KwaZulu-Natal’s Lethkukhanye Mjaji aka Miss Albany has become an overnight South African super star and more importantly a symbol of hope for many. The three-year-old first stole millions of hearts after her uncle Lungisani Mjaji — a photographer — took beautiful photos of her holding a loaf of Albany bread. The photos have gone viral and she has since bagged as the face of the bread company. She has also received a number of goods from various other local brands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Because of this, her uncle has headed online to thank her for the light she has brought to their family and also to the country.Lethkukhanye Mjaji is currently South Africa’s golden girl.

The young model has gone viral on social media after she was captured playing in the mud holding a loaf of Albany bread.

Currently, she is at the top of trends as many discuss how wonderful her rise to fame has been.

Taking to Facebook on Saturday last week, her uncle and photographer Lungisani Mjaji shared a heartfelt post about the light she has brought to their family and to SA.“I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the light you have brought not only to our family but also to the entire artistic community of South Africa. As a model, your presence and grace have been a true inspiration, illuminating the beauty that surrounds us,” he wrote.

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He also went on to share how the name he chose for her — Lethukukhanye — is the perfect name for her because she is “a symbol of hope, and a beacon of beauty and elegance.”

Not ending his lovely post there, he went on to thank ‘Miss Albany’ for all her passion for modelling has done for her family.

“Thank you, Lethukukhanya, for being the incredible model that you are and for being an integral part of our family and South Africa as a whole. Your presence and modeling contributions are deeply valued and appreciated,” he said.