Musa Mseleku’s Daughter Abongwe Graduates From AFDA Film School and Dedicates Achievement to MaCele
- Musa Mseleku and MaCele’s daughter, Abongwe, celebrated an academic milestone on Wednesday, 1 April 2026
- The Izingane ZeS'thembu star's achievement comes almost a year after her sister, Mpilo Mseleku's
- Abongwe Mseleku's heartfelt message after her academic achievement raised eyebrows online
- Briefly News spoke to clinical psychologist Paula Quinsee, who shared insights on how to build a relationship with a parent who was absent during your childhood
Source: Instagram
The daughter of celebrity polygamist Musa Mseleku and his first wife, MaCele, Abongwe Mseleku, is over the moon after graduating.
This comes barely a year after her sister, Mpilo Mseleku, graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in May 2025.
Abongwe Mseleku celebrated her graduation from AFDA Film School and put her on full display by posting an immaculately edited video showing scenes from her graduation day in under a minute.
On Tuesday, 31 March 2026, blogger @PopPulseSA reshared the clip on X (Twitter).
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Watch the video below:
Abongwe Mseleku honours MaCele after graduating
Taking to her official Facebook account on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, Abongwe Mseleku shared photos from her graduation, which featured her mom, MaCele and dad, Musa Mseleku. She penned a lengthy message dedicating her degree to her mother and revealed that her academic journey was not easy.
“Welcome to graduation, Ma❤️ Mthombeni, the Lord has been good to us more than anything. 2 years ago, I cried terribly ‘cause I almost lost a huge part of me, I went back to school and had to act like nothing was wrong cause unfortunately life had to go on. I texted you almost every day just to make sure I was still safe, and you were still kicking,” part of the caption read.
Abongwe Mseleku also threw subtle shade at her father and referred to her mother as a present father. Part of the caption read:
“Thank you for believing in me at all times, for making sure I go to school, for crying the whole month too🤣, for being a present father and most importantly, thank you for loving me❤️ (I can’t wait to see the funny caption you write when you post🤣)”
See the full post below:
How to build a relationship with an absent parent
Paula Quinsee told Briefly News that when trying to rebuild a relationship with an absent parent, it can help to be open to hearing their perspective.
She explained that the parent may have made decisions they believed were right or protective at the time, even if they caused harm. Quinsee highlighted that some things might have never been fully explained or communicated before. She, however, emphasised that understanding their side doesn’t mean excusing their absence or the pain they caused.
SA reacts after Abongwe Mseleku graduates
Social media users flooded the comments with congratulatory messages and well-wishes. Some highlighted that she had mized her father in her message.
Here are some of the comments:
Mudau Romeo remarked:
“But you hurt him, yoh. Thank you, mom, only 💔”
Yandi Dineo Omphile Shoboro said:
“Congratulations, Abo🎊 May the new milestone and new adventures of your life be as great and exciting as possible. Unlock your dreams, reach for greater heights in your life. Only the best for your future.”
Moleboheng Waha Maphoto gushed:
“A second graduate yakwa Mseleku, congratulations 👏🎉 on your hard work.”
Portia Mokhomo predicted:
"I see future leaders, KwaMseleku, it's gonna be Abongwe, Mpilo, Mnini and Mawande. That's my view, don't kill me🙏🏾”
Source: Facebook
Abongwe Mseleku treats Musa and MaCele to a dinner date
Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that Abongwe Mseleku posted a video of her cute outing with her parents at a restaurant.
Fans loved the wholesome family content and said Abongwe was the most unproblematic Mseleku child.
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Tayananiswa Zvikaramba (Editor) Tayananiswa Zvikaramba is an entertainment writer at Briefly News. He previously worked as a profiler, sports, human interest, entertainment, and current affairs writer at Pindula (2016-2022) and iHarare (2022-2025). He holds a BA Honours in Archaeology from the University of Zimbabwe (2010-2013), YOAST SEO for Beginners (2023), YOAST Block Editor Training (2023), and YOAST Structured Data for Beginners (2023). Email: tayananiswa.zvikaramba@briefly.co.za
Paula Quinsee (Certified Relationship Therapy Educator and founder of Engaged Humans) Paula Quinsee is the founder of Engaged Humans, facilitating connection between individuals and organisations to create a more human-connected world. She is a certified Imago Relationship Therapy educator and facilitator, NLP practitioner, PDA analyst, coach and trainer. Paula is also the author of two self-help guides - Embracing Conflict and Embracing No - as well as an international speaker, advocate for mental health and activist for gender-based violence.
