Shamea Morton Mwangi (American Actress) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Actress, Dancer, Entrepreneur, Radio Host, Singer
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	13/05/1982
Age	44 years
Birthplace	Decatur, Georgia, USA

Latest News about Shamea Morton Mwangi

09/03/2025

Shamea Morton Mwangi officially joined the cast of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' for season 16, marking her return to the reality series after appearing as a guest in earlier seasons. The season premiered with a supersized episode on March 9, 2025, on Bravo, with episodes available to stream the following day on Peacock.

2025

Her husband, Gerald Mwangi, surprised Shamea with a luxurious Rolls-Royce Cullinan in 2025, a vehicle that has since become a notable part of her car collection and a symbol of her success as a media personality and entrepreneur.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Shamea Yvonne Morton
Full Name	Shamea Yvonne Morton Mwangi
Nickname(s)	Little Miss Tiny Star

Physical Stats & More

Height	5'6" (168 cm)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black with Golden Brown Highlights

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Southwest 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

Religion	Christianity
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Boyfriends	Gerald Mwangi (2014-2017; Businessman)
Marriage Date	22/07/2017

Family

Father	Hubert Morton
Mother	Sarah 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

Overview	Shamea 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. Appeared on the BET series 'The Ms. Pat Show' and an episode of 'Will Trent'. Founded Shamea Shares, a foundation dedicated to offering young people, particularly girls from underserved communities, opportunities to cultivate their creative gifts through mentorship and programs focused on self-esteem and leadership.

Overview

Shamea 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.
Appeared on the BET series 'The Ms. Pat Show' and an episode of 'Will Trent'.
Founded Shamea Shares, a foundation dedicated to offering young people, particularly girls from underserved communities, opportunities to cultivate their creative gifts through mentorship and programs focused on self-esteem and leadership.

Favourites

Car Collection	Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Assets	Sterling Hall, Atlanta (worth $9 million)

Style Quotient

Car Collection	Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/shameamorton/
Twitter	https://x.com/shameamorton

Some Lesser Known Facts

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

Shamea Morton Mwangi Actress, Dancer, Entrepreneur, Radio Host, Singer American Decatur, Georgia, USA