Category Archives: MZANSI CELEBS

‘I’m alive’: Anele Mdoda on her health scare

Radio personality Anele Mdoda’s fans were worried when she took some time off social media after announcing she was feeling under the weather.

ANELE MDODA ON BATTLING HAY FEVER
The 947 radio host wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Hay fever gets worse as you get older neh? This is madness now. I’m about to nebulise cause it refuses to rain.”

In another post she wrote: “And ndibambi xa ndine flu (I am not pretty when I have flu).”Giving her fans an update, she said her hay fever has worsened. She, however, told them that she does not have Covid-19 as she initially assumed.

“I’m alive guys. Barely. My hay fever became full-blown fever and now I’m sick sick sick. Runny noses, coughs, the lot. It felt like covid a little but my body is not sore,” she wrote.

Her comments section was filled with messages of love from her fans who wished her a speedy recovery.The Masked Singer SA producer also opened up to her followers about her body oudor battle.

In posts on X, she revealed that she has a stubborn armpit.

 

 

 

 

 

 
“Heyi. I seem to have a stubborn armpit, the one on the left. Ayiva Mitchum nothing vha!!! We have a crisis on our hands because wow the volume bhabhaaaa,” she wrote.Before she knew it, her fans were dishing out tips and advice which mostly included usining bicarbonate of soda.

“Bicarbonate of soda mixed with water until it’s a paste, apply and let it dry. Try this for 3-5 days,” said a fan.Others suggested using other brands of deodorant, while others recommend botox.

The media personality later thanked her fans for all the advice and also gave an update.

“Y’all know a lot about armpits. I am in awe and thank you.

“Okay my armpits are good again. So maybe I didn’t put on my roll on well cause I’m back to smelling like a cupcake,” she said.

AKA’s dad Tony Forbes has defended the late rapper’s friends in a new interview

AKA’s father, Tony Forbes, is discouraging the public from pointing fingers at the late rapper’s friends amid his murder investigation, insisting that “there is no evidence” to suggest any wrongdoing.

Tony spoke out in an exclusive interview with eNCA over the weekend.

 
The slain star was gunned down by masked gunmen in Durban in February while in the company of his closest circle. While police claim that they are making headway in the murder investigation, the public has drawn their own conclusions about potential suspects.

AKA’s father, Tony Forbes, is discouraging the public from pointing fingers at the late rapper’s friends amid his murder investigation, insisting that “there is no evidence” to suggest any wrongdoing.

Tony spoke out in an exclusive interview with eNCA over the weekend.

The slain star was gunned down by masked gunmen in Durban in February while in the company of his closest circle. While police claim that they are making headway in the murder investigation, the public has drawn their own conclusions about potential suspects.Meanwhile, Tony Forbes also touched on the police’s murder investigation, which continues seven months after AKA’s death.

Although he has moments of frustration, Tony claimed that the family were patient for the law to take its course.

He said of the police: “They’ve got to do it properly. There’s no point in just arresting people….it takes time.

“The investigating team is working as fast as they can.”

Asavela Mqokiyana Announces the Arrival of Her Bundle of Joy

Asavela Mqokiyana Announces the Arrival of Her Bundle of Joy. Just like many local celebrities, Asavela Mqokiyana waited before she could share the great news. After exactly a month since giving birth, she has announced the arrival of her newborn.

The actress’s journey to motherhood has been one filled with excitement, anticipation, and a whole lot of love. Her pregnancy became a matter of public knowledge when she first shared the wonderful news on her social media platforms. Asavela posted a heartfelt message expressing her gratitude for this new chapter in her life, and her fans immediately flooded her comment section with messages of love and support.

 

 

 

Asavela has always been known for her openness and honesty with her followers, and her pregnancy was no exception. Throughout the pregnancy, she shared glimpses of her experiences, her growing baby bump, and her thoughts and feelings about becoming a mother. Her transparency allowed her fans to feel connected to her on a deeper level, making her journey even more special.

A couple of weeks ago, Asavela revealed that she was expecting a baby girl. Dressed in a pink maternity dress, she stated that the two are going to rock matching outfits.

She ha taken to social media once again to share the wonderful news of the arrival of her daughter with her followers. Asavela posted a heartwarming picture of her newborn child for the first time. Although, it isn’t the full face, one can tel that she is a cutie. The joy and happiness in her posts were evident that this moment was one she had eagerly awaited.

‘Big Brother Africa’ host: Noni Gasa Where is now?

Noni Gasa radiates elegance and confidence. Image: Instagram via @afrodyssee

Noni Gasa is a name that is synonymous with South African fashion flair, she has not only rocked the style scene but has also become a mentor for aspiring fashionistas. Let’s dive into the fabulous world of Noni Gasa, where fashion meets heart and find out what she’s been up to.

 

NONI GASA: THE EARLY YEARS
Born in 1982 in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, this Durban native was destined for stardom. Her early life had its share of twists and turns, including her father’s tragic demise in 2013, which made headlines reports Briefly. But Noni, fueled by ambition, carved her own path.

Education played a big role in her journey. Noni Gasa earned a degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg and then jet-setted off to Italy for a Master’s in Luxury Business.

Her fashion odyssey continued in Shanghai, where she bagged an MBA in Luxury Brand Management from the prestigious IFA Paris. Talk about an academic fashionista!

BIG BROTHER AFRICA
Noni Gasa’s career kicked off with a bang when she became a TV presenter at the tender age of 20 in 2003. She graced screens in shows like M-Net Movies and Big Brother Africa, becoming a household name. But that was just the beginning.

She dabbled in writing, becoming a features editor at Media 24 and later an Associate Editor at GLAMOUR. Magazines loved her! Destiny, Joburg Style, French Magazine—you name it, she conquered it.

Noni Gasa’s career evolution led her to a Public Relations Manager position at Woolworths in 2015, and she even became a consultant to top ad agencies and a global fashion retailer. A true businesswoman!

ALSO READ: Big Brother Mzansi’s Mbali Nkosi, where is she now?

FASHION MOGUL

Noni Gasa founded FashionFwd, her very own fashion agency, with big clients like Unilever and Ogilvy. Plus, she owns part of the Design Academy of Fashion (DAF), mentoring the next wave of designers.

Remember Project Runway, South Africa? Noni was a resident judge in 2018, mentoring young designers to stardom. Awards?

She’s got those too—Best Dressed TV Presenter, Face of South Africa, and Most Stylish TV Personality, to name a few.

CULTIVATING YOUNG TALENT
Noni Gasa isn’t just about glamour. She’s on a mission to boost South Africa’s fashion scene. In 2020, she joined forces with DAF to offer a bursary, covering tuition and living expenses, to an aspiring fashion student.

Generous sponsorships from Elna, Rain, and Woolworths made it happen, changing one student’s life forever.

Noni Gasa continues to be a dynamic force in the fashion world. While she keeps her personal life private, her professional endeavours shine brightly.

She remains committed to nurturing young talent through her involvement with the Design Academy of Fashion (DAF) and her bursary initiative, ensuring that South Africa’s fashion industry continues to thrive and evolve.

Nasty C soars on Times Square billboard

‘BEST RAPPER IN THE WORLD’: NETIZENS REACT TO NASTY C ON TIMES SQUARE BILLBOARD
It’s been a big year for the SMA hitmaker, rapper Nasty C. Earlier this year, he announced that he and his long-term girlfriend Ntombizodwa Beatrice Sibanyoni, who is best known as Sammie Heaven on her social media were expecting their first baby. The adorable couple kept their pregnancy a secret until their bouncing baby boy whom they named Oliver was born.

 

 
In another instance, Nasty C also took time from his schedule to give rapper Cassper Nyovest’s Ivyson Army Tour Mixtape a nod. And now, both rappers are currently touring Africa together in what they call the African Throne tour. And on 15 September, Nasty C decided to release his latest album titled I Love It Here. And, it seems the album is doing quite well as the Crazy Crazy hitmaker appeared on a Times Square billboard recently.

The popular rapper had his fans applauding him after seeing his latest announcement. On Friday, the Said hitmaker rushed to his Instagram feed and showed off that his new album landed him on the Times Square billboard in the United States.