Nelisiwe Sibiya

Nelisiwe Faith Sibiya (born 13 September 1992) also known as Mbali Mthethwa from Durban Gen.She is a South African actress and singer. She is best known for the role in the television series Durban Gen.She released an African cultured music called "Mama ka Bafana" in 2016. Quotes I do not care if you have all the money in the world,but if you do not have respect, wow, I feel sorry for you If there is one thing I pray about every day it’s always being humble and always respectful. I pray no amount of money or fame will change that I chose a long time ago that I will not post anything that will make others feel less than who they are, because social media plays a huge role in people's lives Nelisiwe Sibiya hits back at those who have no respect for others,25 September 2021,by Deepika Naidoo I'd have to go and sleep in the bathroom before I'd start working. That happened for six months and no-one knew. There was another woman who used to work in the bathrooms who eventually started leaving a blanket for me It was a secret, in fact I only told my family after I stopped sleeping in the bathrooms because ... when I started getting sick I realised it was because I was sleeping in the bathroom When we were staying in Joburg. We were staying with my aunt and things were not nice there. There was a lot of abuse that I never even spoke about ... they ended up throwing us out of the house and we went to stay in a shack I realised that there are young people who want me to mentor them and I don't know where to start but ... Me sharing these stories bit by bit, it's a way of me healing, it's a process. I look at my life now at the age of 29 and I think of the 20 years of my life. When I'm finally healed, people will hear everything ... people will hear everything that has happened in my life Nelisiwe Sibiya talks about hardships she experienced before stardom,15 July 2021,By Joy Mphande I know it's hard because how do you even begin ... but find that one person and tell them what you are going through and show them your scars The issue is we don't trust each other, especially as women. But the trick is, the first thing that really helps us get out of abusive situations and stay out, is to talk about it You have to be determined to get out but that's also hard, because the abuse kills your willpower and sometimes you don't want to fight any more. It took me forever to get to a place where I could trust a man enough to date him because of everything I went through You need to speak — the more I spoke about it the more things became clearer for me. The more I spoke the more I became honest with myself. That's how I began to heal. Not talking about it is one of the foremost reasons why women are depressed Nelisiwe opens up about childhood trauma: My dad was shot in front of me when I was 8/9,23 November 2020,By Masego Seemela I've been abused. I was still very young and my younger sister and I were abused. It was more of physical abuse and I know with my sister, it was more than that, because she had to do certain things in order for us not be kicked out of the house were staying in I remember it so clearly. I know the pain, trust me, I really know that pain and I have been able to survive to be the strong person that I am today. I used music as an escape and, at some point, worked up enough courage to speak about it so I could start healing. I want to help others who, like me, have endured abuse because they are poor or are dependent on their abusers I am passionate about storytelling, I am a black woman and I know the hardships we face. I am excited about the people involved in this project. Some survivors of these atrocities, some having encountered abuse in their families, some in relationships - we all know of someone that has been abused and this is why we need to stand up and do something Nelisiwe Sibiya on being abused: I remember it so clearly, I know the pain;Nelisiwe Sibiya talks 16 Days of Activism campaign & the memories it triggers about her abusive past,14 November 2018,By Chrizelda Kekana “Words cannot express.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “To get a job is something I’m grateful for.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “I’m grateful to my ancestors that everything seems to be aligning the way it’s supposed to.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “First-born daughters carry a lot.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “They become deputy parents because they have to take care of their families.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “I was star-struck.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “Working with them kind of gives me hope.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “I don’t want to mess this up.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “Lord, you’re the one who put me here. You have to sustain me.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “Both of them play a huge role in my life.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “I love being a musician, but I’m taking a break from music.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “I’m putting my energy into acting.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “I’m going back to the studio soon.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “I’m a professional actress.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “I’m a musical theatre graduate from TUT.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “What I’m doing is what I studied and what I’m passionate about.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “It’s important to show versatility and how far you can go as a person.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) “I’m also grateful because I’m not typecast.” How singer Nelisiwe Sibiya reinvented herself as a Safta-winning actor sowetan.co.za (August 17, 2026) External links Category:1992 births Category:Actresses from South Africa Category:Singer-songwriters from South Africa