Musa Mseleku
- Birth name: Musa Mseleku
- Born: June 9, 1974
- Place of birth: Umzumbe Kwa-Madlala, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Main activity: Businessman and reality TV star
Musa Mseleku is a South African businessman and reality TV star who is famous for his polygamous lifestyle. He has five wives with 10 children and stars on the reality show Uthando Nesthembu, which broadcasts on Mzansi Magic every Thursday night. His wives are also the presenters of Ezomshado, a show that assists couples who want to enter into polygamy. Musa is one of South Africa’s richest men and has an estimated net worth of $2 million (R37 million).
Career
Mseleku began his career as a journalist for Durban Youth Radio before joining SABC News. He then worked in community development at Ugu District Municipality, where he was responsible for the rural areas. He also runs the Phiwe Ukufunda programme that helps the needy.
He entered into business and established Mseleku Holdings, a company that has interests in mining, construction, property development, entertainment and media. He also owns a funeral parlour called Mseleku Funeral Services.
He became a reality TV star in 2017 when he launched Uthando Nesthembu, a show that follows his life with his wives and their children. The show became a hit and attracted millions of viewers. He also created a spin-off show called Izingane zeS’thembu, which focuses on the lives of his children.
His career path can be summarised in the following table:
- Journalist (1990s) Worked for Durban Youth Radio and SABC News
- Community Development Officer (2000s) Worked for Ugu District Municipality
- Businessman (2010s) Founded Mseleku Holdings and Mseleku Funeral Services
- Reality TV Star (2018-present) Launched Uthando Nesthembu, Ezomshado and Izingane zeS’thembu
Wives
Mseleku has five wives whom he married according to the Zulu tradition of paying lobola (bride price). His wives are:
- Busisiwe "MaCele" Mseleku (first wife): Married in 2002, she is the mother of Lwandle, Abongwe, and Owami. She is also raising her stepdaughter, Snenhlanhla "Sne." MaCele is a businesswoman and has also ventured into media with talk shows.
- Nokukhanya "MaYeni" Mseleku (second wife): Married in 2007, she is the mother of Mpumelelo, Mnini, and Obanzi. MaYeni is a businesswoman who runs a clothing business.
- Thobile "MaKhumalo" Mseleku (third wife): Married in 2009, she is raising her stepdaughter, Mpilonhle "Mpilo." MaKhumalo is a businesswoman and media personality, known for her appearances on "The Real Housewives of Durban," as an MC, and radio presenter.
- Mbali "MaNgwabe" Mseleku (fourth wife): Married in 2009, she is the mother of Mawande and Zenande. MaNgwabe is a registered nurse and a businesswoman.
- Samke "MaKhwela" Mseleku (fifth wife): It was reported in April 2025 that MaKhwela is pregnant with Musa's 11th child. She is also a businesswoman.
Children
Mseleku has ten children from his first four wives, with baby nr 11 on the way. His children are:
- Mpumelelo (son)
- Abongwe (son)
- Owami (daughter)
- Mnini (son)
- Obanzi (daughter)
- Mawande (son)
- Zenande (daughter)
- Lwandle (son)
- Sne (daughter)
