Jackie Matubia
Kenyan actress and content creator
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Jackie Matubia (born Jacqueline Matubia Mwangi on September 16, 1990) is a Kenyan actress, television host, digital content creator and entrepreneur. She is best known for her roles as Jolene in the television series Tahidi High, Nana in the Citizen TV telenovela Zora and Zahra Mufasa in the Maisha Magic Plus drama Salem. She has also appeared in reality television, including The Mommy Club NBO.[1]
September 16, 1990
- Actress
- Television host
- Digital creator
- Entrepreneur
- Tahidi High
- Zora
- Salem
- The Mommy Club NBO
Jackie Matubia | |
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| Born | Jacqueline Matubia Mwangi September 16, 1990 |
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| Years active | 2010s–present |
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| Television |
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| Spouse |
Kennedy Njogu (m. 2016–2020) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
Matubia was born in Kenya and spent part of her early childhood living in London with her father before returning to Kenya, where she was raised in Kawangware by her mother.[2][3]
She attended Lavington Academy for her primary education and later joined Gathirimo High School in Kiambu. During her time in high school, she developed an interest in acting and joined the drama club, which marked the beginning of her journey into the performing arts.[2]
Career
Acting
Matubia began her acting career with a breakthrough role as Jolene in the long-running Kenyan high school drama Tahidi High, which aired on Citizen TV. The role made her a recognizable figure in Kenyan television. After taking a break from acting, she returned in 2021 with a leading role in the Citizen TV telenovela Zora, where she portrayed Nana.[4] Her performance earned her the Best Actress in a TV Drama award at the Women in Film Awards (WIFA) in 2022.[5][6][7]
In 2023, she joined the cast of Salem on Maisha Magic Plus, replacing Illya Frank in the lead role of Zahra Mufasa.[8] The role further cemented her position as a leading actress in Kenyan television.[9]
She has also appeared in film projects, including the short film Loop (2022).
Media and reality television
In addition to acting, Matubia has worked as a television presenter. She co-hosted Chatspost on Switch TV Kenya alongside Kush Tracey and Noni Gathoni.[10][11] She later worked on Rembo TV as a host of the show E-Zone with Jackie.[12][13]
In 2025, she joined the cast of the Showmax reality television series The Mommy Club NBO, a Kenyan adaptation of a South African franchise. The show focuses on the lives of high-profile mothers balancing careers and family life.[14]
Digital media and entrepreneurship
Matubia is also a digital content creator with a significant following across social media platforms, where she shares lifestyle, parenting and beauty-related content.[15] She is the founder and chief executive officer of Fabulously Forward, a company focused on natural health and beauty products.[16]
Personal life
Matubia is a mother of two daughters. She had her first child in 2015 with her former husband, Kennedy Njogu.[17] The couple later separated.[18] She later entered a relationship with actor Blessing Lung'aho, whom she met while working on Zora.[19] The couple had a daughter in 2022 before separating in 2023.[20][21]
She has publicly spoken about motherhood, mental health and co-parenting, often using her platform to advocate for single mothers.[22][23]
Filmography
Television and film
| Year | Title | Role | Format | Notes |
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| 2010s | Tahidi High | Jolene | TV Series | Main cast |
| 2021–2022 | Zora | Nana | TV Series | Citizen TV |
| 2020 | Sincerely Daisy | Nancy | Comedy, Drama | Supporting role |
| 2022 | Loop | Short film | ||
| 2023–present | Salem | Zahra Mufasa | TV Series | Lead role (Season 2 onwards) |
| 2024 | Family Vacation | Sylvia | Drama | Lead role |
| 2025 | Dielemma | Short film | ||
| 2025 | The Mommy Club NBO | Herself | Reality TV | Showmax original (11 Episodes) |
