Who was Nellie Tembe? Wiki, Biography, Age, Boyfriend, Parents, Kids, Net worth, Death & More

Nellie Tembe (Real Name: ‘Anele Tembe‘, born 11 October 1999 – died 11 April 2021, Aged: 22 Years) was a famous South African model, chef, social media influencer, media face, celebrity partner, and entrepreneur from Durban, South Africa. This talented lady was best known in the country as the fiancé of a South African rapper, AKA.

Let me tell you that, AKA (real name: Kiernan Jarryd Forbes) was a professional South African rapper and songwriter. He launched lots of raps and albums including Altar Ego, Levels, Be Careful What You Wish For, and many more. On the other hand, his fiancée, Nellie was also a famous model and social media influencer.

Not only this, but Nellie was also a professional chef. She completed her professional chef training at the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. Apart from this, she was best known as the long-time partner of rapper AKA. Read this article, to know more information about Nellie Tembe.

About AKA’s Fiancée, Nellie Tembe

Nellie Tembe was a professional chef and model. She also served the position of a social media influencer. Moreover, she was well-known as the fiancée of rapper AKA. According to the reports, AKA was a talented rapper and songwriter. He launched lots of albums and singles. Some of his famous songs and albums include Altar Ego, Levels, Be Careful What You Wish For, and others.

Talking about his partner then, Nellie was a professional chef and model. She also modeled for many local brands. Other than this, she also modeled for AKA’s fashion brand. According to the media reports, Nellie’s partner AKA (rapper) has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the coastal city of Durban.

Nellie Tembe Wiki/Bio

Real Name	Anele Tembe. Anele “Nelli” Tembe.
Famous As	Nellie Tembe.
Occupation	Model, Chef, Social Media Influencer, Media Face, Celebrity Partner, and Entrepreneur.
Age (as of 2021)	22 Years Old.
Birthdate	11 October 1999 (Monday).
Birthplace	Durban, South Africa.
Zodiac Sign	Libra.
Net Worth	USD 1-2 million (approx.)
Qualification	Graduate.
Alma mater	Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine.

Early Life, Biography & Education

According to the reports, Nellie Tembe was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. She took birth into a well-settled business family. As per the sources, this beautiful lady took birth on Monday, October 11, 1999. Her real birth name is Anele Tembe.

She is also known as Anele “Nelli” Tembe. According to her date of birth, Nellie was 22 years old at the time of her death on 11th April 2021. She was a Christian and her ethnic background was mixed. Tembe was a talented lady.

She was interested in cooking and modeling since childhood. She attended a local private school in Durban for her basic studies. After that, she joined the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine and learned more about cooking. After that, she becomes a professional chef.

What was Nellie Tembe’s Real Death Cause?

According to the media reports, Nellie Tembe died at the age of 22 on 11 April 2021. As per the sources, the 22-year-old model fell from the Pepperclub Hotel’s 10th floor. However, the identity of Nellie’s suicide has not yet been established. AKA, a rapper from South Africa, has paid Tembe an emotional tribute.

AKA also thanked those who helped him and his family by posting a picture of himself and Nellie on Instagram. AKA also shared a video of Tembe and himself dancing in a kitchen, which was accompanied by four heart-broken emoji.

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Since losing the love of his life, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes said in his first public statement that every day feels like a battle. He expressed his grief regarding the life they had planned together but were unable to live.

Cause of Death	Suicide (not confirmed).
Date of Death	April 11, 2021 (Sunday).
Place of Death	Pepperclub Hotel in Cape Town.
Age at the time of death	22 years old.

Nellie Tembe Boyfriend, Fiancé & Kids

According to the reports, Nellie Tembe was in a relationship with rapper AKA for a long-time. However, it is not confirmed yet when the couple started dating. Nellie also shared lots of images with her partner on social media. After dating for a long-time, Tembe got engaged to rapper AKA in February 2021.

Apart from this, she also shared her engagement ring photo on her Instagram profile. After a few months of their engagement, Nellie passed away in April 2021. In 2016, there was a rumor, according to media accounts, that Nellie was dating Canadian rapper Drake.

As per the sources, her partner AKA has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the coastal city of Durban on 10 February 2023. According to BBC, AKA was killed along with his friend Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane.

Marital Status	Unmarried
Husband	N/A.
Relationship Status	Committed.
Boyfriend	Kiernan Jarryd Forbes (AKA).
Fiancé	Rapper AKA (died in February 2023).
Children	Not Known.

‘Nellie Tembe’s Parents & Siblings

Nellie Tembe was part of a well-settled family. She took birth into a business family. After researching a lot, we found that Nellie’s father Mr. Moses Tembe is a successful businessman. Not only this, but her dad is also the chairman of Phumelela Gaming & Leisure Ltd.

Talking about her mother then, Nellie’s mom Lulu Msumi Tembe was a homemaker. As per the sources, her mother died in 2004 following an illness. She and her siblings were raised by their father. Later, her dad married Princess Ntando Yesizwe.

She has two half-siblings named Mbali and Zomatanga. Talking about her siblings then, she has a brother named Vukile Tembe. According to Wikipedia, her sister Nondumiso Tembe is a famous South African actress. Nellie was very close to her family.

Family, Nationality & Ethnicity

Father	Moses Tembe.
Mother	Lulu Msumi Tembe.
Stepmother	Princess Ntandoyesizwe.
Brother	Vukile Tembe.
Sister	Nondumiso Tembe.
Half Siblings	Mbali and Zomatanga.
Nationality	South African.
Religion	Christian.
Ethnicity	Mixed.

Height, Weight & Body Stats

Height	In feet and inches: 5 ft 8 in In meters: 1.72 m In Centimeters: 172.7 cm
Weight	In Kg: 59 kg In Pounds: 130 lbs
Eyes Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black

Career & Net worth

Nellie was a well-known South African model who also worked as an entrepreneur and a professional cook. Tembe, who loved to cook a lot, opened her kitchen at Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom in Durban after she graduated.

Nellie revealed in an earlier interview with her Jackie Cameroon School of Food & Wine that she had aspirations of becoming the first female South African to open a Michelin-starred restaurant. However, the young chef’s tragic end meant that she never got to see her dream come true.

In addition, Tembe was a well-known model who uploaded a number of modeling photos to her Instagram account. She also modeled for AKA’s fashion brand. Moreover, she was focusing on her professional chef career.

Prior to her death, Nellie’s net worth was estimated to be $1.5 million. Brand endorsements and commercials also contributed to the earnings of this talented and diligent model, chef, and entrepreneur. Also, before she died, Tembe lived in a well-furnished house in Durban and drove a luxurious car.

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Facts

• Nellie has also collaborated with many famous brands.
• She also modeled for local fashion brands.
• Her real birth name is Anele “Nelli” Tembe.
• In her free time, she loved to read books.
• Modeling, dancing, and cooking were her favorite hobbies.

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