Desmond Dube is a seasoned professional entertainer whose appearance on screen and stage has often moved viewers to joy and laughter. His great sense of humor has earned him a noble place in the parlance of comedy, mimes, movies, music, and other interesting theatrical content.
Some of his outstanding works include Hotel Rwanda, Tarzan, and Suburban Bliss. In 2011, he was nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor. Among other achievements, he also won the Avanti Award for Best Comedy Actor in Joburg Blues.
When was Desmond Dube Born?
Dube was born on the 25th of January 1969 in South Africa. He is erroneously referred to as the son of Lillian Dube owing to their professional proximity and similitude in the name Dube. Though Desmond admits to being very close to Lillian and even regards her as a mother, she is not actually his biological mother as many people believe.
Desmond has not revealed much about his immediate family, early childhood, or education. But according to information from one of his social media handles, he attended Unisa University, South Africa.
He is a very humble man who would not even love to be called a celebrity. He often advises young people to not go for fame but focus on the business of entertainment. According to him, fame will always follow. He has continually served as an inspiration to many young artists in South Africa and even beyond.
Dube Started Comedy at Age 12
The 56 year old Dube started comedy at the young age of 12. According to him, he did not choose his career but his career chose him. He said they did not even have drama as a subject in school back then but he had a teacher who was deliberate in putting them through and that was how his talent and passion were developed.
He is Married to Tlotliso Matsel
The comedian is not a single man. He is happily married to Tlotliso Matsel; a woman he met at wits in 1997. The duo dated for 5 years and tied the knots in 2002.
Their wedding was a colorful event that was witnessed by close family and friends at the Makiti Resort. Desmond and his wife are blessed with 2 beautiful daughters whose names are not yet revealed.
What is Desmond Dube’s Net Worth?
There have been lots of speculations about the South African entertainer’s net worth in the media. The fact remains that he has not issued any official statement about how much he really has. However, most analysts have projected his net worth to be between $ 1 million to 5 million. His income comes from his promising lucrative career in the entertainment industry. Some of his works include;
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More Interesting Facts About Desmund Dube
1. Growing Up for Him was Very Rough
Dube was not born with a silver spoon. He has said that just like many South African Children, his childhood days were very rough and tough – filled with a lack of money and the basic necessities of life. He however has worked hard to ensure his family is not caught up in the same web he was when he was a child.
Similarly, while still a teenager, he encountered some difficulties in the pursuit of greener pastures. In a quest to chase his dreams, Dube left Kimberly at the age of 17 found himself living on the streets of Jozi. Desmond said his dream of being an artist kept him alive. According to him, the streets were dark but he dreamt in colors.
2. Desmond Was Nearly Arrested by the Police After a Radio Show
After Dube concluded a radio show called scenic drive on Jacaranda FM where he played the role of a corrupt police officer, the authorities thought it was real and decided to respond swiftly to take punitive actions against the purported corrupt officer. They later got to discover that it was just a funny stunt Desmond was playing on air which was made so real.
3. Is He Actually Having an Affair with Ayanda Ncwane?
Dube has been previously accused of having an affair with Ayanda Ncwane; the widow of late Sifiso Ncwane and his colleague in the entertainment industry. By the nature of their work, they have had reasons to actually be together.
They have however stressed the fact that they have maintained a healthy and professional relationship with each other and there is nothing romantic between them. One of Dube and Ayanda’s notable work together is on the TV ads for insurance company Clientele.
Dube is the brand ambassador for the company and as such has been on most of their ads. In fact, he has often been mistaken for the owner of the Insurance company. People thought he actually owned Clientele.
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4. Dube is Also Known For Street Theatre
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Desmond has tried to widen his scope and explore other aspects of theatrical performances that may not be so common in Africa. He is engaged in street theatre; a performance that is done in the open air or outside a secluded location. In street theatre, there is no specific audience. Performances are done free of charge to unspecified audiences. People that feel so entertained may drop coins or some money in any vessel that will be provided by the performers.
5. Did You Know That Dube is Multilingual?
The South African-born who has been active in the entertainment industry since 1994 has a lot of sides to him. Not only is he a talented actor that can fit into the different aspects of acting, but he is also recognized as a singer. This is however not all that there is to this legendary comedian though.
Desmond Dube is also multilingual. He is fluent primarily in English, Sesotho, Tswana, and Zulu. However, he is good at a ‘secondary’ language which is Afrikaans.
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