[WATCH] Doja Cat discusses her father Dumisani Dlamini, plans to visit SA?

The singer Doja Cat recently opened up about her father, Sarafina actor Dumisani Dlamini and whether she plans to visit South Africa in the future.

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DOJA CAT NEVER MET HER DAD

US singer and rapper Doja Cat, real name Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini discusses her non-existent relationship with her father, South African actor Dumisani Dlamini

The singer revealed in a recent interview with US broadcaster Ebro Darden on his Apple Music 1 show that she’s never met him.

When asked if she plans to visit her father’s country, the singer replied: “I still haven’t [been]. I rely on my career to just throw me out to places. I don’t find pockets of time in my life. I can fly but I don’t like flying, especially long flights like that.”

She also celebrated her dad’s talent in the interview and said he’s a good dancer: “My dad is so good at dancing; he’s a goated (Greatest Of All Time) dancer. It’s unbelievable, there’s this one video that my mom showed me.”

The Citizen reports that her father revealed in a 2020 interview with Metro FM that he’s been looking for his daughter for years and is blocked from seeing her.

“I have tried to search for my baby and the company that runs her entertainment has been blocking me. They know that if I could get hold of her, maybe she will disappear from the picture … I know my daughter, wherever she is, is looking for me,” said Dlamini.

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DUMISANI DLAMINI TIES THE KNOT

Hollywood Life reports that the legendary actor Dumisani Dlamini met Doja Cat’s mother, Deborah Sawyer, a Jewish and American actress and painter while he was on tour with the Tony-nominated musical Sarafina, where he portrayed the character of Crocodile in the 1992 film. 

Sunday World reported in September that the producer-actor Dumisani Dlamini tied the knot, and his famous daughter wasn’t present at his wedding.

“Both Dumisani and Ophelia were in cloud nine and they couldn’t get their hands off each other,” said a close friend.

The 59-year-actor confirmed that his family visited the bride’s family for the welcoming of the groom. He added that it wasn’t a wedding but Umembeso, where the bride’s family received gifts from the groom’s family as a sign of respect and welcoming umkhwenyana [the groom].

“Another ceremony will take place in Durban at my homestead, where we will continue to celebrate this union. My wife’s family and other guests who were there were very welcoming and that really made me feel great.”

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