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Usain Bolt ,Minnie Dlamini and Somizi will host the Sun Met

Posted on by Molly Mwangi

Usain Bolt has been announced as the host of the Sun Met alongside  Minnie Dlamini-Jones and Somizi Mhlongo.

The Sun Met, dubbed “Africa’s richest race day” is due to take place on Saturday, 26 January at the Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town.

The 2019 edition of the horse-racing event will be the second year in a row that Minnie and Usain will be working together.

Not straying too far from last year’s “African-inspired prints”, this year’s theme is “African Luxury: Precious Metals”.

Check out the Announcement

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Bonang Matheba And Somizi Kiss And Make Up

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If their last photo is to go by, then it is safe to say that Bonang Matheba and Somizi Mhlongo have reunited.

The two were at the Tropika Smooth Fan shoot in Cape Town, where they were evidently all smiles.

The question now is, have they reunited or was it just for work?

Somizi and Bonang had a fallout after Somizi is said to have told DJ Zinhle about AKA and Bonang’s affair.

Somizi later said he no longer wanted a relationship with Bonang.

Well, when it comes to relationships, never take any sides.

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Somizi message to upcoming desginers

Posted on by Molly Mwangi

Somizi is well known for his bold looks ,which means he has had to Interact with lots of designers.

Speaking on his Metro FM Breakfast show with DJ Fresh on Tuesday Somizi said that he was amazed by the talent in SA but was concerned by the rise of designers who thought they were celebs.

“I spoke about it at the Durban Fashion Fair, South African designer’s work should speak for itself versus them pushing the face before their work. They want to be famous. I don’t want to know the designer’s face. I want to know the designer’s work.”

He also stated that designers need to understand that not everyone was meant to design couture. Instead they should look to work on everyday clothing to push their brand.

Somizi Mhlongo to host 2018 Feather Awards

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Media personality Somizi Mhlongo is set to host the 10th annual Feather Awards on November 15th.

The announcement making him the host was made yesterday at Constitution Hill, Johannesburg.

Somizi was dressed in an all white outfit, carrying a Louis Vuitton bag.

“It’s going to be lit. If you are sensitive go off-line on the day. If you are fragile don’t come. But if you are willing to take it as much as I have taken it over the years [then] come. It’s going to be fabulous. I’m really honoured, excited and I deserve it,” he said evidently excited.

Somizi has been added in a Comedy event Lineup

Posted on by Molly Mwangi

Mhlongo will be performing at the  South Africa’s premier comedy event Blacks Only. The event takes place on August 11 at Ticketpro Dome in Northgate, Johannesburg.

Mhlongo will share the stage with comics such as Daliso Chaponda (UK), Dwayne Perkins (US) and locals Kagiso Mokgadi, Mpho Popps, Sifiso Nene, Tumi Morake and Skhumba Hlophe.

Somizi also revealed  he was confident he will do well because he was a “natural born” comedian.

“My father was one of the best comedians. Being funny is something that comes naturally. I don’t have to try hard.”

Somizi not here for a tweep who made racist remarks

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Somizi Mhlongo, plans court action against the woman who has since gone to ground after calling him “a homosexual k****tjie” on Twitter that sparked massive outrage on Tuesday.

Lia Meyer who has since gone to ground and who is reportedly “under sedation” following her comment on Twitter on Tuesday, deleted her @Liaa_Nu account after writing “Isn’t @somizi like a homosexual k*****tjie?” and then claimed that her account was hacked and that she’s not responsible for any comments on any of her social media.

Checkout the Tweets

Somizi speaks on Bonang reality show

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Somizi was asked  for his opinion on Being Bonang, Somizi said he thinks Bonang has learnt from her mistakes.

“I think she’s mature and old enough to have learnt her lessons in season one, and this is the time for her to rectify and fix those things, because I’m sure she didn’t have an idea or a concept of how reality [shows] work. So she had her own perceptions, but she realised now that reality has to be real. So I believe she’s gonna be more real.”

The choreographer, who has his own popular reality show, says that he is honestly rooting for Queen B:

“She’s got an amazing personality, we are going to love her. I’m rooting for her, honestly.” 

Somizi Mhlongo relieved after launch of ‘How Long?’

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Somizi Mhlongo has no one but playwright Gibson Kente to thank for his life. This is because his parents actually met in one of Kente’s productions and thus conceived him.

At the launch of How Long? Somizi told media how he felt he had come full circle.

How Long? had been banned  45 years ago because of its political undertones. Kente was also imprisoned.

The play, was a response to pressure from Black Consciousness movements that cultural work needed to reflect the conditions of the oppressed.

Relief

Somizi is now a relieved man.

 

“Some people may think theater in South Africa is dying. It hasn’t died, or is even attempting to be in a coma. We just need bums on seats.

“When I was asked to choreograph I was really honoured. This is where I was conceived. I have come full circle. For me it’s not just a pay cheque. It’s in my blood because of my parents, I had no choice really.”

He is hoping that The Playhouse will be inundated with bookings.

 

The cast includes well-known local stars Thembi Mtshali, Phindile Gwala and Khaya Dladla. The show runs from May 5 to 27.

Somizi to take hot seat in Comedy Central’s third South African Roast

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Socialite and choreographer Somizi Mhlongo will be taking the hot seat on Comedy Central Roast of Somizi. It will be broadcast on DStv 122 on May 7th.

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An uncensored version of the same will be available from 8th May.

This is the third installment after Steve Hofmeyr’s in 2012 and Kenny Kunene’s in 2014.

“We’re definitely looking forward to seeing both Somizi and the panel feel the burn,” a statement from Comedy Central’s Dillon Khan read.

Excited to be part of it

In the statement, Somizi said: “South Africans throw shade on a daily basis with no filter and that’s how we like our roasts.

“I am really excited to be the Roastee. The moment Comedy Central approached me I grabbed the opportunity. I have always wanted to be part of this project. I have what it takes to handle the heat because I am thick skinned. Despite my trials I am here standing and ready for the next bout. I’m definitely up for this, especially when I get to have the last laugh at the panelists.”

The filming of Somizi’s roast is open to the public. It will take place on the 26th of April at The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg.