Nomzamo Mbatha rubs shoulders with African Presidents

Nomzamo Mbatha rubs shoulders with top dignitaries at the World Economic Forum with Global Citizen.

The South African actress shared photos of herself gallantly standing with the President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame and the President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo.

Taking to social media, Nomzamo shared photos of herself at the event, and also explained each snap.

“A special shout-out to the entire team and board of Global Citizen for an incredibly effective and successful week in Davos! We DID IT!”

“Hosted a panel discussion on the global human moral crisis on food insecurity with @citi and the ways we can catalyze innovative ways to partner with private sector and governments to build sustainable models of change,” she added.

‘Sold her soul’: SA reacts to Nomzamo Mbatha’s Xmas with Oprah

South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha has definitely grown as an actress. The star has bagged a number of international roles and is now rubbing shoulders with the who’s who of Hollywood. In fact, this Christmas, she spent some time with one of the world’s wealthiest talk show hosts, Oprah Winfrey.

While many of her local fans couldn’t be happier for her, some seemingly believe that she has “sold her soul” for the fame and riches.

SA THINKS NOMZAMO ‘SOLD HER SOUL’ AFTER SHE SPENDS CHRISTMAS WITH OPRAH
A number of South African stars are making it big in America and Nomzamo Mbatha is one of them.

The Shaka Ilembe star has not only bagged some big roles in huge US productions, she also has a very close relationship with Hollywood bigwig Oprah Winfrey.

In fact, Nomzamo spent her Christmas holidays with the famous talkshow host and photos from the special time have gone viral here in SA.

Take a look below:

Nomzamo Mbatha celebrate Christmas with Oprah Winfrey. ?? pic.twitter.com/Kuc2ZqSxmp

— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) December 25, 2023

MZANSI HAS MIXED REACTIONS
Many social media users have shared how happy they are that she has reached such a huge level of success.

Others have however shared their thoughts about her having “sold her soul” to be where she is.

“Something is just off with Oprah Winfrey, bo Nomzamo just like things soon they’ll be crying about creepy island activities.” one person said while another wrote:

“I really love Oprah, but there is no way I could feel comfortable Around her, let alone be on the same table and having conversation with her, I will definitely be uncomfortable the whole time, but usistrong ugal..”

Sister love: Nomzamo Mbatha’s birthday letter to Wendy thrills Mzansi

South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha impressed fans with her birthday letter to Wendy.

Nomzamo Mbatha has made many headlines in recent months since Shaka iLembe premiered.

She showed so much class, and fans praised her for her skills.

Showing a close bond and deep love in the series, Nomzamo also showed it in real life.

She is a loving family member and, above all, a great sister to her big sister, Wendy Mbatha.

ALSO READ: ‘I don’t see naked bodies’: Nomzamo Mbatha on ‘Shaka Ilembe’

She showed how much she loved her big sister, and Wendy felt the love and returned the love on Instagram.

Responding to her young sister, Wendy described Nomzamo as a loving angel.

“Thank God for You my Angel❤️, I love you more than you know ❤️”

NOMZAMO MBATHA’S BIRTHDAY LETTER TO WENDY THRILLS MZANSI
Wishing her big sister a happy birthday, Nomzamo showed her love and gave her her position as the firstborn.

“The girl who made our mama a mama. Happy birthday to the one who protects, uplifts and holds us together.” She said.

“A raucous sense of humor, fierce loyalty and can never keep time!! I love you big big and wish you more years than you can even imagine.” she continued.

“Everyone please show some birthday ? love to this amazing girl who’s been our absolute everything ❤️ @w.mbatha” she finished.

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MZANSI WISH WENDY A GREAT DAY
After Nomzamo Mbatha penned a birthday letter to her big sister Wendy, fans also joined in wishing her well.

“@w.mbatha love the love y’all have for each other, Happy birthday mama♥️??!!”

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE OF ONE @w.mbatha You’re the gift that keeps on giving – all you are and have been to @nomzamo_m has become part of what she is to us. We celebrate you, beautiful! ????”

“Happy birthday @w.mbatha many more of God’s blessings upon you sis??❣️??”

“Birthday blessings to your big Sis and many, many more to come. ????”

“That line “nobody do body like you do” is ? percent right, because sis has a fine a$$ body ?Happy birthday ??big sis”

“Our love how you always honour your sister ❤️❤️❤️ it’s beautiful. Happy birthday sis’Wendy!! @w.mbatha”

Nomzamo Mbatha (Queen Nandi) explains the cow dung scene in series #ShakaiLembeMzansi

Talented actress Nomzamo Mbatha, who portrays the character of Shaka Zulu’s mother Queen Nandi took to her social media on Sunday, 30 July to react to the cow dung scene in Shaka Ilembe.

The Shaka Ilembe executive producer Nomzamo Mbatha revealed on her social media that the cow dung used in the series by her character, Queen Nandi was real. That was real, by the way”.

In the episode, her husband Senzangakhona (Senzo Radebe) chases her away and she returns to her birthplace in eLangeni with her daughter and son, Shaka. When she arrives, she is contended with humiliation at the hands of her brother Mgabhi (Siyabonga Shibe) who tells her she’s an embarrassment to the family. You’re a disgrace,” says Mgabhi to Nandi while spitting on the ground.

Nandi is not treated like royalty by her brother who makes her clean her own hut with cow dung, fetches water etc. The actress Nomzamo Mbatha, who plays the role of Queen Nandi and produces the drama series Shaka Ilembe previously revealed to TshisaLIVE that she doesn’t see naked bodies in the series and is unapologetic about how they showcase the story. Mbatha added that she sees people dressed culturally correct for the times they are depicting.

“It’s also important for us to have public discourse about the show because if we don’t that means we have made something mediocre, and I think we have made a very special project. Just like how sports, politics and religion or any other thing divides people, Shaka iLembe might do the same.

This is after some Mzansi Magic viewers attempted to stop MultiChoice from airing content showing bare-breasted women on the hit drama series.

She also revealed to Sowetan that she had to do a lot of research for the Queen Nandi role and believes Shaka Zulu is an important story to tell and they are telling it differently.

“If you can listen to my interviews I have always said I wanted to play the Queen Nandi role. I am happy that I had to portray it.

That was real. By the way ? ? ?#ShakaiLembeMzansi pic.twitter.com/wpFQXEcSzs

— Nomzamo Mbatha (@NomzamoMbatha) July 30, 2023

Nomzamo Mbatha stunning photos at movie premiere in Lagos, Nigeria

Nomzamo Mbatha shines at Gangs of Lagos movie premiere which took place in Lagos, Nigeria.

The SA star stole the show with her stunning outfit and hairstyle.

Nomzamo admits to being fun-drenched at the event.

“This post is dedicated to the creatives. I LOVE to cross pollinate and collaborate across all artistic mediums.
Truly blessed to work with creatives across the continent. We are PanAfrican after all,” she captioned post.

The actress also appreciated those involved in making her night perfect.

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Nomzamo Mbatha at the Gangs of Lagos

Nomzamo Mbatha at the Gangs of Lagos – Pics. Nomzamo Mbatha was born on July 13, 1990 in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. She is an actress and producer, known for Coming 2 America (2021), Assassin (2023) and Tell Me Sweet Something (2015).

She is also known for her role in Isibaya playing as Thandeka Zungu, a TV Series. 2016–2018. 2 episodes. A Hotel Called Memory. Tina. 2017. All About Love. Vivian. 2017. Umlilo. Khwezi. TV Series. 2016. 4 episodes. The Jakes Are Missing. Page. 2015.

Nomzamo Mbatha is another success story of a South African actress making waves in Hollywood. We should be most proud of this growing trend.

Although Charlize Theron has set a benchmark few can match, Tinseltown’s warm embrace of Thuso Mbedu (“The Underground Railroad”), Lesley-Ann Brandt (“Lucifer”) and Sasha Pieterse (“Pretty Little Liars”) is a win.

Nomzamo was spotted in Nigeria on the premiere of Gangs of Lagos. #GangsOfLagos is about A group of friends who each have to navigate their own destiny, growing up on the bustling streets and neighbourhood of Isale Eko, Lagos.

For the premiere of Prime Video’s African original movie, “Gangs of Lagos”, the pacesetters of Nigerian entertainment industries stepped out, decked in their different and daring designated theme of the occasion, “Owambe Gangster.”

The film’s star cast includes Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chiké, Tobi Bakre, Bimbo Ademoye, Chioma Akpotha, Iyabo Ojo, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, Pasuma, Zlatan, Adebowale “Debo” Adedayo (Mr Macaroni), Yhemolee, Tayo Faniran, Demi Banwo, Olarotimi Michael Fakunle, and Damilola Ogunsi.

Directed and produced by Jáde Osiberu, “Gangs Of Lagos” is currently showing on Prime Video.

After Mbatha’s success in Mzansi, she admitted the transition to Hollywood wasn’t smooth sailing. Shooting “Coming 2 America” was a “daunting” task, she said, because of “the bigness of the film, the legacy of the film, being surrounded by Hollywood royalty.” But it emboldened her, too, as she constantly reminded herself “that you’ve worked hard and you deserve to be here.”

Mbatha says it gives her hope that she doesn’t have to sound American to be a successful actress in Hollywood. She doesn’t have to look American to be a successful actress in Hollywood,” she says. “It’s really just a great time to be recognized as Black talent and to be given equal opportunity. In the past, the opportunities were just not there.”

Nomzamo Mbatha to star in upcoming Hollywood film

Nomzamo Mbatha to star in an upcoming Hollywood film that will be premiered in March 2023. The South African star will shine alongside US actors Bruce Willis and Dominic Purcell in the film, Assassin.
The upcoming thriller film is allegedly the last film that Bruce Willis will appear in.

The Die Hard actor announced in 2022 that he was retiring from the movie business after his aphasia diagnosis. The condition reportedly affects the ability to communicate. In early February, Bruce’s family shared an updated diagnosis and said he had frontotemporal dementia.

The news of Nomzamo’s new feature excites fans, as her brand is believed to have grown massively.

Nomzamo Mbatha is gone❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/zf8uxymz7U

— Mlungisi (@Mlu__N2) March 3, 2023

Pictures: Nomzamo Mbatha’s sister, Wendy feels cute in a cute traditional outfit

South African actress and media personality, Nomzamo Mbatha‘s sister Wendy has taken to Instagram to share how cute she is feeling in a beautiful traditional outfit she was wearing today, 11 December in Hambanathi T/ship, Tongaat at actress Thandeka Zulu’s wedding.

From the details on her posts, they were in Tongaat to support uMazulu aka Thandeka who was getting married to her sweetheart, Sabelo.

She is seen rocking a short traditional dress with matching high heels, a fancy black DG handbag, a matching weave, and stunning makeup.

She captioned:

“I feel Cute??♥️ #ThandekaWedsSabelo”

She added:

“We are here to represent uMazulu♥️”

Nomzamo Mbatha spends her birthday working

Coming To America” star Nomzamo Mbatha who celebrates her birthday today shared a then and now picture of herself with a birthday cake and candles on Instagram. The former “Isibaya” actress said she was celebrating her birthday “working”. She wrote: “How it started v how it’s going. supposed to be in Turks and Caicos but being Shaka Zulu’s mom is top line right now lol.” The KZN-born actress is working on the South African historical drama “Shaka Ilemba”, which will release next year.

Mbatha has been cast as Queen Nandi, the revered mother of Shaka. Lemogang Tsipa will play the adult King Shaka and newcomer Ntando Zondi will play the boy Shaka, while Thembinkosi Mthembu will star as King Dingiswayo and Wiseman Mncube as King Zwide.

Set in the 1700s, “Shaka Ilemba” tells the story of the making of the iconic African king, with iterations from his early childhood through to adulthood.

On Monday, Nomzamo boasted about her family visiting her in Joburg for the school holiday. With images of her family at various attractions, Nomzamo was delighted to share some down time with her loved ones.
Officially a week hosting my babies for their first visit to Joburg. We invaded the Palace in Sun City, took over Vilakazi Street and drove around the whole of Johannesburg. Still a raucous crowd with love filling all the spaces in between. The children of my heart are getting so big and my heart cannot take it

Nomzamo Mbatha’s sweet message to her Little Brother

TV actress Nomzamo Mbatha, has taken to her Instagram account to send a sweet message to her little brother Zamani Mbatha.

Nomzamo’s love and adoration for her siblings is apparent from her social media posts, and she never hesitates to praise them. Zamani celebrates his 24th birthday, and it wouldn’t be a sweet celebration without his big sis showing to him on social media. In a series of pictures shared by Nomzamo, the actress shows us just how close they are, and how supportive they are of each other.Zamani has become one of Mzansi’s most talented and loved young actors. We were first introduced to him in Mzansi Magic’s telenovela Isithembiso as Zamani. After the show got canned he landed a new role on Rhythm City as Pule. The actor took to his Instagram account to let his fans know just how much he enjoyed playing Pule after the show got cancelled.

“Today I part ways with Pule Ndlovu(shot my last scenes) I enjoyed every single second with him, in him I found nothing but growth and more range…To my entire @officialrhythmcity family, thank you,ngiyabonga kakhulu,ang’naw’ anele,” he said.He expressed his sadness over the news of the soapies’ cancellation. “I am sad and heartbroken about it. However, I will not carry it with me the whole way up until the end. So, I have decided that I am going to make the most of the last months I have on the show, performing even 10 times better than now. When I started, I didn’t know that this is where I will end up. I went from not knowing what acting was, to being an actor and ekugcineni ngigcine sengisebenza nabantu engikhule ngibukela Kubo [in the end I ended up working with people I grew up looking up to. And the most beautiful part about Rhythm City is that they are very welcoming, there are like a family…”

Mbatha’s charming looks and acting skills have won the hearts of many people in the country and he continues to leave them mesmerised with his talent. He recently bagged a new role on eTV’s drama series Is’phindiselo.

According to a statement released by the channel, “Benjamin “Benny” Ngwenya (Zamani Mbatha) is a young man with a bright future and a perfect family. He is a promising soccer player that wishes to play for Orlando Pirates. Unfortunately, with the hardships of township survival, and an injury, he ends up in jail for a crime he did not commit.