Beautifully Broken. His work on the Showmax series The Wife as Mqhele Zulu won him the SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Actor in a Telenovela in 2020.
He has also appeared in international films such as Professionals, The Mauritanian, The Brave Ones, and The Woman King. His recent projects include leading roles in Collision, Red Ink, Heart of the Hunter, and voice work in the Disney animated show Kiya & The Kimoja Heroes.
Personal Life
Bonko Khoza is married to Lesego Khoza, an actress, with whom he has a daughter named Amahubo. The couple has been together since their childhood days and married in 2021.
Outside of acting, Bonko enjoys traveling, reading, writing screenplays, and aspires to direct films. He values quality time with his family and credits them for his inspiration.
Net Worth
As of 2025, Bonko Khoza’s estimated net worth is around $700,000.
Filmography
- Necktie Youth (2015) – Jabz
- Roots (2016) – Featured Role
- Beautifully Broken – Lead Role
- The Wife (Showmax, 2018–2021) – Mqhele Zulu
- Professionals (2022) – Akbar
- The Mauritanian (2021) – Camp India Minder
- The Brave Ones (2022) – Nkosi
- The Woman King (2022) – Boma
- Collision (2022) – Larry
- Red Ink (2024) – Napoleon / Sifiso / Sipho
- Heart of the Hunter (2024) – Zuko Khumalo
- The Drop (2024) – Detective Mamele
- Kiya & The Kimoja Heroes (2023–2024) – Daddy Jo (voice)
Awards and Nominations
- Tribeca Film Festival Nominee, Best Actor, Necktie Youth (2015)
- SAFTA Golden Horn Award, Best Actor – Telenovela, The Wife (2020)
