Zenobia Kloppers is a celebrated Namibian-born actress, singer, voice artist, writer, director, and producer living in South Africa, best known for her starring role as Fiela Komoetie in Fiela se Kind. A classically trained lyric soprano, she fuses opera across genres and shines in theatre, film, TV, and radio.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Zenobia Kloppers |
| Date of birth | N/A |
| Place of birth | Khomasdal, Windhoek, Namibia |
| Nationality | Namibian-South African |
| State of Origin | Khomasdal (Windhoek suburb), Namibia |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Actress, singer, voice artist, director, producer, writer |
| Net worth | $500,000 – $1.5 million (2026 est.) |
Early Life and Education
Born and raised in Khomasdal, Windhoek, Namibia, Kloppers attended Gammams Primary, Holy Cross Convent, where acting sparked her passion, and St. Paul’s College.
Singing dreams began at age five, influenced by opera icon Dame Nellie Melba, followed by over 20 years of classical training with coaches like Ernst van Biljon. She earned a Performers Diploma in Acting from the University of Cape Town and a Performers Licentiate in Music, Physical Theatre & Movement from Stellenbosch University.
Career
Her professional start came in the 2000 Afrikaans musical Antjie Somers, followed by the groundbreaking Khoi production Klarabelle gaan Kaap toe (2002). Theatre milestones feature Fleur du Cap and Naledi Award nominations for Ghoema (2006), depicting slavery-era stories.
Her professional start came in the 2000 Afrikaans musical Antjie Somers, followed by the groundbreaking Khoi production Klarabelle gaan Kaap toe (2002). Theatre milestones feature Fleur du Cap and Naledi Award nominations for Ghoema (2006), depicting slavery-era stories.
On screen, she stars as Fiela in Fiela se Kind (2019), joins Netflix’s Unseen (Season 2, 2025), Showmax’s Recipes for Love and Murder (Season 2, 2025), and Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time as Amico Nagoyin (Season 3, 2025).
Additionally, she directs shorts like Riel (2023), screened at the Durban International Film Festival. Kloppers has built a multifaceted career, voicing characters in radio dramas and animations, producing through her company The MoZe Group, and writing scripts that explore Namibian and South African cultural narratives.
Her voice-over work spans commercials for major brands, audiobooks, and documentaries, while her production credits include developing independent films and theatre pieces that highlight underrepresented voices in Afrikaans and indigenous storytelling.
Personal Life
Kloppers keeps her partner and any children out of the public eye, with no verified details available. She shares her upbringing with two younger brothers in a musical Namibian Coloured family that nurtured her talents early on. Now Cape Town-based, she runs The MoZe Group and SeiKlo Publishers.
Net Worth
As of 2026, Zenobia Kloppers’ estimated net worth ranges from $500,000 to $1.5 million, derived from her successful acting roles, voice-over gigs, production ventures, and music performances.
Filmography
- Fiela se Kind (2019, Fiela Komoetie)
- The Wheel of Time (2025, Amico Nagoyin)
- Unseen (2025, Florrie)
- Noem My Skollie (2016, Smokkie Diva)
- Amaza (2014, Fatima Ibrahim)
- Suidooster (2019, Rebecca Thuli)
- Blood & Water (2021, Denise Dzana)
- Recipes for Love and Murder (2025, Season 2)
- Lucky Fish (Prime Video)
- Riel (2023, Director)
Awards and Recognition
Kloppers secured Best Actress at the 2020 South African Independent Film Festival for Fiela se Kind, alongside Best Actress nominations at the 2020 SAFTAs, 2020 Africa Movie Academy Awards, and 2019 kykNET Silwerskerm Film Awards. Prior honors include 2006 Fleur du Cap and Naledi nods for Ghoema, and an Efere Ozako nomination for Riel (2023).
