Craig Ayanda Nobela grabbed the opportunity to play Nkosiyabo on The Queen with both hands.
Craig Nobela (born 4 May 2001) is a South African actor. He is best known for playing Nkosiyabo Khoza on the Mzansi Magic telenovela The Queen.
Playing Nkosiyabo is his first major role in a drama series. He wanted to pursue a career in finance but changed his mind after an opportunity arose in the arts. He plays the troublesome son of Brutus Khoza.
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| Full Name: | Craig Ayanda Nobela |
| Born: | 4 May 2001 (age 22 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Isiphingo, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Education: | Performing arts |
| Occupation: | Actor, dancer, singer, voice over artist |
| Known for: | Playing Nkosiyabo Khoza on The Queen |
| Net Worth: | R200 000 |
Early Life
Craig Nobela was born on 4 May 2001 in Isiphingo in KwaZulu-Natal. He had always wanted to pursue a career as a chartered accountant. But acting brought enticed him with an irresistible opportunity.
Education
Craig Nobela took on a training course in performing arts for a period of eight months in 2019. While busy with his studies, he had to stop due to reasons best known to him.
Career
Acting presented him with an opportunity he couldn’t say no to. He landed his debut role in the South African telenovela The Queen. Playing Nkosiyab, the troublesome son of Brutus Khoza, brought him to the limelight.
Nobela brings the character of Nkosiyabo to life as he exhibits a flawless portrayal. Playing the troublesome character that gets away with anything has revealed his talents.
In reality, Craig is not like the character but learned who his character is and does his best to portray him.
“I am nothing like my character, but I have learned about the type of person Nkosi is and have done my best to portray him.”
Personal Life
Craig Nobela’s focus is on his career for now. For the young actor, relationships can come later as he hasn’t flaunted a partner. Though, the charming young man has many admirers.
Social Profile
The young man is not only celebrated on television but on social media too. He has grown a decent community of people who support him and celebrate his achievements with him.
On Instagram, he shares pictures and selfies of himself. He leaves followers a quote of encouragement. He is a hit on TikTok, where he posts dance videos and other engaging content.
Profiles
Net Worth
Craig Nobela is making it in the entertainment scene. He has an estimated net worth of R200 000 as of August 2023.