Moneoa Moshesh

Moneoa Moshesh-Sowazi (born (1989-11-06)November 6, 1989), is a South African singer-songwriter and actress mononymously known as Moneoa.[3] She came to prominence after the release of her singles, Is'Bhanxa and Pretty Disaster, the latter alongside Da Capo.[1]

Moneoa
Born
Moneoa Moshesh

(1989-11-06) 6 November 1989
Mthatha, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Other namesMoneoa
Occupation
Years active?.–present
TelevisionFull list
Parent(s)
  • Treaty Ntsoaki Moshesh (mother)
RelativesNthati Moshesh (Auntie)[1]
Musical career
Also known asThe Rose[2]
OriginBerea, Gauteng, South Africa
Genres
Labels
Associated acts
Websiteinstagram.com/moneoa

She has starred in a Johannesburg ghetto film circulating (if not projecting) around the 1958 Sophia Town violence against the law enforcement titled 'Back of the Moon' where she portrayed 'Eve Msomi' alongside the award-winning 'S'Dumo Mtshali'.[4][5][6]

Discography

List of Studio Albums
  • Coming from Going to (2012)[7]
  • Ndim Lo (2014)[1]
  • Ndim Lo (Super Deluxe) (White) (2014)
  • Ziphi Inkomo (2018)[8]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
N/A #Karektas
(season 1)		 Herself Celebrity Guest [9]
10 over 10
(season 2)		 Commentator
Clash of the Choirs South Africa
(season 2)		 Choirmaster
Isibaya
(season 3)		 Actress
Rhythm City
(season 1)		 Jesse Supporting character
The Bantu Hour
(season 1)		 Herself Musical Guest
The Remix SA
(season 1)		 Guest Judge
The Road
(season 1)		 Ntsiki / Dodo Atcress
SAMAs Herself Performer
Zaziwa
(season 4)		 Guest
2013 Zabalza
(season 2)		 Celebrity

Films
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Back of the Moon Eve Msomi Main Character [4][10][5][11][6]

Awards and nominations

World Music Awards
Year Award ceremony Prize Recipient/Nominated work Results Ref.
2014 World Music Awards World's Best Song More Than You Nominated
World's Best Video Nominated
World's Best Act Herself Nominated
World Music Award for World’s Best Entertainer of the Year Nominated
World's Best Female Artist Nominated

South African Music Awards
Year Award ceremony Prize Recipient/Nominated work Results Ref.
2015 SAMAs Female Artist of the Year Ndim Lo Nominated
Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album Nominated

References
  1. Njoki, Eunice (30 November 2020). "Moneoa Moshesh bio: age, family, songs, acting, nominations, awards, profile". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  2. "The 411 | Here's how Moneoa got the nickname 'The Rose'". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
  3. "Moneoa Moshesh". Afternoon Express. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Back of the Moon on Showmax". Showmax. Retrieved 17 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Zietsman, Gabi (30 August 2019). "Back of the Moon". News24. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  6. Birjalal, Alyssia (13 September 2019). "'Back of the Moon' has Sophiatown rising in winning style". IOL. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  7. "Moneoa Coming from Going to". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 24 August 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. Mnganga, Tholakele (19 October 2018). "Moneoa on hitting rock bottom: 'I was overwhelmed by the spotlight'". Channel24. Retrieved 17 December 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. "Moneoa Moshesh-Sowazi, Television Roles". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 17 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. "Back of the Moon release dates". thebomb.co.za. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  11. "Back of the Moon film details". www.moviesite.co.za. Retrieved 17 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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