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Kealeboga Masango

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Kealeboga Masango
Born
Kealeboga Masango

(2003-10-21) October 21, 2003 (age 22)
Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
EducationUniversity of South Africa
Occupations
  • Actress
  • influencer
  • singer-songwriter
Years active2019–present
Notable work
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Label6L Records

Kealeboga Masango (born 21 October 2003) is a South African actress, singer-songwriter and social media influencer. She is best known for notable roles playing the lead role in Youngins (2024–2025) as Buhle Kunene, Genesis (2025–2026) as Nobuhle Thabethe and The Four of Us (2026–present) as Balungile Dlomo.

Career

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Kealeboga made her professional acting debut at the age of 16 where she played supporting role of Zinhle Ngobese on the e.tv soap opera Rhythm City.[1][2] She joined show in 2019 and continued in that role until the series ended in 2021.[3] This was her first major television role and gained her widespread recognition.[4] In August 2022, she played the starring role of Ntsiki in Ayeye: Stripped season 2, and played the recurring role of Mimi in The River season 6 in late 2023.[5] In 2024, she played the lead role of Buhle Kunene in a popular Showmax telenovela Youngins season 1 to 3, which ended in late 2025 and starred in a film Campus Kings as Bonolo.[6][7] She starred as Noks BET Africa boxing/sports drama Pound 4 Pound.[8][9] In 2025, she landed a starring role in the Mzansi Magic gospel telenovela Genesis as Nobuhle Thabethe.[10][11] In November 2025, she was announced as a brand ambassador and the face of Love and Darkly for 2026 with Sphokuhle N.[12]

In March 2026, Masango announced a debut project A Love That Made Me Hate U studio ep and released debut single "Never Show Me Off" on 13 March.[13][14] The same month, she was announced that she will be playing an international role in a supernatural thriller Remember Me.[15][16] In June 2026, she begged her second e.tv credit where she play the main role of Balungile Dlomo in the The Four of Us telenovela.[17][18]

Discography

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Kealeboga discography
EPs1
Singles1

Extended plays

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Title Details
A Love That Made Me Hate U

Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Album
"Never Show Me Off"[19] 2026 A Love That Made Me Hate U
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart in that territory.

Filmography

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Film

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Key
† Denotes productions that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2023 Indoda Must Musa Maseko Lead role
2024 Campus Kings Bonolo Main role
2026 Remember Me † TBA Pre-production

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2019–2021 Rhythm City Zinhle Ngobese Supporting role
2022 Ayeye: Stripped Ntsiki Starring role, season 2
2023 The River Mimi Recurring role, season 6
Stout School Mo Main role
2024–2025 Youngins Buhle Kunene Lead role, season 1–3
2024 Pound 4 Pound Noks Main role, season 1
2025–2026 Genesis Nobuhle Thabethe Main role, season 1
2026–present The Four of Us Balungile Dlomo Starring role, season 1

References

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  1. ↑ Tjiya, Emmanuel (2024-06-19). "Good girl gone bad: Kealeboga Masango". Sowetan. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  2. ↑ "'Rhythm City's' Kealeboga Masango reveals her relationship status". TimesLIVE. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  3. ↑ Lippke, Kelly (2021-07-21). "Former 'Rhythm City' Actress Kealeboga Masango Enthuses over Her New Boyfriend". Briefly. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  4. ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2024-02-09). "It's Raining New Roles for Former Rhythm City actress Kea Masango". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  5. ↑ Komana, Itumeleng (2025-09-22). "Kealeboga Masango on Youngins S3 - 'We really get to see more sides to Buhle'". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  6. ↑ Ramalepe, Phumi (2025-11-12). "'Out of my comfort zone': Kealeboga Masango on playing a rebellious teen on Youngins S3". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  7. ↑ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2025-06-20). "Final chapter of Youngins!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  8. ↑ Nteyi, Zama (2024-10-09). "TV series 'Pound 4 Pound' actors cry foul over nonpayment". Sunday World. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  9. ↑ Magagula, Nompumelelo (2024-11-03). "Crew members of Bakwena Production's Pound 4 Pound face financial hardships due to non-payment". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  10. ↑ Tladi, Ofentse (2025-05-14). "Rising star | Kealeboga Masango on Genesis role, working with seasoned actors and more". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  11. ↑ Magagula, Nompumelelo (2025-06-05). "Genesis cast members let the media and fans into their set world". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  12. ↑ Hlalane, Reabetswe (2025-11-11). "Kealeboga Masango Becomes the New Face of Dark & Lovely 2026". OkMzansi. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  13. ↑ Hlalane, Reabetswe (2026-03-09). "Kealeboga Masango Announces Exciting New Music Journey". OkMzansi. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  14. ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2026-03-09). "Talented Actress Kealeboga Masango Ventures Into Music". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  15. ↑ T, Amber (2026-03-24). "Christopher Pike's Remember Me Adaptation In The Works At Tubi". Retrieved 2026-07-26.
  16. ↑ Earl, William (2026-03-24). "Christopher Pike's YA Supernatural Thriller 'Remember Me' to Become Tubi Movie; Charlie Gillespie and Brec Bassinger to Star (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
  17. ↑ Komana, Itumeleng (2026-07-06). "Actor Kealeboga Masango talks joining The Four of Us and teases international films". News24. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
  18. ↑ Komana, Itumeleng (2026-07-02). "Behind the scenes of The Four of Us with Tshedza Pictures' Phathu Makwarela". News24. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
  19. ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2026-03-09). "Talented Actress Kealeboga Masango Ventures Into Music". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
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