South Africa’s media darling Bonang Matheba is so famous her toes have their own Instagram page.
She’s an award-winning media personality and businesswoman and is more times not, the person promoters, organizers call on when they want their events to be successful.
Now, Bonang has levelled up by adding champagne connoisseur to her extensive resume with her own line of ‘champopo’s’, The House of BNG.
Bonang Matheba Kids
Is Bonang ready to settle down?
Queen B assured fans that her future definitely does consist of kids however at the moment she still wants to focus on her career and her lifestyle that involves a lot of travelling, alcohol and partying.
The entrepreneur and reality TV star went on Instagram Live for an interview with IOL where she opened up about the pressures people put on her in terms of marriage and starting her family now that she is in her 30s.
“My life right now I want to party, to enjoy my alcohol beverages, to go to night clubs and party. I want to get on an Emirates plane at two o’clock in the morning and not stress anybody,” she said.
She said when she does eventually have kids her life will completely stop but she wants that to happen when she has enough money to do so and not be completely dependent on the father of her kids should he lose his income.
Bonang & The House of BNG
The Queen, the nickname her fans have given her, had her luxurious beverage brand, the House Of BNG, turned one years-old just yesterday. Bonang introduced us to her MCC last year when she launched it, in a swanky and star-studded launch, attended by the heavyweights of Mzansi’s showbiz.
Bonang Matheba at the House of BNG launch in 2019.
The alcoholic beverage has been receiving some great impressions from the masses, who have had the pleasure to pop its cork. Bonang became the first black woman to become a member of the Cap Classique Producers Association with her MCC.
Bonang has always said she’s a boss but her recent cover shoot for Forbes Africa solidifies that she isn’t all talk.
Bonang Matheba Birthday
Bonang Matheba is known for throwing herself lavish birthday parties. Her 30th birthday party in 2017 cost a whopping R500 000. The event took place at Summer Place in Hyde Park – one of Johannesburg’s most exclusive venues.
“It is going to be a big party… .I’ve saved for over two-and-a-half years, so the budget is crazy – it’s like a wedding,” she told S Magazine ahead of the big day.
Dancers from the Joburg Ballet Company were on hand to perform on the night. Bonang looked stunning in a custom-made dress by local designer, Gert-Johan Coetzee. Planner to the stars, Precious Thamaga from Precious Celebrations, helped Queen B create the spectacular party.
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Bonang Matheba’s Career
Bonang, who is a Global Citizen ambassador, has also been described as a style icon.
Her work ethic is comparable to that of Beyoncé. The stars share the same nickname, Queen B.
Bonang has won numerous awards since making her TV debut on Manhattan Fantasy Challenge in 2002 at the age of 15.
She got her first big break TV break on SABC 1’s popular music show, Live AMP. Queen B co-hosted the show from 2007 to 2012.
Bonang has also worked on Afternoon Express, Clash of the Choirs SA and Presenter Search on 3.
Bonang revealed today that she is the cover girl of Africa’s most influential business magazine
The issue features a list of movers and shakers across the African continent including Ugandan Diplomat and Executive Director of UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima, South African Businesswoman Irene Charnley and Cameroonian Tech Entrepreneur Rebecca Enoncho.
Bonang Matheba Age
Bonnag Matheba was born on June 25, 1987. She is 33 years old.
Bonang Matheba Early Life
She grew up in the North West’s capital city, Mahikeng. Her full name is Bonang Dorothy Matheba. Bonang’s parents, Charlotte Mokoena and Andrew Gampi Matheba were her biggest role models growing up. Her father is a respected professor. Bonang’s mother is currently the Executive Vice-President for HR and Corporate Affairs at Sasol.
Bonang’s family moved to Johannesburg when she was still a child. She lived in Hillbrow and Soweto’s Pimville community before making it big in the entertainment industry.
Bonang’s happy family unit ended when her parents separated. “They gave me love and attention. It was a physical separation, but the love they had for each other and me outweighed everything that was happening around me,” she said in the documentary, Six Zeros To My Name.
Bonang has two half-siblings, model Reabetswe ‘Rambi’ Sechoaro, and younger brother Thabo Mokoena.
