Shamea Morton Mwangi Age, Wiki and Bio

Shamea Morton Mwangi

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Dancer, Entrepreneur, Radio Host, Singer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth13/05/1982
Age42 years
BirthplaceDecatur, Georgia, USA

Bio/Wiki

Birth NameShamea Yvonne Morton
Full NameShamea Yvonne Morton Mwangi
Nickname(s)Little Miss Tiny Star
Zodiac SignTaurus
HometownDecatur, Georgia

Physical Stats & More

Height5'6" (168 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack with Golden Brown Highlights

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSouthwest DeKalb High School, Georgia
College/University
  • Morris Brown College, Georgia, United States
  • Georgia State University, Georgia, United States
Qualifications
  • Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Morris Brown College
  • Dual degree in Psychology and Sociology from Georgia State University

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsGerald Mwangi (2014-2017; Businessman)
Marriage Date22/07/2017

Family

FatherHubert Morton
MotherSarah Morton
Siblings
  • Tawuana Morton-Taylor
  • Glenda Morton Roberts
Spouse
  • King Solomon Smallwood, Jr. (m.2009 - div.2010; Music Business Manager)
  • Gerald Mwangi (2017-Present; Businessman)
Children
  • Shya Nyambura Mwangi (Born in 2018)
  • Shiloh Wanjiru Mwangi (Born in 2023 via surrogacy)

Career

OverviewShamea Morton Mwangi is a multi-talented entertainer known for her work as an actress, dancer, entrepreneur, radio host, and singer. Her career spans across various platforms including TV shows, music groups, and major events.
Highlights
  • Appeared in films such as 'Drumline', 'Lesson Before Love', 'A Christmas To Remember', 'Ride Along 2', and 'The House Next Door: Meet The Blacks 2'.
  • Served as a cheerleader for the Atlanta Hawks from 2003 to 2014 and captained the Atlanta Falcons cheerleading team from 2011 to 2012.
  • Hosted the NBA All-Star Games in both 2021 and 2022.
  • Co-hosted V-103’s 'The Big Tigger Morning Show' from 2022 to 2023.
  • Joined the reality TV series 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' starting from season 8 and became a full-time cast member in season 16.

Favourites

Car CollectionRolls-Royce Cullinan
AssetsSterling Hall, Atlanta (worth $9 million)

Style Quotient

Car CollectionRolls-Royce Cullinan

Some Lesser Known Facts

Started leading her church choir at the tender age of 4.
Was affectionately nicknamed 'Little Miss Tiny Star' in her childhood years.
Entertained family members by singing and changing costumes as a child.
Learned various dance styles, including hip-hop and jazz, from a young age.
Crowned 'Miss Southwest DeKalb' during her time in high school.
Trained in acting techniques at the Alliance Theater and Nick Conti’s Professional Actor’s Studio in Atlanta.
Part of music groups including the quartet 'Co-Ed'.
Recognized as one of the Most Beautiful Atlantans by Jezebel Magazine in 2012.
Faced challenges with her newborn daughter who was diagnosed with a congenital condition, choanal atresia, in 2023.
Received recognition from ATL Dancers for her contributions as a cheerleader for Women’s History Month in 2024.
Her husband surprised her with a luxurious Rolls-Royce Cullinan in 2025.