Moneoa Moshesh
Moneoa | |
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| Born | Moneoa Moshesh 6 November 1989 Mthatha, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | Moneoa |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Television | Full list |
| Mother | Treaty Ntsoaki Moshesh |
| Relatives | Nthati Moshesh (Auntie)[1] |
| Musical career | |
| Also known as | The Rose[2] |
| Origin | Berea, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Genres | |
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| Website | instagram |
Moneoa Moshesh-Sowazi (born November 6, 1989), is a South African singer-songwriter mononymously known as Moneoa.[3] She came to prominence after the release of her singles, "Is'Bhanxa" and "Pretty Disaster", the latter remixed by Da Capo.[1]
She has starred in a Johannesburg ghetto film circulating (if not projecting) around the 1958 Sophia Town violence against the law enforcement titled Back of the Moon where she portrays Eve Msomi alongside the award-winning S'Dumo Mtshali.[4][5][6]
Discography
List of studio albums
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | #Karektas (season 1) | Herself | Celebrity Guest | [9] |
| 10 over 10 (season 2) | Commentator | |||
| Clash of the Choirs South Africa (season 2) | Choirmaster | |||
| Isibaya (season 3) | Actress | |||
| Rhythm City (season 1) | Jesse | Supporting character | ||
| The Bantu Hour (season 1) | Herself | Musical Guest | ||
| The Remix SA (season 1) | Guest Judge | |||
| The Road (season 1) | Ntsiki / Dodo | Actress | ||
| SAMAs | Herself | Performer | ||
| Zaziwa (season 4) | Guest | |||
| 2013 | Zabalza (season 2) | Celebrity |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Back of the Moon | Eve Msomi | Main Character | [4][10][5][11][6] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | World Music Awards | World's Best Song | More Than You | Nominated | |
| World's Best Video | Nominated | ||||
| World's Best Act | Herself | Nominated | |||
| World Music Award for World’s Best Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| World's Best Female Artist | Nominated |
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SAMAs | Female Artist of the Year | Ndim Lo | Nominated | |
| Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c Njoki, Eunice (30 November 2020). "Moneoa Moshesh bio: age, family, songs, acting, nominations, awards, profile". Briefly.co.za. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "The 411 | Here's how Moneoa got the nickname 'The Rose'". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ "Moneoa Moshesh". Afternoon Express. 9 August 2017. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Back of the Moon on Showmax". Showmax. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ a b Zietsman, Gabi (30 August 2019). "Back of the Moon". News24. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ a b Birjalal, Alyssia (13 September 2019). "'Back of the Moon' has Sophiatown rising in winning style". IOL. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Moneoa Coming from Going to". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 24 August 2012. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ Mnganga, Tholakele (19 October 2018). "Moneoa on hitting rock bottom: 'I was overwhelmed by the spotlight'". Channel24. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Moneoa Moshesh-Sowazi, Television Roles". www.tvsa.co.za. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Back of the Moon release dates". thebomb.co.za. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Back of the Moon film details". www.moviesite.co.za. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.