Abigail Kubeka facts for kids

Abigail Kubheka, born on December 7, 1939, is a famous South African singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her amazing voice and her many roles on TV and in movies. You might know her as Zondiwe Mogale from the popular TV show Generations: The Legacy.

Early Life

Abigail Kubheka was born in a place called Orlando East. She went to a special boarding school in Kilnerton. From a very young age, she loved to sing and showed a lot of talent.

A Star's Journey

Abigail Kubheka started her singing career with other famous musicians. She performed with legends like Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela. She also shared the stage with many other talented artists, including Thandi Klaasen.

Her talent has been recognized with many special awards. In 2014, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS). This award celebrates people who have done amazing things in film and TV for a long time. In 2016, she was honored again with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Wawela Music Awards (WMA). She also won a Lifetime Achievement Award for being a top musician and jazz artist in the early 2000s.

Abigail Kubheka has also appeared in several films. Some of her movies include An African American (2016) and The Jakes Are Missing (2015). She also sang in the film The Long Run (2001) with Busi Mhlongo.

On Screen

Abigail Kubheka has had many roles in both movies and television shows.

Movies

She has acted in films like:

• Knock-Out (1969)
• Diary of Thandi (1971)
• Joe Bullet (1973)
• City of Blood (1987)
• Cry, the Beloved Country (1995)
• The Long Run (2001)
• The Jakes Are Missing (2015)
• An African American (2016)

Television Shows

On television, she has been part of popular series:

• Holby City (2005)
• Wild at Heart (2007-2011), where she appeared in several episodes.
• Generations (2014–present), where she plays Zondiwe Mogale.
• Queen Sono (2020), a Netflix series where she had a main role as Mazet.

Awards and Honors

Abigail Kubheka has received many awards for her contributions to music and acting.

• She won a Wamela Music Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2001. This award recognized her long and important service to the country through her art.
• She was nominated at the Durban Film Festival in 2014 for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
• She won a South African Film and Television Award for Best Actress in 2015 for her role in The Long Run.
• She was nominated for Singer of the Year at the SAM Awards in 2017.