Who are Nelli Tembe's parents? All about her biological parents
Nelli Tembe was entrepreneur, model, and social media influencer from South Africa. She rose to prominence after the public learned about her relationship with well-known South African rapper. AKA Given that she was already a celebrity before her death, many people want to learn more about her family, particularly her parents. Who are Nelli Tembe's parents?
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Nelli Tembe was originally from Durban, a seaside city in eastern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She allegedly took her own life in 2021 by leaping from a 10-story apartment. Her fiance, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, died in 2023. Since then, Nelli's family has become a matter of discussion, with many searching, "Who are Nelli Tembe's parents?"
Nelli Tembe's profile summary and bio
| Full name | Anele Tembe |
| Nickname | Nelli Tembe |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 11 October 1999 |
| Age | 21 years old (at the time of death) |
| Place of birth | Durban, KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa |
| Date of death | 11 April 2021 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height in feet | 5'8" |
| Height in centimetres | 173 |
| Weight in kilograms | 59 |
| Weight in pounds | 130 |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Mother | Lulu Msumi Tembe |
| Father | Moses Tembe |
| Siblings | 4 |
| School | Durban Girls College, University of Cape Town, Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine |
| Profession | Model, social media influencer, chef, singer, entrepreneur |
| Net worth | $300,000 |
Who are Nelli Tembe's parents?
Nelli Tembe was born and raised in South Africa by her parents Moses Tembe, a South African businessman and Lulu Msumi Tembe, an entrepreneur. Here is more about her parents.
Who is Nelli Tembe's mother?
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Her late mother's name was Lulu Msumi Tembe. She was a businesswoman and the proprietor of various businesses. According to her LinkedIn profile, Lulu studied business administration at the University of Cape Town. She also served as the Deputy Manager of Local Economic Development for the uMshwathi Municipality.
Lulu Msumi was the first wife of Moses Tembe until her death in 2014 after a brief illness. She and her husband had three children: Anele, Vukile and Nosipho.
There were rumours that Moses Tembe's wife committed suicide after the young model's death, but Moses Tembe's son Vukile debunked the rumours. According to him,
There are several rumours on social media Nelli committed suicide I am simply not entertaining them,” he says. “My mother didn’t commit suicide – she got ill and passed away. The migraines people are referencing was a symptom of the illness she had.
Who is Nelli Tembe's father?
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Nelli Tembe's father, Moses Tembe is a successful businessman in South Africa. He was born in 1963 in Jozini KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, but he lived most of his years in Durban. As a scholar, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in public administration and political science from UNISA. He graduated from the University of Cape Town and studied financial management.
What does Moses Tembe do for a living? He is a businessman. He began by owning multiple butcheries in Durban's neighbourhoods in the 1980s. Moses was highly successful in this space and eventually expanded his business to other regions of the city.
He was also in charge of various KwaZulu-Natal projects like Suncoast, Richards Bay Eco Junction, and Point Waterfront. He also supervised retail enterprises and industrial operations such as Elgin Brown, Hamer, and Geochem.
Other organisations he managed and positions he held include the following:
- President of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Vice-Chairman of KZN Business Initiative
- Chairman of the eThekwini Community Foundation
- Board of Durban Infrastructure Development Trust member
- Secretary-General of Inyanga (KZN NAFCOC)
- Director of Mazibuye Investments
- Director of the Durban International Conference Centre
- Deputy Chairman of Phumelela Gaming
- Co-Chairman of KZN Growth Coalition and Economic Council.
Is Moses Tembe rich?
According to AnswersAfrica, the South African businessman has an alleged net worth of $100 million. He has accumulated his wealth through his business career.
Who is Moses Tembe's wife?
Following the death of his first wife, Lulu, Moses tied the knot with Princess Ntandoyesizwe, the daughter of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini, the 8th monarch of the Zulu nation. They have two children together, Mbali and Zomatanga.
What happened to Anele Tembe?
On 11 April 2021, the South African model died from injuries she sustained after she fell from the 10th floor of the Pepperclub Hotel in Loop Street, Cape Town. She reportedly stayed in the apartment with her fiancee, rapper AKA.
Many people have speculated it was suicidal, but Moses Tembe's family suspects the rapper of allegedly pushing her down and refusing to attend to her after she fell and gasped for breath. The family reported to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in 2022, alleging that the rapper killed Anele.
Later, on 10 February 2023, AKA and his friend Tebello Motsoane, a chef and entrepreneur, also died in a drive-by shooting in Durban, outside the Wish Restaurant on Florida Road. This raised a lot of specks of dust as many alleged Moses Tembe and his family were responsible for his death.
Trivia
- Nelli's father is businessman.
- Her mother died in 2014 after a short illness.
- She has four siblings: two biological and two half siblings.
- Her dad is currently married to Princess Ntandoyesizwe
- Her ex-fiancé, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, died on 10 February 2023.
Nelli Tembe's parents are Moses Tembe and Lulu Msumi Tembe. Since Nelli's untimely death and the recent death of her ex-boyfriend, there have been a lot of mixed reactions and controversies. Nelli Tembe's parents have become the centre of the issue.
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