In Celebration Of Lungile Radu’s Birthday

Happy 46th Lungsta!

By ZAlebs | 25.01.2021 | Lunga Shabalala | Top of The Last Updated On 20.02.2026

In Celebration Of Lungile Radu’s Birthday
Lungile Radu, the very popular and famous TV personality, has just been in the entertainment industry only a short while, but yet, has managed to capture the hearts of the people of South Africa.

Lungile Radu first arrived on the entertainment scene and into the hearts and lives of Africans as part of the Channel O team, giving him the nickname “Lungsta”. He then went on to appear on It’s For Life and took over from Taps Mokoena as the host of Fear Factor South Africa for the second season, which aired in 2007.

Radu became quite famous on the acting arena when in 2007, he starred in Rhythm City as Sibusiso Vilakazi, “a rich boy role.” He planned, starred, produced, and directed the reality show known as Forever Young in 2012. In 2013, problems in his workplace led to him leaving Rhythm City. In 2014, he hosted M-Net reality competition referred to as Big Brother Mzansi, The Voice of South Africa.

As he celebrates his 46th birthday, let’s take a look at what the young and charismatic Lungsta has been up to.

When Lungile Radu’s Steamy Sex Scene in Love Lives Here looked realistic
In the movie Love Lives Here, a world-weary romantic (played by Thando Thabethe) falls in love with a man (played by Lungile Radu) who doesn’t believe in marriage. A love-making scene in the movie has set tongues wagging as the steamy scene between Thando Thabethe and her yummy co-actor Lungile Radu had fans wondering how good their acting was.

The scene was so racy that even Prince Kaybee commented on the tweets. The musician said that he would not date an actress exactly for these reasons. His tweet alludes to the fact that if your partner is looking like they are enjoying the scene, then it is more than acting.

This tweet of Prince Kaybee had the tweeps on fire.

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Lungile Radu and his wife have been a couple since High school
Lungile Radu and his wife Bobo Makgoro got married in a beautiful ceremony held in the Western Cape surrounded by family and close friends. The whole process leading up to the nuptials was even aired on Lungile’s reality show Forever Young, much to the excitement of their fans.

After being a couple since High school, their journey had them go through tough times as well as good times. Lungile first saw his wife Bobo Makgoro during a school debate. He fell in love at first sight. Bobo, too, was awe-struck by him and followed it up with a note, and that is how their love story began.

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Main image credit: Instagram 

Written by Editorial Team

The ZAlebs editorial team brings you the latest in South African celebrity news, entertainment, music and lifestyle. We cover the stories Mzansi is talking about with speed, accuracy and a finger firmly on the pulse of local pop culture.

Published on 25.01.2021
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