Kids in SouthAfrica had an opportunity to vote for their favourite celebs for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
The Nominees for this year awards were announced in a press briefing in Jo-Burg.
Nomzamo Mbatha, AKA, Siya Kolisi, Kagiso Rabada and Somizi were nominated in the Favourite South African Star category
Nigerian artist Davido is in the Africa nominee in the Favourite Global Music Star group.
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Nomzamo Mbatha recently revealed that she was once a little beauty queen.
She shared a photo of her younger self after what seemed like a pageant crowning.
Nomzamo’s caption read: “My dad hated pageants so much and when he heard my mom had entered me into one at my crèche he was so upset!”
For her, this might have been the first and last time she participated in a beauty pageant as her father disapproved of this.
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It’s never too late to live out your childhood dreams – who knows maybe Nomzamo will be the future Miss Universe.
Nomzamo Mbatha has taken on a new role as the newest Goodwill Ambassador for the UNHCR (United Nations High Commission for Refugees).
She made the announcement on social media stating that;
This morning, as you may have read in the news, I have been appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees . Grateful to the High Commissioner, Filippo Grandi , for believing in my vision and desire to be a tool and instrument for this organisation. Need a UNHCR and Melissar Fleming the gentle guiding lights and literally saviors on some tough days on some of the missions, to the entire GWA team in Geneva and London, you have made this journey so life altering and I know it will get even more from here on, my LuquLuqu family and the @unhcrpartnershipsafrica offices that hold this continent together tirelessly, SALUTE.
The only thing I have ever been sure of throughout the course of my life was that I wanted to serve. In whichever direction life would take me. It is an Honour to join the organization that inspired me as a little girl and continues to implore me as a young woman, to be named Goodwill Ambassador is an honour and a responsibility I hold dear. May we all be surgeons of humanity and the change we so seek to see in this world. Honoured to serve alongside the UNHCR, the United Nations and my continent.
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Actress Nomzamo Mbatha has landed a new role. This is as the Goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.
She has been working closely with the organisation since 2017, raising awareness for the forcibly displaced in Africa.
In a press statement after her appointment, Nomzamo talked of how honored she is. “The strength of refugees, their ability to persevere and their ingenuity. For making the best of a difficult situation is what I celebrate. Being named Goodwill Ambassador is an incredible honour. I can’t wait to embark on this journey, learn more and use my voice to truly be an agent of change.”
Her appointment comes at a time when war, conflict and persecution have forced over 68 million people out of their homes.
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Nomzamo Mbatha posed for a picture with Kwaito star Arthur Mafokate at the ANC Manifesto launch in Durban over the weekend, she had no idea what it would lead to.
When the picture surfaced on social media, fans had a go at Nomzamo appalled that she would take a picture with a “woman beater.”
Arthur was accused of assault in 2017 by former girlfriend singer Cici .
Nomzamo apologised for the photo as says she was absent minded when Arthur took the pic.
Nomzamo responded to the criticism saying she was not thinking straight when she posed for the picture with Arthur. This was after her fans called her out for taking the pics.
I’m cringing with you. I was walking past, post the concert and looking for my manager when he greeted and whipped out his phone for a picture. Being polite I absent ‘mindedly’ obliged. I’m definitely not a fan and I’m sorry I wasn’t present enough to say “Fu*k off, no thanks,” she replied on social media.
I’m cringing with you.
I was walking past, post the concert and looking for my manager when he greeted and whipped out his phone for a picture. Being polite I absent ‘mindedly’ obliged
I’m definitely not a fan and I’m sorry I wasn’t present enough to say “FUCK OFF, no thanks.” https://t.co/aksdsQeWtC— Nomzamo Mbatha (@NomzamoMbatha) January 13, 2019
The African National Congress apologised to Nomzamo Mbatha for musician Arthur Mafokate’s conduct at its Manifesto Launch rally at the Moses Mabhida stadium in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday.
The ANC took to Twitter to offer their apology to the activist.
“We apologise to Nomzamo Mbatha for any offence this despicable conduct may have caused in the execution of her duties as a programme director. We have full confidence in her activism against gender-based violence,” said the party.
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Nomzamo Mbatha took to Social media to encourage her followers.
She gave her fans a lovely message on always sticking to her lane.
This was after some people discouraged her for taking too long to graduate.
This is what she had to say;
I remember seeing on social media vicious people saying I wasn’t the first to graduate and questioning why my graduation was so celebrated, going as far as saying they finished in record time and I did it over NINE YEARS… it broke me… for all of 5 seconds and then I remembered, mine took longer because I was busy BUILDING MY dreams. At my own pace. In my own race. In my own lane. It’s never too late. Do not ever allow the pressures of broken people who have nothing going for them but a sad life to make you feel like you are stagnant. Be grateful for YOUR JOURNEY and all the hurdles and beautiful moments in between. My NINE YEAR VICTORY was all the more sweeter. I wouldn’t change a damn thing! .
2018… you were so LABOUR INTENSIVE. But you were also a year of INTENTION. Your Faith required so much work for it to be alive. You made my heart bigger and so much better. Thank you for teaching and showing me that life requires nothing from me but my very best and it will meet me at that very point. It got lonely. It got quiet. But it got productive and it OVERFLOWED. I am all the more better for the many hearts I encountered and equally allowed to alter mine for the better. I saw the world and the world reciprocated.
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Media personality Nomzamo Mbatha has debuted a new short hairdo. She shared photos from her new look and her fans and followers fell in love with it.
In the photos, she looks beautiful in a flowing orange dress, with her short hair drawing attention to her eyes.
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Nomzamo showed off her new fresh pixie cut today as she shared lunch with US actress, Taraji P. Henson.
When it comes to style it seems Nomzamo can do no wrong as she looks amazing in her new short hairdo.
Nomzamo hosted a brunch put together by FOX Africa as she interviewed Taraji P Henson.
Take a Look at the Pics
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Media personality Nomzamo Mbatha took to social media to share her excitement at being part of an upcoming event. She will be heading to Berlin to take part in the Q Berlin Questions conference.
She will be speaking at what is described as “Berlin’s platform for global discourse. A creative space to exchange views and give orientation in today’s fast changing world.”
In her post, Nomzamo therefore shared her joy.
“I have been invited by the city of Berlin to be a part of this year’s @qberlinquestions as former world leaders, academic researchers, current statesmen, activists, thought leaders and world shakers will be taking to the stage to speak on the world we live in and where we see it going. I am excited to share with the world my thoughts and speak on the plight of the African continent. [sic]”
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Nomzamo Mbatha has come a long way in the media industry. She is now one of the most sought after media personalities in the country.
Her humility is what makes her outstanding even more.
Reminiscing on how her matric dance was, Nomzamo talked about what exactly she had to go through to make it a relaity. She received donations to make her day even more special
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Nomzamo Mbatha recently revealed she was one of the honorable laureates. As such, she now has a rose named after her, at Ludwig’s Rose Farm.
She received an honorary rose alongside Archbishop Desmond Tutu and others at the opening of the 47th Spring Rose Festival.
“Never in a million years did I ever think I would have a rose named after me or join this caliber of laureates,” Nomzamo wrote in part.
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Well its seems this is Nomzamo’s year as she keeps on winning.
Nomzamo was honored with a Rose named after her.
She received the honorary rose alongside former South African president Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Walter and Albertina Sisulu— at the opening of the 47th Spring Rose Festival.
Taking to twitter to make the special announcement this is what she had to say.
“Never in a million years did I ever think I would have a rose named after me or join this caliber of laureates,” Nomzamo captioned a tweet snap in which she can be spotted wearing a floral crown. Yesterday was truly special. Thank you Ludwig Roses for this profound recognition”
Never in a million years did I ever think I would have a rose named after me or join this caliber of laureates… Yesterday was truly special. Thank you Ludwig Roses for this profound recognition💕 🌹 #NomzamoRose pic.twitter.com/IbAwpWu3NP
— Nomzamo Mbatha (@NomzamoMbatha) October 6, 2018
In full bloom … #NomzamoRose pic.twitter.com/iWEDhoJ05X
— Nomzamo Mbatha (@NomzamoMbatha) October 6, 2018
Media personality Nomzamo Mbatha hosted the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Nansen Refugee award ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland.
The annual award is usually presented to an individual or organization aimed at helping those who have been forcibly displaced from their homes. The recipient is then given an opportunity to speak about their work to a global audience.
Sharing the exciting news, Nomzamo Mbatha therefore announced this on her social media account.
This year, the recipient is none other than medical doctor Evan Atar Adaha.
The event took place on Monday the 1st.
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No one is perfect. We all have flaws. As a celebrity however, everyone expects you to be perfect. Nomzamo Mbatha however quashed that notion by revealing her biggest flaw on social media.
Hers, is the inability to ask for help.
One of my biggest flaws is my inability to ask for help.
Something I genuinely want to get better at.— Nomzamo Mbatha (@NomzamoMbatha) September 27, 2018
Nomzamo is not alone in this. Even her fans agreed with her.
Cosmopolitan SA’s August issue has been termed as the activism issue. And who better than Nomzamo Mbatha to grace their cover?
“The August issue is here, and it’s louder than ever! August is women’s month and #TheActivismIssue features one of the most fierce females, @nomzamo_m, on how she turned her celebrity status into a platform for powerful activism and humanitarian work!We decode feminism in our ultimate guide to #GRLPWR ,”Cosmopolitan SA wrote on social media.
Nomzamo is an advocate on matters suicide as a result of depression, and women empowerment too.
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If there is anyone who knows the pain of loss, it is Nomzamo Mbatha.
In an Instagram post, she talked about the tragedy that she was this close to facing while in Los Angeles for the BET Awards. Her sister, Wendy Mbatha, was a victim of an attempted robbery.
Nomzamo talked of how brave her sister was in fighting the two male attackers who wanted to steal her valuables.
“Last week whilst in LA I received a voice note from my baby brother telling me that our sister had been mugged and attacked. Her car broke down at around midnight in the middle of nowhere and two guys approached. Offered to help her. Long story short, she had to wrestle for her life when the attacks came. (sic)”
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Nomzamo Mbatha has taken to Instagram to share the sad news that her sister was a victim of robbery
The robbery incident took place while she was working at the BET Awards in Los Angeles last week following the attempted robbery of her sister, Wendy Mbatha.
Nomzamo shared how her sister bravely fought off two male attackers who wanted to steal her valuables.
In her caption she shared: “Last week whilst in LA I received a voice note from my baby brother telling me that our sister had been mugged and attacked. Her car broke down at around midnight in the middle of nowhere and two guys approached. Offered to help her. Long story short, she had to wrestle for her life when the attacks came. (sic)”
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