Meet Ayanda Daweti – Chumani from Scandal

Ayanda Daweti (born 1990) is a South African actor, musician, and fashion entrepreneur best known for playing Chumani Langa in Scandal, the popular South African TV series.

Ayanda, who goes by the stage name Tuckshop Bafanaz, has also featured in the popular soapie Gomora and has released more than nine songs. He won the Golden Horn Award for the Best Made TV Movie in 2018 at the South African Film and Television Award – thanks to his film, Okae Molao.

Summary of Ayanda Daweti’s Biography

  • Full Name: Ayanda Daweti
  • Stage Name: Tuckshop Bafanaz
  • Gender: Male
  • Year of Birth: 1990
  • Nationality: South African
  • Alma mater: Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria
  • Occupation: Actor, musician
  • Years active: 2009–present
  • Ayanda Daweti’s Parent: Nomalizo Daweti (mother)
  • Ayanda Daweti’s Net Worth: $1,000,000
  • Famous for: His role as Chumani Langa in Scandal!
  • Ayanda Daweti’s Instagram: @ayandadaweti_
  • Twitter: @ayandadaweti
  • Facebook: Ayanda Daweti

Ayanda Daweti Was Born and Raised In Tsolo

Born to Nomalizo Daweti, his mother, who died due to heart complications in her sleep, the year 1990 witnessed the arrival of Ayanda Daweti on this blue marble planet in the South African town of Tsolo, where he was also raised. Nothing much is known about his father or any possible siblings. Unfortunately, his mother, who was there for him, did not stay for so long.

After his mother’s death which happened when he was 13 years old, he moved to Mhlakulo with Stella Sondaba, his Aunt, and grandmother Nomonde Sondaba. A few years down the line, he moved to Johannesburg. After his matric, he relocated to Cape Town, where he studied IT; before going on to study Arts at the Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria.

Ayanda Daweti Is Best Known For Featuring In Scandal!

Though popular for playing the role of Chumani Langa on the e.TV soap opera Scandal Ayanda Daweti made his debut in the entertainment industry in 2009 and has featured in several other movies. However, featuring in Scandal! made him famous.

Daweti, who played the character of Chumani Langa in Scandal, debuted in the show in 2019 and has since won the hearts of the viewers with his acting excellence. He right away became popular, pulling a legion of fans with him, but it appears he is now ready to take on a new role.

In this series, he played the role of a young boy who was struggling with his sexuality and identity. He solidified his stay in the industry by portraying his character so well that despite being older he reality, viewers could think he was actually as young as he portrayed in the series.

After featuring in Scandal! for about three years, in May 2022, fans were shocked by the announcement of his exit from the show. Ayanda officially left the e.TV show to join Gomora, where he plays the role of Sizwe, Gugu’s love interest.

And thanks to his film, Okae Molao, he is also an award winner – the recipient of the 2018 Golden Horn Award at the South African Film and Television Awards. Featuring in Okae Molao as Zaro was Ayanda Daweti’s first lead role. In 2020, he played a supportive role in the television series Blood Psalms.

Ayanda Daweti’s Movie Appearances

The award-winning actor is privileged and honored to have a couple of movie appearances to his credit.

  • Gomora as Sizwe – 2021-2022
  • Gaza as Titus – 2021
  • Scandal! as Chumani Langa  – 2021
  • Okae Molao as Zaro
  • Blood Psalms as Peerot – 2020
  • State Theatre as Kweku The Spider – 2014
  • Brecht Theatre (9 to 5 Musical)  – 2014

Ayanda Daweti is Also A Singer With Several Songs To His Credit

Apart from acting, Ayanda Daweti is also a musician with the stage name ‘Tuckshop Bafanaz.’ He launched himself into the South African music industry by releasing a six-track EP in respect of his aunt. And in 2019, he released an album dedicated to his mother.

As a tribute to his girlfriend, Xola, whom he dated from 2007 until her tragic death in a car accident in 2010, Ayanda wrote and sang the song ” Xola.

Ayanda Daweti is Also into Fashion

Ayanda Daweti is a multi-dimensional personality who has a hand in several sectors of the show business. He took a deep dive into the pool of the fashion industry in 2018. His fashion brand is designated Tuckshop Wears.

Driven by the goal to get people employed and publicize Africa’s authenticity to the world, Ayanda has got his merchandise. He is doing an excellent job with modeling his merchandise. You can see many stunning pictures of him and other models on his Instagram handle.

Chumani from Scandal! Is Also A Philanthropist

The former Scandal! actor partnered with author Siyabulela Ngcangca and the Ikamva Lethu Foundation to donate 158 school shoes to children at Herschel village, Sterkspruit, in the Eastern Cape. According to him, it’s a culture for Africans to give back, and he was happy that people from different works of life came together to make donations that brought a smile to the face of African students.

Zava Primary School, Wittebergen JSS, Mehlomakhulu Senior Secondary, and Lungisani Primary School made the list of schools privileged to have benefited from the gesture.

Ayanda Daweti is Rumored to be Married

Ayanda Daweti is known for keeping his personal life hidden from the internet community. Recently he exclaimed at the top of his lungs, saying: “Usuku Olukhulu (it’s a big day) after taking to his timeline to share a few stunning photos with a gorgeous woman.

Many people assumed he was getting married based on his caption and the traditional attire they wore. Consequently, congratulations began trooping in online in the comment space.

However, from the look of things, he is not married, and the woman in question is only featured in his music video with another South African singer, Flash Ikumkani. You can check out the song on YouTube; the title of the song is ‘Jika.’

What Is Ayanda Daweti’s Net Worth?

Ayanda Daweti’s net worth is yet to be determined. However, some online financial sources put the figure within $1 million to $5 million. He makes most of his money from acting. Unlike most celebrities, he does not seem to be so involved in brand influencing, as there is no evidence of that on his social media handles. He also makes money from the selling of his brand merchandise.

He Is Active On Social Media

The actor, musician, and fashion entrepreneur is active on Facebook – Ayanda Daweti (Tuckshop Bafanaz) – with a followership of over 67,246. His Instagram and Twitter accounts are not left behind either; Ayanda Daweti has a followership of more than 108,000 and 27,000, respectively, on both social media apps.

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