Robert Albert Wessels, known professionally as Robbie Wessels, was born on
October 30, 1980, in Kroonstad, South Africa. He studied dramatology at the
Technikon of Pretoria and graduated in 2002. His breakthrough came with his role
as Anton in the radio play Blinkwater and later as Poena Pieterse in the
television series Gauteng alêng-alêng. Wessels' music career began with the
release of his debut album, "My Vissermanvriend Se Pa" (2005), which earned him
the title "Beste Nuweling" from Huisgenoot magazine. His song "Leeuloop" was
named Song of the Year by the same publication i...