What medical condition does Bahumi Mhlongo have? Here are the details
Bahumi Mhlongo may be most well-recognised as the only daughter of eccentric South African entertainer Somizi Mhlongo. Still, she has joined the entertainment and succeeded in her own right. What do we know about her and her noticeable medical condition?
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Somizi's daughter's acting career began in 2017, and she has qualifications in law and acting. Besides, she has also established herself as a prominent media celebrity. Here is a summary of Bahumi Mhlongo’s biography.
Profile summary and bio
| Full name | Bahumi Madisakwane Mhlongo |
| Date of birth | 9 February 1995 |
| Age | 28 years old (2023) |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Birthplace | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (most widely reported) |
| Religious beliefs | Christianity |
| Current nationality | South African |
| Marital status | Single |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Gender | Female |
| Height | 170 cm |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Parents | Somizi Buyani Mhlongo Motaung and Palesa Madisakwane |
| Profession | Actress, media personality |
| Education | AFDA (acting) and a B.Com law degree |
| Social media profiles | InstagramTwitterYouTube |
Bahumi Mhlongo’s leg has especially caught the attention of fans since they are notably visually different from one another. So, what condition does she have, and how serious is it?
What medical condition does Bahumi Mhlongo have?
Bahumi Mhlongo’s illness is called lymphedema, a long-term/lifelong medical condition that sees excess fluids collecting in tissue, which in turn causes significant swelling. This makes one of her legs look more prominent than the other.
She has embraced her condition in recent years, even going as far as to post photos where her condition is visible. She captioned one shot: 'Being herself was her truest form of worship.'
Does Bahumi have a car?
Most online reports say her famous father, Somizi, bought her a car a few years ago. Some sources report it was a Chevrolet, and others report it was a BMW. Either way, she was seen posing alongside cars in multiple Instagram posts over the last few years, showing us she owns at least one car.
Bahumi Mhlongo’s age
The actress was born on 9 February 1995, making her 28 years old in 2023. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
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Bahumi Mhlongo’s mother
As mentioned, her mother is Palesa Madisakwane, a lady Somizi met in the early 90s. According to her public statements, she did not realise he was gay then, saying that 'he did not act gay'. Her claims are even though he said she did know at the time, which she strongly disputes.
Palesa is a successful South African actress and TV personality, with her most notable role being Palesa on Generations. She has also starred in IsiBaya, Soul Buddyz, Ashes to Ashes and Gaz'lam, to name a few.
Bahumi Mhlongo’s baby
Although there is some online speculation about whether she had children, she does not seem to have any of her own. She did pose with the children of close family friends, which some fans mistake for her children.
What did Bahumi study?
The public figure has previously obtained a B.Com law degree, but it is still being determined which institution she received her qualifications. She has also previously studied at AFDA, a higher education institution including performance arts, business innovation, film, radio, podcasting and technology.
Bahumi Mhlongo’s acting career
The star made her acting debut on SABC’s Keeping Score in 2017, which marked the beginning of many fans stopping to take note of her acting skills. Here are all of the acting and TV credits associated with her:
- Dream: The Lebo Mathosa Story (2019)
- Keeping Score (2017)
- Living the Dream with Somizi
- Reyka (2021)
- Umbuso (2022)
- Grown Woman (2023)
What is Bahumi's net worth?
Multiple reports show that each mentions a different net worth for the star, so it is not easy to estimate how much she is worth. It is estimated anywhere between $100,000 and $550,000, possibly more or less.
Bahumi Mhlongo may have risen to prominence through her famous parents, but she slowly began making a name for herself in her own right. Her successful acting roles have truly put her on the entertainment map.
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