Brian Temba, originally named Brian Thembalethu Makiwane, is a South African multi-talented artist known for his work as an actor, singer, songwriter, producer, and performer. He gained international fame playing Simba in the West End musical The Lion King and for his role as Ranthumeng Mokoena on the South African soap opera Muvhango.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Brian Thembalethu Makiwane |
| Date of birth | December 9, 1977 |
| Place of birth | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| State of Origin | Eastern Cape |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | Two daughters |
| Occupations | Actor, singer, songwriter, producer, performer |
| Net Worth | $1 millio |
Early Life and Education
Brian was born on December 9, 1977, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. He grew up speaking multiple languages, which helped shape his versatile performing career.
Details about his formal education are not widely publicized, but his early passion and talent for the arts fueled his entry into music and theater.
Career
Brian’s career includes notable theater performances, such as his role as Simba in The Lion King in London’s West End from 2003 to 2008, as well as television roles in prominent South African series like Muvhango.
He started his music path as a backing vocalist for famous artists before releasing his own hit songs and albums. He is also a producer, songwriter, and studio engineer with a broad spectrum of creative works in music and acting.
Personal Life
Brian keeps his personal life private. He has two daughters from separate relationships. One daughter lives in the UK, and the other was born in 2019. His current partner has not been publicly disclosed.
Net Worth
Brian Temba’s estimated net worth is about $1 million, earned through his acting roles, music productions, and performances both locally and internationally.
Discography
Brian Temba has released several albums and notable singles that showcase his musical talent across genres like R&B and soul. His key albums include:
- Something Better (2010)
- 51 Lex Presents Dominoes
- T.I.M.T (This Is My Time) (2012)
- It’s All You
- unABC (Deluxe Version)
Some of his popular singles are:
- Dominoes
- Lost Without You
- My Number 1 (feat. Uhuru)
- Olwethu (feat. Njabuloseh)
- Glory (feat. Brian Temba)
Filmography
- The Lion King (Theatre, West End London, 2003–2008) as Simba
- Hip Hop Opera (2007) as Omar
- Muvhango (TV series) as Ranthumeng Mokoena
- Generations (TV series)
- Guest appearances on shows like The Jay Leno Show and Felicia Mabuza-Suttle
- Music contributions to films such as Losing Lerato (2019
Awards and Nominations
Brian has received recognition for his multi-disciplinary talents, including at least one notable award win with additional nominations during his career.
