South Africa’s gem Bonang Matheba recently celebrated her 32nd birthday and to celebrate queen B’s day we’ve put together a list of 32 amazing things she’s achieved so far.
32 Things Bonang has achieved
1. First South African celebrity to launch an online reality show called B*Dazzled
2. First international ambassador for the cosmetic brand Revlon in South Africa.
3. Hosted the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards pre-show which made her the first South African to host the pre-ceremony.
4. In 2015, she became the first African to be given an E! News Special Africa on E!
5. Released A book From A to B
6. Owns champagne brand (House of BNG)
7. Most Stylish Female Celebrity in South Africa: You Spectacular Awards 2014
8. First black local star to cover Glamour SA, December 2014
9. Winner: Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards 2015 (Best South African Radio DJ)
10. Female Continental Style Influencer of The Year, Abryanz Fashion Awards (Uganda), Nov. 2015
11. African Woman of The Year, New African Woman Magazine, December 2015
12. Judge: Miss South Africa Pageant 2014
13. Biggest Digital Influencer in Southern Africa: Over 2 million followers (FB & Twitter & Instagram)
14. Digital Influencer of The Year, Channel 24 Social Media Awards, Nov 2015
15. Presenter on SA’s Premiere Lifestyle and Magazine Show : Top Billing, SABC 3
16. Radio DJ: The Front Row, Metro FM
17. LIVE presenter
18. Woolworths ambassador for lingerie collection Distraction by Bonang
19. Launched first clothing line with Legit in 2008
20. Launched Baby star handbag collection in 2009
21. Ambassador for the Nelson Mandela International Day
22. Presenter of Afternoon Express, daily Talk show on SABC 3
23. Judge: SABC 3 Presenter Search 2015
24. Forbes List: 13 African Celebrities to Watch In 2013
25. First Black South African Celebrity to grace the cover of FHM Magazine (2011)
26. Face of Gert Johan Coetzee’s Haute Couture line
27. Winner of the G-Sport Style Star Award
28. Host for the Sentebale Gala Dinner in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Henry Of Wales and His Royal Highness Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso Of Lesotho at Summerplace in Sandton
29. Awarded the 2019 E! Africa’s Ultimate Pop Culture Icon
30. Produced a film in Manchester called Public Figure
31. Winner of the 2018 Iara best media personality award
32. Participated at the UN General Assembly as a moderator
