Jojo from Scandal real name Melusi Mbele was born on the 23rd of November 1982. He is currently 40 years.
He attended Mount View Secondary School then studied Broadcasting Production at Icesa City Campus in Durban.
After graduating,, the problem of not finding a job faced him, so he ventured into construction. He did small jobs on sites, roads, and bridges in preparation for the 2010 World cup. He later worked at a call center.
Melusi was initially introduced to South African viewers as one of the Top 10 in Class Act, SABC1’s talent scouting reality series.
Following that, he received minor roles on shows such as Muvhango, Rhythm City, Isidingo, and many more before landing his first major role in Isibaya.
His character as Bhekhumuzi in Isibaya brought him his first SAFTA nomination though he did not win. The actor is also part of the cast of The Executives, a new SABC1 drama series.
On Scandal!, he is currently cast as Jojo Kubeka, one of the new family members. Every evening, South Africans are captivated to the screen as it unpacks what some married men have gone through as a result of their constantly planning spouses.
Besides being a talented actor, Melusi is also a motivational speaker, presenter, and businessman among other things.
Sorry ladies, the hunky Melusi is taken. In 2015 he engaged his girlfriend, Andiswa Maqungo, a few weeks back the two had their traditional wedding.
The couple has one child, a daughter who is dearly loved.
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