Venda people are known for wearing outfits made from the Wenda cloth also known as traditional striped material.One amazing thing about this material is that it can be used to design outfits for every occasion, be it parties, formal events or weddings. It can also be used by both sexes. We’ll take a look at some celebrities who have worn these outfits.
Shauwn Mkhize and Nozipho
Last year, businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize and her sister Nozipho attended a traditional wedding, both dressed in wenda. Shauwn wore the one with pink stripes, while Nozipho wore the yellow striped one. The sisters wore Isizulu beads on top and this made them look even more beautiful.
Yemi Alade
Yemi is a Nigerian pop singer. In one of her performances she wore this venda traditional attire and shared that she fell in love with it when she visited South Africa and saw her interviewer in joburg wearing it, she said she couldn’t believe how much she wanted it, and eventually asked her interviewer to sell it to her after the interview and she agreed.
Lady Amar
Lady amar is a disc jockey who has worked with artists such as Makhadzi. Makhadzi is a proud TshiVenda singer, and in one of her music videos alongside Lady amar she wore wenda outfit while the dj wore a skirt and top made from this material.
Basetsana Khumalo
The former Miss SA is a lover of Venda culture. She has shared pictures wearing their different attires. I believe the reason she likes the culture may be because she stayed in their area while studying at the University Venda.
Liteboho Molise
Liteboho is a Lesotho-born actress who has shared pictures wearing the venda traditional outfit.
Thembisa Mdoda
The actress and tv personality attended one of the events wearing a dress made from the red wenda cloth.