Nozipho Nkelemba is a talented South African actress, director, casting director, scriptwriter, and brand ambassador with a strong presence in the entertainment industry.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Nozipho Nkelemba |
| Date of Birth | 1991 |
| Place of Birth | South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Partner | Richard Lukunku |
| Children | One son |
| Occupations | Actress, Director, Casting Director, Scriptwriter, Brand Ambassador |
| Net Worth | $1 – $2 million |
Early Life and Education
Born in 1991, Nozipho Nkelemba pursued formal training in performance and directing at the Wits National School of the Arts.
She further obtained a degree in Brand Communications from the AAA School of Advertising. She is fluent in multiple South African languages including English, Sesotho, Setswana, and Zulu.
Career
Nkelemba began her career with appearances in commercials before taking on acting roles in television series such as Heartlines and When We Were Black.
She gained recognition for her roles in 90 Plein Street, The Forgotten Kingdom, and Rhythm City where she played the popular character Charlotte.
Expanding her skill set, she worked as a casting director on shows like Hustle and Keeping Score. She also served as a scriptwriter and won a national award for her writing on Emoyeni. In 2020, she directed the telenovela Gomora, earning a directing award for her work.
Personal Life
Nophizo is married to actor Richard Lukunku, and they have two children together; a boy and a girl.
Net Worth
Nozipho Nkelemba’s estimated net worth in 2025 is around $1 million to $2 million, based on her diverse career as an actress, director, scriptwriter, and brand ambassador in the South African entertainment industry.
Filmography
- Heartlines (2006)
- When We Were Black (2006)
- 90 Plein Street (2011)
- The Forgotten Kingdom (2011)
- Mzansi Love (2012)
- Rhythm City (2012)
- Intersexions (2013)
- Task Force (2014)
- Ya Lla (2015)
- Dream World (2016)
- Hustle (2016) – casting director
- Keeping Score (2016) – casting director and language coach
- Black Dots (2017)
- Emoyeni (2018) – actor and scriptwriter
- Gomora (2020) – director
- Blood Legacy (2024) – director
- Blood & Water (2024) – director
Awards and Nominations
- Best Achievement in Scriptwriting for TV Drama for Emoyeni
- Best Achievement in Directing (Telenovela) for Gomora
