Abigail Kubeka facts for kids

Abigail Kubheka OIS (born December 7, 1939) is a talented South African singer, songwriter, and actress. Many people know her from the popular TV show Generations: The Legacy. On the show, she plays Zondiwe Mogale. Zondiwe is the mother of characters Tau Mogale and Tshidi Phakade. Abigail Kubheka has been performing for a very long time, starting in 1957.

Early Life

Abigail Kubheka was born in Orlando East, South Africa. This was on December 7, 1939. She went to a special boarding school called Kilnerton. From a very young age, Abigail loved to sing.

A Star's Journey

Abigail Kubheka began her singing career with very famous musicians. These included Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela. She has also performed with many other great artists, like Thandi Klaasen.

Awards and Recognition

Abigail Kubheka has received many important awards. In 2014, she got a Lifetime Achievement Award. This was from the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS). Two years later, in 2016, she received another Lifetime Achievement Award. This one was at the Wawela Music Awards (WMA) in Johannesburg. In the early 2000s, she also won a Lifetime Achievement Award. This award was for being a top musician and jazz artist.

Acting Roles

Besides singing, Abigail Kubheka has also acted in several films. Some of her movies include An African American (2016) and The Jakes Are Missing (2015). She also appeared in The Long Run (2001). In that film, she sang alongside Busi Mhlongo.

She has also appeared in many television shows. She played Zondiwe Mogale in Generations. She was also in Holby City and Wild at Heart. In 2020, she played Mazet in the Netflix series Queen Sono.

Accolades

Abigail Kubheka has been honored for her amazing work. She won a Wamela award for her lifetime achievements. She was also nominated at the Durban Film Festival. This nomination was for her acting.

• Wamela Music Awards (Won - Lifetime Achievement Award 2001)
• Durban Film Festival (Nominated - Actress In Supporting Role 2014)
• South African Film and Television Award (Won - Best Actress, The Long Run 2015)
• SAM Awards (Singer of the Year - Nominated 2017)