Nkosinathi ‘Nay Maps’ Maphalala is a South African actor, model, singer, and entrepreneur. To most people, he is known for his portrayal of Mxolisi Mdletshe on the South African hit television series Uzalo. He has also had prominent roles in The Queen and Isibaya. What else is there to know about the celebrated actor besides his life on the big screen?
While Nay is well-known for his prolific acting and singing, he is also renowned for his impeccable fashion sense. His dressing often earns him praises from his fans on social media.
How old is Nay Maps? The actor is currently 33 years old, having been born on 30th March 1989. He is the firstborn of three children born to the late Bishop Simeon Maphalala and his wife. Maps grew up alongside his two younger sisters in Pretoria, South Africa.
He completed his primary school education at the Sunnyside Primary School and later joined Lyttleton Manor High School. After completing his high school studies, he joined the University of Pretoria. What did Nay Maps study? The celebrated actor pursued and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in information technology with a major in programming and software.
Nay Maps had a passion for creative arts from a very young age. While his university education was largely centred on computers, his first job was in a Channel ANN7 television series known as The Lifestyle Show. Maps later worked as a professional model representing various brands in filmed commercials. In 2014, the actor landed his first prominent acting role when he was cast to play Tshepo in the South African soap opera Isibaya. This was later followed by other roles, including Mxolisi from Uzalo. Here is a look at Maps’ acting credits.
At some point in his career, Nay Maps had to juggle between roles in three television shows and a film. He appeared in a supporting role on Imbewu: The Seed, Muvhango, and Umkhokha. At the same time, he had a role in the Netflix comedy special Little Big Mouth alongside Amanda du Pont.
While the actor had kept his love life off the public eye for a long time, he finally posted photos of himself in a wedding ceremony marrying Nomcetho “Dot” Mthethwa. Dot is a renowned South African singer and social media influencer.
The wedding was reportedly a small private ceremony in which only close family and friends attended. Nomcetho also posted the wedding photos on her Instagram page, eliciting numerous congratulations messages and happy reactions from fans.
In 2021, Nay got to walk his sister Thando Maphalala down the aisle. After his father’s demise, Nay had to step in and walk his younger sister down the aisle on her wedding day. He termed the event a life-changing and spiritual experience for him. Nay Maps’ father’s death The actor’s father passed on in July 2020. Phil Mphela, the renowned South African entertainment commentator, made the news public through his Twitter handle. The cause of Bishop Simeon Maphalala’s was never made public. Simeon was 59 years old at the time of his demise.
