Dumisani Dlamini: The Father of Doja Cat and working out his new job in Mkhonto

Dumisani Dlamini is a South African actor, film producer, and composer. He was born on October 23, 1963. Later, he moved to and stays in the United States. He is well-known for the movie Stander, Drum, Homecoming, Isibaya, and Sarafina that he works on.

On the other hand, his daughter is Doja Cat, who sings, raps, makes records, and writes songs. Doja stays in Los Angeles, where she signed a record deal with RCA in 2011.

Soon, she became well-known after putting out the song “Mooo!” in 2018. Her song also got a lot of attention on YouTube. Amala, her first solo record, came out in 2018. Her song “Juicy” made it to the top of the Billboard lists.

Hot Pink, Ms. Cat’s second music record, came out in November 2019. Nicki Minaj, Pharrell, Jamiroquai, and Erykah Badu were some of the musicians who influenced her.

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Beginning Life, Parents, and Unexpected Facts

Dumisani Dlamini was born in South Africa on October 23, 1963, to a family with a history of art. His mum also took him to the plays and shows.

Dumisani went to high school and learned. Later, he moved to the US city of Los Angeles to study. He got offers to act from the South African Film Industry as well.

 Dumisani Dlamini’s Children, Spouse, and Past Affair

Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer, a painter who is both Jewish and American, is his wife. Early in 1990, they got married. Dumisani Dlamini was happy and proud of his daughter Amala Zandile Dlamini “Doja Cat” (born October 21, 1995). He also has a son, whose name is unknown.

Personal Life Relationship

Some things you might not know about Dumisani Dlamini

• He was up for the Gold Horn Award because he gave the best show act.
• He also took some photos of his child and put them on Instagram.
• He had a net worth of about $1.5 million. His fees for events, films, and TV shows ranged from $500K to $650K.
• While he was away, his dad killed his mother.
• Before he got into movies, he stole from stores.
• He got active with the NGO and other social events.
• He started a gym at home so he could stay in shape.
• On the other hand, he has been in the United States for 17 years.
• Because of her brother, Doja is inspired to rap.
• They both made rap songs.
• She liked the Indian and Japanese ways of life.
• She also wrote a song for the action movie “Birds of Prey” (2020), which came out in 2020.

FAQ’s

 Q. Dumisani Dlamini works for a long time and done well at it. What made you decide to play this part?

I was really interested from the start. I liked how the story was tied to Zulu history because it was so deep and sacred.

Q. What do you want people to take away from this movie the most?

I want people to remember that “indlovu iyabulawa intuthwane” means “an elephant can be killed by an ant.”

This movie brings us back to our roots. It tells us how we used to live and who we are, just in case we forgot. People must pay close attention to this movie to see how deep our culture goes.

Q. It’s not the first time Dumisani Dlamini have been the bad guy. Do you like to be the bad guy?

Look, I know I’m a good guy. Anyone and my family can tell you that.

But I don’t think I can be honest while playing a priest. I can go to a church, pretend to be a priest, and steal money. I can play a part where I’m a nice person, but what I do best is play a bad guy. This is where I think I do the best job.

Q. What was it like working with young star Bahle Hadebe?

Damn! What a strong young man he is. I hope that boy doesn’t get too excited about being famous. Most artists his age dream of becoming famous, and they are done in a short amount of time. I sat down with him on set and told him how great he is and talked to him about how to stay steady in this business. I remember telling him that he wouldn’t be able to master a take until he died, because if you keep trying to be the best actor you can be, you get stronger.

Q. The traditional doctor in the town is played by Linda Sebezo, who has won three SAFTAs. How did it feel to work with her?

When two bulls get together, the grass gets hurt. There’s fire between us when she looks at me and I look at her. Then you know it’s not acting but something spiritual. There’s magic that happens when you work with skilled players. We’re not trying to beat each other; sometimes lightning strikes.

Q. How, after 30 years in the business, do you keep making each figure different?

When I got this part, I had just finished another show in which I also played a king. When I got the call for this part, I wondered how I could make it different from the king I had just played.

He prays and thought about things.  told myself on the first day of shooting, “Let’s give Chief Siviko a chance.” I try to get out of the way so that the character can take over. I don’t act; I’m just myself when I’m in a part. So many spiritual things happen when I’m on stage that I’m always surprised by where I end up in these parts.
Do you still look at and criticise your efforts now that you’ve reached this point in your career? Can you even watch yourself do something?

Some artists look at replays while they are filming, but I don’t. He wait until we’re done, then I watch it on TV when it comes on. I shut off my phone, sit in a room, and watch myself. My wife and kids know that when a show is on TV, I don’t want any noise. I close the doors, sit alone, and watch myself. He can’t believe how much he can do on TV. He get so deeply attached to the things he does that he always surprise myself.

Q. Back in 1992, you were in Sarafina! What do you think about the industry right now?

We were in a protest time back then, so Sarafina! was more of a protest movie. In the stories of the past, people tried to get rid of racism and make life better for everyone. But I think we’ve done too much marketing for our shows and should just stick to good ideas. Like this movie, Mkhonto, which has a great plot. We’re all right.

Q. What was the best part you ever got to play?

I think Celemba will get it in eHostela. In most of the roles I’ve had, I started out as a supporting player and then became the main character. The way I play my part in eHostela ends up being a key part of the story.

When I got a part in eHostela, I was able to take my playing to a new level. It got to the point where I got my first mention for a SAFTA. “Thank God I’m not going to die without being nominated for an award,” I said. Even though I didn’t win the award, I still hope to win it one day. I don’t want anyone to honour me after I’m dead.

Q. After 30 years of a great job, what do you still want to do?

I’d love it if a director gave me a main part that went all the way to the end of the story. Because most of the time I get a part, and when people are still enjoying it, the story or how busy I am dictates when it ends. If I could get a part that I could play until the end, I think prime time TV would never be the same again.

Q. Last question! How does it feel to be the father of a worldwide star like Doja Cat?

I’m so happy for her and what she’s done. It’s in the blood, so I’m not shocked. In fact, all of my kids have a lot of skills. I think everyone in South Africa should be happy that we have such a great ability.

Mkhonto is the first feature picture by Pheelo “PJ” Makosholo (The Estate, Keeping Score), which was made by M’Darkie Revolution Productions (Induku, Isifiso). Andy Mnguni (Sindi in The Republic) and Andile Mbatha (Bra Carter in House of Zwide) will be playing Celani’s parents, and Bheki Vilakazi (Yizo Yizo) will be advising Chief Siviko as a royal assistant.