Background

Simphiwe Mini was raised in Thulani Informal Settlement in Soweto, it was during his years at a local high school that he realized and started exploring his love and passion for music. Upon completing his Matric, against pursuing studies in Bcom, he opted for Musical studies and obtained a national certificate at South West Gauteng college.

Simphiwe is a firm believer in leading by example, thus one of his favourite everyday phrases is “walk the talk”, having experienced the hardships of growing in a disadvantaged area, he aims to inspire and empower young people all around to break the boundaries of their limitations and pursue the careers of their choice.

Musical Journey

While in college, he performed around the country in Jazz venues alongside the likes of Zim Ngqawana, Oletta Adams, and Lee Gibson to name a few. In 2004 he was selected as vocalist in the Standard Bank National Arts Festival, there he rehearsed and performed with a 29piece big band.

In 2005 he joined the Oasis of Life Family Church Soweto as choir master, band and musical director. There he worked alongside prominent gospel artists like Tshepiso Motaung, Nana Mhlongo, and Kgotso Makgalema.

S.A Idols top 60 finalist – 2012
I Want To Sing Gospel Gauteng Top 30- 2014
Ingoma Awards Host 2013
Host of Divine Life, a Talk Show on GNF Tv- 2013
2019 released an album named Izimpande Zokukh olwa album and hosting gospel concerts natuon wide

On Screen & Theatre

Simphiwe has starred in numerous tv drama series and tele-novelas across different broadcasting houses, playing support and lead characters. The roles include but are not limited to:

Muvhango (SABC 2) – Advocate Njabulo Chabeli 2012
The Truth- Mzansi Magic Loksin Bioskop
10 Steps To Make Him Propose- Mzansi Magic Lokshin Bioskop
Zabalaza (Mzansi Magic) – Detective Thabo 2013- 2014
Generations- Mondli 2015
Rhythm City – Mr Masondo 2014
Gold Diggers (eTV) – Stander
Harvest (etv)- Zimba
Rented Family (Sabc 1)- Muzi
Abomama (Mzansi Magic)- Boris