Who Is Atandwa Kani - Thembisa Mdoda’s Former Husband?

Atandwa Kani is a South African-born talented actor who is also known as the son of actor John Kani and ex-husband of actress Thembisa Mdoda.

He actually started his acting career at home; in fact, Kani developed a keen interest in acting as a young boy and all the credit goes to his father who takes credit as one of the greatest actors of his time. So far, Kani has done so well for himself as a professional actor but the same cannot be said about his personal life.

Ever since he parted ways with his first wife, he has avoided the spotlight and public platforms, especially social media spaces, where he once had a dramatic fight with his ex over infidelity issues.

Summary of Atandwa Kani’s Biography

• Full name: Atandwa Kani
• Gender: Male
• Date of birth: 6 June 1984
• Place of Birth: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
• Atandwa Kani’s Age: 39 Years Old
• Ethnicity: African
• Nationality: South African
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Sexual Orientation: Straight
• Marital Status: Married
• Atandwa Kani’s Wife: Fikile Mthwalo ​(m. 2015)
• Atandwa Kani’s Parents: John Kani (father) and  Mandi Kani (mother)
• Education: University of Witwatersrand (Wits), New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts
• Atandwa Kani’s Height in Metres: 1.88 m
• Atandwa Kani’s Instagram: atandwakani
• Twitter: @AtandwaKani

Atandwa Kani Was Born In The Early ’80s

The South African actor’s full name is Atandwa Duduza Yiduthi Kani. He was born on the 6th of June 1984, in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, where he was welcomed by the veteran actor, director, and playwright John Kani. There is no available information about his mother whose name is given as Mandi Kani and it’s unclear if he has siblings. Similarly, not much is known about his childhood and the schools he had his elementary and high school education.

Kani is a graduate of the University of the Witswaterands. He took part in his school’s theatrical productions as a theatre performance student and was well-known for his acting talent. He graduated in 2008 with Honours in theatrical performance and later completed an MFA in Acting at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

He Is A Household Name In The Entertainment Circle

Atandwa Kani’s popularity transcends beyond the South African entertainment scene. He has worked with international actors on several projects and his performances were nothing short of incredible.

Kani became a professional actor in the year 2007 and subsequently made his international stage debut in Willam Shakespeare’s The Tempest, where he portrayed Ariel alongside his father (Caliban) and Sir Antony Sher (Prospero). His most prominent projects include Tumelo in Life Is Wild, Ariel in The Tempest, and Black Panther.

 In 2013, Kani portrayed Nelson Mandela at age 16-23 in the British South African biographical film, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Ashes to Ashes, Generations, and Leonardo are some of the local television projects he has also been part of.

Atandwa Kani is not only recognized easily as John Kani’s talented son but also as actress Thembisa Mdoda’s former husband. He spent a couple of years with her before their relationship came to an end.