Rasta’s Personal Life
Rasta was born Lebani Sirenje in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Of Zimbabwean and Mozambican heritage, he moved to South Africa and became one of the most talked-about — and most affectionately teased — visual artists in the country.
Rasta’s Career
Rasta, known fully as Rasta the Artist, is a Zimbabwean-born South African visual artist famous for his celebrity portrait paintings.
Who is Rasta?
Rasta discovered a love of art in primary school and turned his passion into a career in 2003. He became a household name for painting portraits of prominent figures, often unveiling them at high-profile funerals and memorials — works that regularly spark lively national debate.
Rasta’s Art
Rasta has painted an enormous gallery of public figures, from Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela to Julius Malema and Queen Elizabeth II. In 2022 he staged one of his largest solo exhibitions at Museum Africa in Johannesburg, showcasing hundreds of his paintings.
Rasta’s Family
Rasta is a father to two daughters, Angel and Angelic, who have shown their own artistic leanings.
Rasta’s Net Worth
Rasta’s exact net worth has not been officially disclosed. His income comes from commissions, exhibitions and the sale of his paintings.
Social Media
Rasta is active on social media, where he shares his latest portraits and exhibitions — and often responds good-naturedly to the reactions they provoke.
Rasta Q&A
Who is Rasta the Artist?
Rasta is a Zimbabwean-born South African visual artist known for his celebrity portrait paintings.
What is Rasta’s real name?
Rasta’s real name is Lebani Sirenje.
What is Rasta known for?
Rasta is known for painting portraits of famous figures, often at funerals and memorials.
