Musa Mseleku Believes Polygamy Made His Family Famous Ahead of NFTA SA Nominations

• Musa Mseleku opened up about polygamy after scoring double nominations at the National Television and Film Awards South Africa 2026
• The 51-year-old KZN businessman is up against Bonang Matheba, Somizi Mhlongo, Anele Mdoda and Londie London in one category
• Mseleku's two reality shows also scored nominations, and he had something bold to say about what polygamy has done for his family

Musa Mseleku is not shy about giving credit where he believes it is due, and according to him, his polygamous lifestyle deserves all the recognition it gets.

The 51-year-old reality TV personality opened up about what polygamy has meant for his family's public profile after receiving a double nomination at the National Television and Film Awards South Africa (NFTA SA). The ceremony is scheduled for 19 November 2026 at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg.

Mseleku's NFTAs nominations

Mseleku is in the running for both Celebrity Personality of the Year and Best Male TV Personality. In the Celebrity Personality of the Year category, he faces stiff competition from some of South Africa's biggest entertainment names, including Bonang Matheba, Somizi Mhlongo, Londie London, and Anele Mdoda.

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Beyond his personal nominations, his two shows, Uthando Nes'thembu and Mnakwethu, are also nominated in the Best Non-Scripted TV Series category, making it a strong showing for the Mseleku brand overall.

Mseleku on being famous through polygamy

"We Wouldn't Be Well Known Like This," Mseleku boldly stated to Daily Sun.

The KZN businessman, who heads Thanx Ma Productions and has been linked to Mseleku Holdings, did not hold back when speaking about the role polygamy has played in his rise to fame.

"This family wouldn't be famous if it was not living the polygamous life. We wouldn't be well known like this," he said.

Mseleku acknowledged that managing multiple marriages is no small feat. "Every marriage has challenges. Imagine dealing with more than one wife. I'm a strong man," he said, adding that he entered the arrangement with full awareness of the difficulties ahead.

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He was firm that he has no regrets about his choices, and said he hopes his platform helps correct public misconceptions about what polygamy actually involves. Through both Uthando Nes'thembu and Mnakwethu, he believes viewers are given a more honest look at a lifestyle that is often misunderstood.

Vuyokazi Nciweni on call

In a previous report from Briefly News, Uthando Nes'thembu fans called out Vuyokazi for her behaviour during a video call with MaYeni and the grandchildren.

Viewers noted that Vuyokazi's reaction during the call came across as dismissive and disrespectful to an elder.

Source: Briefly News