Thembi Seete Used to Be Ashamed of Her Weight- 10 Other Facts About Her

Thembi Seete used to sing in a group called Boom Shaka before she started making music as a solo artist. Seete is also a presenter and a talented actor. She has been described as a great inspiration to so many people especially now that she is in the entertainment industry fully.

The multitalented artist gained some fame as a musician even before she started acting. Since she started, she has been featured in quite a number of television series and films as well. The beautiful Thembi Seete is a hardworking mother who is very stylish and a bit private about her personal life.

Thembi Seete Used to be Ashamed of Her Weight

The talented artist opened up about her insecurity while she was growing up. She shared on Instagram that she used to be obsessed with being skinny. So in other to achieve her desired looks, she began to experiment with crash diets and even starved herself. All this was because she was ashamed of her weight so she thought taking diet pills and starving would make her look like her petite best friend who fitted into anything she wears.

Even though her diet pills worked, the artist shared that she felt like she was dying. When she couldn’t continue her new diet routine, she eventually went back to her old eating habits and it worsened her situation even more. The actress revealed that she gained more weight than she was before. She later decided to change her lifestyle and chose to live healthier by eating healthy.

Here Are 10 Other Facts about Thembi Seeti

1. Thembi Seete was Born in Gauteng Province

Thembi Seete was raised in Gauteng Soweto, South Africa on 25 March 1977. She grew up with her mother, Rebecca after her father passed. She also stayed with her aunt and uncle in Sebokeng in the Vaal. Seete loved her father so much that she still remembers him by paying tribute to him.

2. She Broke-up with her Boyfriend of Almost 10 Years

The actress was initially engaged to Bobo “Bo” Seritsane, a singer and former vocalist. Bobo Bo Sritsane proposed to Seete in 2012. The love birds dated for close to a decade before they eventually split. Their separation came as a shock to their fans and well-wishers. They made it known to the public after a year and few months.

3. Thembi Seete has a Son

Thembi Seete revealed she has always wanted to mother a child. She was lucky to have hers in April 2018. The actress announced this in a post and later on, she shared a sweet and nice post about her son Dakolo but the paternity of the child has not been revealed.

4. The Actress Owns a Make-up Range and also a Beauty Bar

Thembi Seete is not just an icon in the entertainment industry, but also in the beauty world. She is a proud owner of a make-up range and also a co-founder of Azuri Beauty Bar. The other owners are Mbali Nkosi and Sharon Khuzwayo.

5. Seete’s Acting Career

Thembi Seete began her acting career after the group she was split. In 2000, she was given a minor role in Hijack stories. She later got another role in a hard-hitting drama series Yizo Yizo which was aired on SABC1. Seete continued to grow in her career as she became more popular after she was given the chance to sing for the soundtrack for Yizo Yizo 2. From 2000 to 2004 she got a role in another drama series at SABC1. In the series, Gaz’lam, she played the role of Lerato.

Thembi Seete continued to get more big opportunities to showcase her acting skills and talent. As a presenter, she started in 2006 in a dance show on SABC1. She hosted the show through the first ten seasons until 2012. She had another chance of being among the choirmasters that would coach the choirs that were from Free State in a reality competition on Mzansi magic. She also hosted a game show on Mzansi magic and she did it incredibly well.

The highlight of her career came on 17^th November 2013. Seete was called to be the  presenter for the 6^th annual Crown Gospel Music Awards on SABC2. She became a household name after the show.

She got a gig in 2015 on the soap opera Bongi and in 2020 she appeared on the Mzansi magic Telenova Gomora and she plays the role of Gladys.

6. Thembi Seete’s Music career

The actress was first known as a member of the Kwaito supergroup that was famous between 1994 and 2000. She began to establish her music career in a group before going solo.

Seete released her debut solo album ‘Lollipop’ in 2001 and it was well-received. Her second album was Smatsatsa which featured Kwaito sensation, Skwatta Kamp.

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7. Her Other Ventures

Thembi Seete has been described severally as a go-getter and a risk-taker. The actress has used all opportunity and chance she has to achieve the body she has always dreamt of. Seete began her journey in fitness several years ago and now has a page on Instagram where she inspires and shares tips about keeping fit.

Thembi Seete also puts her energy and heart towards helping and empowering women. she is the co-founder of women with purpose Africa, an organization aimed at empowering African women.

8. She Celebrated Her 44^th Birthday in a Glamorous Style

The actress and singer celebrated her 44th birthday on 25 March 2021 in a spectacular and fabulous way. She planned a getaway at the Ludus Magnus Hotel Resort in Cape Town. Despite being a private person, Seete shared how she spent her birthday on her Instagram page.

Her day began with a ride on a helicopter to her planned destination where she had lunch. Similarly, a few years back when the actress clocked 40, she gifted herself with a new range rover worth around R700,000 at that time. So one thing is certain, the musical artist sure likes to be spoiled.

9. She is Rumored to be Dating a Business Mogul.

After the actress broke up with her fiance, she revealed it took her a year and some months to start dating again. there have been speculations that Thembi Seete is dating a business mogul, Collen Mashawana. the latter is the owner of Afribiz invest. the two were spotted at an event together.

however, the actress is very private when it comes to issues concerning her love life, but there are reports that she might be engaged to the businessman already and they are both staying together. Collen Mashawana was previously married to actress Lerato Zah Moloi.

10. Thembi Seete’s Net Worth

Thembi Seete has had a great and successful career. She has been excelling not just in her career but also in her other businesses as well. It is obvious that she has acquired some assets since her income is on the increase but then her estimated net worth is still under review.

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