Brian Temba (born 9 December 1977) is a South African actor, performer, singer, songwriter and producer. He was born in the Eastern Cape province. He speaks four languages. He is known for his role as Ranthumeng Mokoena in the South African soap opera Muvhango and his role as Simba in the West End musical The Lion King.
Career
Theatre Simba in The Lion King (2003–2008: West End) u/s Simba/Ensemble in The Lion King (2000–2001: Panteges Theatre, Los Angeles) Ensemble in Lion and the lamb (1999: Market Theatre, South Africa)
Television Omar in Hip-Hop Opera (Urban Concepts, London) Featured Artist in Back stage (ETV) Brian in Generations (SABC 1) guest at The Jay Leno Show (Los Angeles) guest at Felicia Mabuza-Suttle (South Africa) Ranthumeng Mokoena in "Muvhango (South African TV series)"(SABC 2)
Recordings Joyous Celebration Tenor Singer on Joyous Celebration 4 (2000) Amazing Grace (film soundtrack) Roger and Sam Grandison Live in London, featured on track Awesome Wonder Mamani by Joy Denalane (2002) Something Better by Brian Temba (2009) T.I.M.T This Is My Time By Brian Temba (2012)
References
External links Brian Temba official site spotlight link Spotlight Link CV