Sipilisiwe Kaikeni is a highly versatile actress with a remarkable ability to bring any character to life. Her journey in the acting industry began during her primary and secondary education at Glen View 3 Primary and Glen View High One Secondary schools, propelling her onto national and international screens.
Since her debut in 1997, Kaikeni has been involved in numerous productions across various mediums. She has showcased her talent in television dramas, movies, adverts, radio and theatre plays, musical videos, and skits.
Some of her notable television productions include:
- Chihwerure (1997)
- Nzungu Muriva (2003)
- Fragments (2004)
- Game Plan (2004)
- Maimbodei 1 (2005)
- Munombodei 2 (2005)
- Akanga Nyimo Avangarara
- The Visit
- My Lady
- The Unexpected
- When The Voices Sing (South Africa)
- High Hopes
- Status
- Kumasowe
- Fools Day
- A Fly In The Ointment (UK)
- Gogo Pee
- Saloon.Com
- Chipo The Gift Season 1, 2 & 3
- Jangano
- Faking It
- Broken Lives
- The Outsiders
- Mukadota Reloaded 1 & 2
- Marbles
- Mirage
- Beautiful Liar
She has also lent her talent to radio adverts and dramas, including notable brands such as Mopani Junction, Netcash, Omo Washing Powder, Ecocash, Barclays Bank, Netone, Econet, and Everyone’s Child (Ndebele & Shona).
In addition to her television and radio work, Sipilisiwe has appeared in television commercials for Super Lotto, Afcon, Econet @25, and Zesa.
Her theatrical contributions include performances in plays like Wedding Night, The Sisterhood, Gringo Vs Officer, Jekanyika, Samora Continua (1997), Fat Cats (1997), I’m Sorry Emma (She was nominated for Best Actress, 1998), Dorongoma Dance Drama, and more.
Sipilisiwe has also made appearances in musical videos such as Nyeredzi by Jah Prayer, Simomo by Shantel Sithole, and Ndozvinoita Nyasha by Jona Chivasa.
Her talent extends to skits, where she has entertained audiences in Gringo From SA, Gringo Paruzevha, Makuhwa Mukombi, Madam Boss, and Boss Keda naBhutisi.
Currently, Sipilisiwe Kaikeni is involved in Kotaq Films as a director for Missing Peace and as a casting director for Malindela Village. She has collaborated with esteemed individuals such as Admire Kuzhangaire, Melgin Tafirenyika, Nakai Tsuro, and other prominent figures in Zimbabwean film industry.
Sipilisiwe is the founder of Sharp Arrow Productions, an advertising agency that works with reputable companies like Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe, PSI Zimbabwe, Plan International, HelpLine Zimbabwe, and many others.
