Personal Life
Musa Mseleku was born on 22 June 1975 in Mzumbe, Kwa-Madlala. His mother Joyce Mseleku Nomathemba is deceased as well as his brother and his grandmother Phiwe Flo Dingile Mseleku.
Occupation:
Businessman, Reality TV Star
Nationality:
South Africa
Birth place:
Mzumbe, Kwa-Madlala
Net Worth:
$32.4 million or $2 million
Musa Mseleku’s Schooling
Musa C Mseleku went to Denver Zoar Mission School in Umzumbe and later joined Prince Ngamizizwe. He completed his secondary education at Sister Joan’s High School and then went to the University of KwaZulu Natal
Musa Mseleku’s Career
Since he came to the limelight, questions have been raised about Musa Mseleku’s wealth. This is normal as the man splurges on his polygamous family so what does Musa Mseleku do for a living? Let’s examine Musa Mseleku’s occupation.
Started As A Journalist
You’ve probably heard journalists themselves tell you that you can’t get rich in the profession. Perhaps that’s true because this is where Musa Mseleku started. He worked as a radio news anchor at Durban Youth Radio and later moved to SBC News. In the course of his, Mseleku brushed shoulders with many influential people who’d prove to be resourceful later on as we’ll reveal.
Unfortunately, his career in journalism came to an abrupt end after his mother fell ill. He was her caregiver until she died. Before that, Joyce Mseleku Nomathemba would bless his son on her deathbed and declared riches upon him.
Government Job
After his mother’s death, Mseleku was out again in search of work. He landed a job with the local government courtesy of the connections he’d established whilst working as a journalist.
Although details of his pay in media aren’t in the public domain, he made so much more in the new role that he got carried away and changed his lifestyle.
Mseleku blew him money away on unnecessary things and it took a friend’s advice for him to change his lifestyle.
Musa Mseleku’s businesses
He saved money which he used as capital to start what was now his first business, a shop. Unfortunately, it didn’t pan out well for him as the business collapsed.
Not one to quit, Mseleku set up his second business. This time, he went into the food business. He used the lessons from his first failure to make things work. He cooked his own food and sold it to taxi people.
He calculated every coin and was very careful about how he spent it. With consistency, Musa Mseleku ended up making his first million.
This opened the door for him to venture into other things.
Reality TV Show
We’ll furnish you with details of Musa Mseleku’s relationship but he has capitalised on his family arrangement to make money. You see, Musa Mseleku is a polygamous man and in the 21st century, such practices are deemed to be backward. Not for him.
In 2017, he opened the doors to his home to Mzansi with the reality TV show Uthando Nesthembu. The show aired on Maisha Magic and gained popularity due to the controversial nature of polygamous relationships.
His end game here is to dispel the myth that polygamous marriages don’t work. He gives his viewers a glimpse into how he treats his wives and children as well as how they all relate. Due to the show’s high ratings, Musa Mseleku cashes in big although it remains unknown how much money he makes per episode.
Home Tour
When we say that Musa Mseleku has opened his home to Mzansi, we don’t just mean it figuratively, it is literal. He welcomes all those who are interested to visit his home and get a front-row seat into what life is like for a polygamous family.
Are you excited to visit? Well, we all are but first, make sure you have some cash with you because this is business for Musa Mseleku.
Author
Musa Mseleku is the author of two books – Life and Polygamy and How I Made My First Million – And How You Can Also Do It.
Foundation
Musa Mseleku has expressed his desire to launch his foundation to help the community. He confirmed that he wasn’t interested in joining politics and instead, use his time and money to uplift other members of the community.
Musa Mseleku’s Relationships
This might be the most interesting part of Musa Mseleku’s biography. Why did he opt for a polygamous life? Well, Musa Mseleku explained that he desired a big family from his childhood days. He’d always talk about it with his late grandmother. Many years later, the businessman and reality television star made his dream a reality.
Musa Mseleku married his first wife MaCele Mseleku in 2002, his second wife MaYeni Mseleku in 2007, his third wife MaKhumalo Thobile Mseleku in 2009 and got a fifth wife in McNgwabe.
Despite having four wives already, Musa Mseleku seems to have an insatiable appetite for women. It later emerged that he married a fifth wife named Sindi Saule. Their marriage did not last for long as Sindi passed away in a road accident.
Let’s learn a little bit about Musa Mseleku’s wives.
Musa Mseleku’s Wives In Order
1. MaCele Busiswe Mseleku
She is wife number one and has borne Musa Mseleku three children – Lwandle who was born in 2003, Abongwe who was born in 2005 and Omwani who was born in 2012.
MaCele also acts as a stepmother to Musa Mseleku’s daughter whom he sired from a previous relationship. The pair crossed paths in 2002 and tied the knot the same year. MaCele who is also referred to as MaKhumalo is a businesswoman.
2. MaYeni NoKukhanya Mseleku
She is the second wife but was the first amongst all the wives to meet Musa Mseleku. She met him in 1997 but her parents disapproved of their relationship because of Musa Mseleku’s polygamous tendencies. As a result, Musa married MaCele and later rekindled his romance with MaYeni.
MaYeni and Musa wedded in 2007, first in a civil ceremony and two years later, the businessman threw his second bride a lavish white wedding at the Umtamvuna River Lodge. The two have three children – Mpumelelo who was born in 2002, Mnini who was born in 2014 and Obanzi who was born in 2017.
3. MaKhumalo Thobile Mseleku
Radio personality, public speaker and MC Thobile Mseleku is Musa’s third wife. She did a civil wedding in 2009 with the millionaire businessman despite resistance from his other two wives. Just like her other wives, she longs for her own white wedding and Musa has promised her that it will happen.
Thobile is the youngest wife and is yet to give Musa Mseleku a child. This seems to be a thorn in their relationship despite Musa insisting that he loves her even as they wait to have a child.
Furthermore, the businessman has stated his unwillingness to sire a child outside natural means. Musa Mseleku has since begun dating MaKhumalo’s sister, a move that has angered a section of his fans. MaKhumalo has also expressed her disappointment.
Consequently, this has led to speculation that he might opt for a fifth wife, a move that might damage his relations with his other wives.
4. MaNgwabe Mbali Mseleku
MaNgwabe is Musa Mseleku’s fourth and last wife. She works as a nurse and is dedicated to her career, much to the annoyance of Musa Mseleku who complains that she doesn’t have time for her family.
The two met when Musa was dating Makhumalo and got married in 2009. MaNgwabe has borne two children for his polygamous husband – Mawande who was born in 2012 and Zenande who was born in 2017.
Musa Mseleku’s wife who passed away
Musa Mseleku reportedly had a wife before he married his first wife MaCele. Her name was Sindi Saule. Unfortunately, she passed away in a fatal car crash.
Musa Mseleku’s New Wife
Believe it or not, Musa Mseleku is on the hunt for wife number 5. He even started a contest dubbed ‘In Pursuit of Number Five’. He explained that the idea of the contest was born out of women’s desire to be with him. They travelled across Africa in a bid to try and win his heart.
Unfortunately for him, his search for a new wife did not bore any fruit. He even admitted that the task was daunting and thus aborted his mission. However, he may resume his search in future.
How old is Musa Mseleku’s wives?
Musa Mseleku’s wife age
The first wife MaCele was born in 1977 which means she is 45, the second wife MaYeni is 40 having been born in 1984, the third wife Thobile is 33 and MaNgwabe is 39.
Musa Mseleko’s Family
Musa Mseleko is on a mission. His aim is to have 20 children – it’s not a typo, you read that right. Already, he has 10 of them from three of his four wives.
Musa Mseleku’s children’s names are Lwandle (born in 2003), Abongwe (born in 2005), Owani (born in 2012), Mpumelelo (born in 2002), Mnini (born in 2014), Obanzi (born in 2017), Mawande (born in 2012) and Zenande (born in 2017) and his two daughters.
Just like his father, Musa Mseleku’s son Mpumelelo is a polygamist. He is already a father and has another girlfriend who he plans to marry. Musa Mseleku is a proud father as he said that he’d like for his sons to follow in his footsteps.
Musa Mseleku’s Controversy
Musa Mseleku’s divorce
Although there’s been wide speculation that Musa Mseleku and his fourth wife MaNgwabe were headed for divorce, the pair rubbished the claims and stated that the reporters only aimed at producing click-bait stories. In fact, they said that they were happier than ever before and that separation has never been in the cards.
Namhla Mpondo Musa Mseleku 5th Wife
Musa might be in pursuit of a fifth wife but has denied allegations that Namhla Mpondo is the addition. After a picture of her posing with the Mseleku’s surfaced online, many concluded that she was Musa Mseleku’s 5th wife only for her to burst the bubble.
The picture came about after she bumped into the Mselekus and as is the norm these days, asked for a selfie only for her to trend widely on social media as Musa Mseleku’s 5th wife.
Musa Mseleku’s Houses and Cars
Musa Mseleku’s Car
He is a wealthy man and has demonstrated his financial might to everyone. He was on show once again when he forked out $69,900 to get each of his wives a Mercedez Benz C180. The man himself drives a Mercedez Benz ML SUV and reportedly has 15 cars in his garage.
Musa Mseleku’s House
Musa Msleku built four luxurious houses for his wives which are all in KwaZulu Natal
Musa Mseleku’s Net Worth
Musa Mseleku’s net worth in rands is estimated to be R32.4 million. This is how he affords the luxurious lifestyle he provides for his family. He makes this through his reality television show, home tours, and his published books.
Social Media
Musa Mseleku’s Instagram: @MusaMseleku
Musa Mseleku’s Twitter: @MselekuMusa
Musa Mseleku’s Facebook: Musa Mseleku
Q&A
Where does Musa Mseleku live?
Musa Mseleku lives in KwaZulu Natal.
How old is Musa Mseleku?
Musa Mseleku’s date of birth is 22 June 1975 which means his age is 47.
What does Musa Mseleku do for a living?
Musa Mseleku is a businessman, a published author, and a reality television star.
Who is Musa Mseleku’s 5th wife?
Musa Mseleku doesn’t have a fifth wife yet but has been on the hunt for one. It appears that her other four wives are against his decision which might be the thing that’s slowing him down.
How many kids does Musa Mseleku have?
Musa Mseleku has ten children from three of his four wives. They are Lwandle (born in 2003), Abongwe (born in 2005), Owani (born in 2012), Mpumelelo (born in 2002), Mnini (born in 2014), Obanzi (born in 2017), Mawande (born in 2012) and Zenande (born in 2017) and his two daughters.
How did Musa Mseleku make his money?
Musa Mseleku first started out as a journalist and then moved to a local governmental job which gave him the opportunity to venture into business. His first business as a shop owner failed but his second, food business was a success. This is where he made his first million and has never looked back.
When was Musa Mseleku born?
Musa Mseleku’s date of birth is 22 June 1975.
What happened to Musa Mseleku’s 5th wife?
Sindi Saule who is described as Musa Mseleku’s fifth wife died in a car crash in 2018. He has been on the lookout for a fifth wife but has backtracked on the decision due to disagreement with his four wives.
What did MaNgwabe do to Musa Mseleku?
Musa Mseleku’s fourth wife MaNgwabe has threatened to divorce him should he go on with his plan to marry a fifth wife.
Who is Musa Mseleku’s favorite wife?
Musa Mseleku doesn’t have a favorite wife. He insists that a polygamous set-up calls for the man to be fair and equal to all his wives lest the union breaks up.
