Aphiwe Mkefe is a highly celebrated South African actor and storyteller, whose work has earned both local and international acclaim. A graduate of AFDA, Aphiwe has gained global recognition for his compelling performances, marked by multiple nominations and prestigious wins including the Student Academy Award (Oscars) and the NAACP Image Award for his role in "When the Sun Sets."
His diverse screen career highlights exceptional versatility and depth, encompassing festival-winning features like "Letters of Hope" (where he was a Lead Actor with multiple nominations) and "Bongi" (Lead Actor), alongside high-profile TV dramas such as "Nkululeko" (Lead Role) and "Kites" (Best Supporting Actor Nomination). He has also featured prominently in "Surviving Gaza" and "The Queenstown Kings," with "Spinners Season 2" coming soon.
Aphiwe Mkefe, based in Johannesburg and Cape Town,collaborating with esteemed filmmakers and production houses. Beyond his on-screen presence, Aphiwe is also an accomplished voice artist, having completed comprehensive training in radio broadcasting. Fluent in Xhosa, Zulu, and English, he has lent his voice to various projects, including popular animated series dubbing and Netflix productions, showcasing his wide-ranging talent.