Andile Ncube’s Age and Net Worth

Andile Ncube (born October 4th, 1981) is a 42-year-old South African television broadcaster and presenter who was born on October 4th, 1981. His net worth is $1 million, and he made money through several business endeavors.

Andile has worked in the broadcast industry since 2003 in a variety of positions. His love for media led him to make the decision to become a broadcaster and producer. He is now among the wealthiest South African-born TV show hosts under the age of 50 – thanks to his laborious effort of over two decades.

Andile Ncube’s Bio

  • AGE:  42 Years Old
  • BIRTHDAY: October 4th, 1981
  • BIRTHPLACE:  Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • BIRTH SIGN: Libra
  • ETHNICITY: African
  • SIBLINGS: Sabelo Ncube (brother) and  Sisi Shirilele (sister)

Andile Ncube is 42 Years Old

Television host Andile Ncube was born in Johannesburg, in the Gauteng Province of South Africa, on October 4, 1981. He is 42 years old currently. He was born with the sign of Libra. His parents’ names and their current whereabouts are unknown.

Andile grew up in the Gauteng slums with his single mother and two siblings.

He has two siblings named Sisi Shirilele (sister) and Sabelo Ncube (brother). Sisi is a model that enjoys a moderate level of acclaim in South Africa. Because of the numerous negative incidents that occurred between their parents while they were very little, Andile and his siblings did not have the best of upbringings.

Andile Ncube’s Early Years were Impacted by Family Crises and Difficulties

Andile’s parents divorced when he was just 12 years old, which was a terrible event in his family and one that would alter the course of his entire life and also lead to a tough childhood upbringing.

Eventually, Andile and his siblings were placed in his mother’s custody as a result of the disagreements following the intervention of the legal system.

Andile Ncube had early aspirations of being a huge personality and inspiring young people all over the world. But he was fully aware that all he would really need to achieve his goals was a higher level of education.

As a result of his parents’ divorce, he was forced to transfer to 7 different elementary schools before settling in Johannesburg. He attended Pretoria Technikon to study journalism after completing elementary school. He continued on by enrolling in the AFDA’s Specialist Film and Drama program, proving that he was still not content to stop there.

Andile was finally prepared to pursue his dream of being a qualified journalist and television personality once he finished the program successfully.

Andile Ncube’s Net Worth is Over $1 Million

Andile Ncube’s net worth is estimated at over $1 million, which makes him one of South Africa’s richest and most successful media personalities. He built his vast financial empire from the aforementioned endeavors.

Sources of Andile Ncube’s Net Worth

Andile has various income streams through which he amassed his wealth. Here’s a breakdown of how he made his money.

Broadcasting Career

The majority of Andile’s wealth comes from his flourishing media career, which he launched in the year 2003 at the age of 22. Since he debuted, he has made a name for himself as one of the best brains in the field.

Early in his career, he co-hosted the SABC 1 music program, ‘One’, along with co-hosts Phuti Khomo, Bianca Le Grange, Ntombi Ngcobo Mzolo, and Claire Mawisa. Also, he hosted the ‘Nokia Around the Globe Challenge’ for M-Net as well as SABC2’s ‘Vuyani Mzansi‘.

One of the reasons Andile received so much attention following his stint with ‘Vuyani Mzansi‘ was because it was the first Netflix series to portray the African celebrity community in a wealthy light with performers of the highest caliber.

Andile was promoted to executive producer of Urban Brew production firm in 2008 after serving as SABC broadcaster for nearly 6 years. He was 26 years old at this time.

As a top presenter at SABC, Ncube makes at least R165000 monthly, leading to a yearly income of over R1.5 million. Here are some of the television programs that Andile Ncube is best remembered as the host and presenter for the following programs:

  • One (Season 1)
  • The Search: E! Host South Africa, (Season 1)
  • The X Factor South Africa, (Season 1)
  • Zaziwa, (Season 1)

Andile Ncube has also appeared in the following TV shows:

  • City Ses’la, (Season 1), as DJ Mphosa
  • Live AMP, (Season 7)

Music

Ncube initially pursued a career in music before gaining notoriety. The Gauteng-born celebrity also released a few tracks, including songs like ‘Freestyle’, ‘I am Not A Dj’, and ‘Song For You’ later discovered music wasn’t his calling.

However, Andile still earns royalties from these songs. He also takes up DJ jobs, but only in very high-profile events. His exact earnings from his short-lived music ventures are still unavailable.

Sports Journalism

In addition to his successful television career, Andile Ncube has also established himself as one of the most sought-after radio personalities in the country. ‘Sports Night Amplified, with Andile Ncube’ on Metro FM remains one of his biggest shows on the radio.

The TV personality was once an aspiring sports player. He once applied to the Ajax football academy. Andile’s football ambition was mainly truncated by a severe injury.

However, he has worked as a presenter for several sports programs on SABC Sport, including Soccerzone, Soccer 411, and Laduma. He bagged these juicy deals after leaving the music program, One.

Advertisement Company

Besides his television, radio, and sports broadcasting stints, Andile Ncube has also made some smart business moves that have helped him increase earnings. He has his own advertising company called Blackface Entertainment.

The company gives Andile creative control over his brand image and also serves clients within the country.

Acting

Andile was featured on the high-end Netflix reality series, “Young Famous and African”. The show highlights the opulent lifestyles of a large number of wealthy and well-known African celebrities.

Khanyi Mbau, Zari Hassan, and Annie Idibia, among other famous individuals, also made appearances on the program. Ncube received a sizable salary for his contribution to the project, which also increased the visibility of his brand.

Brand Promotion

Ncube receives substantial amounts for promoting the products of elite brands in the country. Some of the brands he has endorsed include Sugar Bay, Coca-Cola, and many others.

Andile Ncube’s Cars

Andile Ncube is rumored to own a pricey collection of automobiles, but little is known about his fleet, including the manufacturers, retail costs, and when he acquired each vehicle.

However, it was revealed in 2016 that the well-known TV personality had purchased a BMW M4 for R1 million.

Andile Ncube’s House

Andile Ncube resides in one of Johannesburg’s wealthiest neighborhoods. His homes and vehicles are reportedly suited for a prominent media figure like him. However, the television personality hasn’t revealed any significant information about his home to protect his privacy.

But from the photos that Andile takes at his home, his admirers have been able to infer the place’s extreme luxury. Generally speaking, he doesn’t share many pictures of his home online and hasn’t given his followers a tour of his lavish abode.

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