'Blood & Water' Star Ama Qamata Celebrates Her First Birthday Without Her Dad: "My Heart is Broken"
- Actress Ama Qamata, who celebrated her birthday on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, is mourning the death of her father
- The Blood & Water star revealed on her Instagram that she lost her stepfather, Marcus, on Monday, 1 September 2025
- Fans of the actress took to her Instagram post to comfort her and to wish her a happy birthday
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Marked actress Ama Qamata celebrated her birthday on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, a day after her father passed away on Monday, 1 September 2025.
Qamata, who is famously known for her role as Buhle in Mzansi Magic's Gomora, mourned her father by sharing photos of him on her Instagram stories on Tuesday.
She wrote: "I miss you so much, Papa. I can't believe I'll never see you again. My heart is broken."
Qamata also shared that Marcus was the best dad in the world to her and her siblings, and that she will never forget him.
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She also played one of her dad's favourite songs on her Instagram story, and wrote: "This was your favourite song! I can still vividly remember your Sunday ritual sitting by the patio, smoking your cigarette, reading a newspaper or a book, and listening to music all afternoon."
The actress took to her Instagram account on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, to thank South Africans for wishing her a happy birthday.
"Thank you for the birthday wishes and all of the love everyone has been pouring into me," she wrote.
South Africans wish Qamata a happy birthday
I am Sarra77 said:
"Happy birthday, Ama.❤️🥳🥳May God embrace you on this day, and may you feel super loved.❤️Have a beautiful day."
NoxMafu replied:
"Happy birthday, sweet angel! I am sending you so much love❤️."
Marques1Tapon wrote:
"Happy birthday, beautiful queen😍❤️."
Nkeok commented:
"Have a happy birthday, Ama. One of your greatest fans in Nigeria. Much love."
Actress Gail Mabalane said:
"I know that God is holding you extra close on this birthday. I love you."
Former The Queen actress Cindy Mahlangu comforted Qamata and replied:
"I’m so sorry, mama🥺❤️."
Former Gomora actress Siya Sangapapu wrote:
"I’m so sorry for your loss, Ama. I am sending love and strength to you and yours❤️❤️."
Qamata's younger brother @korstiaan16 said:
"Happy birthday to the best older sister I could have asked for. I love you so much, and I'm so proud of the woman you have become."
Media personality Refilwe Modiselle commented:
"I am sending you so much love to you and your loved ones in this difficult time. 🙏🏻✨🤍🕯️. May God bring you divine peace and comfort.🙏🏻"
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Ama Qamata faces backlash for supporting Chidimma
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Ama Qamata brought her mom to the lions' den after facing backlash for supporting Chidimma Adetshina.
The actress spoke on the ongoing Home Affairs investigation into Chidimma's citizenship, saying the government was to blame, not Chichi.
However, Mzansi cooked her over her comments, saying her statements would land her in trouble someday.
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