Ama Qamata

Amamkele Lithemba Qamata (born September 2, 1998) is known as a South African actress. She is best known for her roles as Buhle Ndaba in the Mzansi Magic series Gomora and Puleng Khumalo in the hit Netflix series Blood & Water. Quotes I’m also just someone who can push myself. I really work well under pressure, and love what I do. So I don’t mind going the extra mile. It’s easier to align yourself in your life and career when you know what you want, so you’re not overwhelmed. I feel like often the perception about people in public life or celebrities is that, it’s glamorous and all of that, but it’s actually a lot of hard work, a lot of criticism and self-doubt. I feel a lot of times in the pursuit of trying to tell African stories, we want to glamorise the real pain and trauma we go through as a continent, and I think that this story was so powerful — it’s about these girls in Goma who faced horrific challenges in their life, and they’re quite young. They use boxing as a method to take out that frustration and find strength. Hot Lunch with Ama Qamata Between global success and personal evolution, Ama Qamata is writing her next act on her own terms. Wanted Online (3 November 2025) I believe in being authentic, and I spend a lot of time with myself, which helps me live from a truthful place. It’s purpose-driven, and I believe in that. I won’t do anything for money, fame or popularity. It has to sit well with me and my spirit, so when I had the initial conversation with the brand, our energy matched instantly. Our May cover star Ama Qamata opens up about her life, career, wellness practices, and the importance of authenticity Glamour (22 April 2022) External links Category:Living people Category:1998 births Category:Actresses from South Africa