From the army to millionaire: The inspiring story of Influencer Mbali Sebapu ‘Gorgeous Mbali’

Mbalenhle Sebapu, well known by her fans as Gorgeous Mbali, had modest origins. The tale of how she transitioned from being a soldier in the South African National Defence Force to pursuing her passion inspires numerous individuals to pursue their passions. Currently, she is a business magnate and the owner of a well-known and beloved cosmetics brand and jewelry line, and she has no plans to slow down.
How Mbali Sebapu started as a soldier


 

 

 

 

Mbali Sebapu began competing in beauty contests throughout her elementary school years. According to the influencer, she enjoyed getting dolled up and dressing up for these competitions, and her enthusiasm only increased during high school. However, as time passed, she joined the army since it was a reliable method to earn a fair wage, rather than playing the odds and pursuing beauty.

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Gorgeous Mbali social media presence

Mbali started working as a social media influencer as a side gig while she was still in the army. It started to generate a respectable income for her over time. At that point, she made the decision to resign from her position as a soldier and devote herself entirely to being a social media influencer. She earned a lot of Instagram followers since many people admired her sense of style and fashion, and she now has over 500,000 followers.

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Mbali’s makeup and jewellery businesses

She later launched Hermosa Flor, the CEO and Founder of which, a cosmetics and makeup line. At its debut, the makeup company generated a lot of revenue. Mbali disclosed that some orders were delayed as a result of the backing she received from her supporters. She offers a variety of products for sale, including lipstick, eyeshadow, and highlighters. At the youth-owned brands’ Awards, her company’s brand was recognized as the best beauty brand. Prior to that, she was the recipient of the Consumer Choice Award for the Outstanding Female Business Promising.

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Mbali now has a jewelry brand named Angela, which was introduced last year, in addition to her beauty line. In addition to notable personalities like Tumi Linx and many more wearing it, the company has enjoyed the same level of success as Hermosa Flor. Additionally, her supporters have worn her clothing. The wealthiest influencers in Mzansi include Mbali. She owns an AMG and a Mercedes-Benz G wagon, making her garage the stuff of dreams for many. The influencer reportedly has a net worth of R10 million rand, including funding from brands and social media. She also has a small bus for her business