Letoya Makhene Biography: Age, Lesbian Lover, Husband, Children, Net worth, Traditional Healing
Letoya Makhene is a South African actress popular for her role as Tshidi on Generations The Legacy. Before downing her acting tools to pursue music, she promises Generations The Legacy viewers a comeback in the future. Well the actress has kept her word and is back to grace the small screen. Her life is one adventurous tale. Letoya Makhene Biography bares all on the actress’ age , lesbian lover, children, net worth and all the nitty-gritty.
Letoya Makhene Biography
Profile Summary
Current age as of 2020: 36 years
Date of birth: September 7, 1984
Place of birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
Occupation: Actress, singer, and TV personality
Children: 4
The beginning
Letoya Makhene’s prominence is attributed to her improbable flair. She starts making appearances in the South African music industry at a tender age of seven. This sees her singing alongside the iconic Brenda Fassie as her backup singer as a youngster. We can safely say Letoya’s music career was nurtured by the late veteran singer.
Letoya Makhene Music career
Brenda Fassie’s mentorship moulds Letoya into rocking singer. The latter has managed to work with DJ Cleo in the song “The one”. She has also worked with DJ Qness in the song “I Get Weak.” In 2016, she releases her debut single, “Qinisela” which inspires her to launch an album she is currently working on.
Apart from the DJs and Brenda Fassie who else does she work with?
Letoya alongside her sisters form the popular “Kool Girlz” in 1998 at the age of 14. Thabo Mbeki, through their music and their HIV/AIDS Awareness work asks them to join the South African government and the world in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
They drop their second album, “The Party Goes On”, two years later. It has a somewhat more mature feel to it, but still alluring to the youth. Their songs Nomathemba and Never Leave You, rub off on masses. After the sudden death of their mother, the girls pretty much put a stop to live performances and recordings. They use the time to grieve and heal.
Later on, Letoya starts recording tracks with other artists She features on albums such as ‘Time’ by Hugh Masekela. She also features in the hit song, ‘Laku Shon’ Ilanga’, which she records with The Brand New Second Hands band. Letoya then goes on to feature on Blondie Makhene’s album, ‘Sthunywa Sam’.
What is Letoya Makhene role on Generations?
The actress gets her fame in the acting industry from her infamous and notorious character on the soapie. Letoya plays Tshidi Pakhade, Kumkan Phakade’s gangster wife. Although she resigns in 2018, attributing her egress to spiritual issues, Letoya is back again to grace our screens.
Letoya Makhene’s sophisticated award.
2019 couldn’t be more fruitful for the actress. Subsequent to welcoming a new baby, Letoya gets honoured at the Emperors Palace. She walks away with an award at the Influential Woman of 2019 awards.
The actress and singer takes to Instagram to share her big win with her fans. “Thank you South Africa,” she captions her post.
How many children does Letoya Makhene have?
Although things turn sour and Letoya Makhene calls it quits after nine years of marriage with husband Privilege Mangezi their marriage results in three beautiful kids. The actress welcomes her fourth bundle of joy with her now ex-boyfriend Tshepo Leeuw in 2019. The duo’s relationship is kept under wraps until they reveal it in a post announcing their baby’s arrival.
Is Letoya Makhene a traditional healer?
Apart from healing masses with her celestial voice, the actress embarks on a journey to become a traditional healer. She leaves the small screen in 2013 and out of her grit, she enrolls at a healing institute which she ditches later for acting.
Filmography
| 2003 | Idols SA | Presenter |
| Isidingo | Ayanda | |
| 2014-2019;2020-present | Generations The Legacy | Matshidiso “Tshidi” Mogale-Phakade |
Who is Letoya Makhene’s Lesbian Lover?
After after one failed marriage and one failed relationship, the actress gives up on men. Although she has four beautiful children, the decorated actress resets her sexual preferences. Masses troll her new relationship with Lebo Keswa but the actress isn’t bothered and refers to her new love as an answered prayer.
“Now I lay in the arms of a woman who honors my being, a woman who sees and appreciates me BECAUSE I AM A WOMAN. Someone I will never have to pretend to be less than because of my power makes her feel insecure. Thank you daddy, for the blessing you gave us.” At least her dad is supporting her on this one.
What is Letoya Makhene Net Worth?
The decorated actress has no doubt amassed a vast amount of wealth. All this attributed to her professional singing and acting career. Her assets amount to $100 000 and she keeps soaring.
Letoya Makhene Biography: Age, Lesbian Lover, Husband, Children, Net worth, Traditional Healing