South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha (Nxumalo) plays Queen Nandi, the mother of the most celebrated Zulu King, Shaka Zulu, on Mzansi Magic show Shaka Ilembe. The first episode aired on 18 June.
Mbatha also takes up the position of executive producer on the show.
Mbatha has come a long way from her days on Mzansi Magic's now-defunct telenovela, Isibaya.
Sporty
The Coming to America 2 actress is the local face of the sportswear brand Puma.
Heroine
Mbatha, a known humanitarian, reminds us that despite her international accolades, including being a Cotton on Foundation Ambassador, one of her causes is to advocate for local marginalised communities and help the youth gain greater access to education.
Skincare ambassador
She's never been about having tons of makeup and keeping her skin dewy and fresh; she is after all also the face of the skincare brand Neutrogena South Africa.
Master of ceremonies
Mbatha's performance has been lauded as brilliant on the first episode of Shaka Ilembe that aired this week.
But that's not the only part driving audiences crazy, her toned and conditioned body is driving South Africans wild.
Mbatha also takes up the position of executive producer on the show.
Mbatha has come a long way from her days on Mzansi Magic's now-defunct telenovela, Isibaya.
Her current list of movies includes the international movie Assassins, where she plays alongside Bruce Willis, to the local production Tell Me Sweet Something.
Sporty
The Coming to America 2 actress is the local face of the sportswear brand Puma.
Heroine
Mbatha, a known humanitarian, reminds us that despite her international accolades, including being a Cotton on Foundation Ambassador, one of her causes is to advocate for local marginalised communities and help the youth gain greater access to education.
Skincare ambassador
She's never been about having tons of makeup and keeping her skin dewy and fresh; she is after all also the face of the skincare brand Neutrogena South Africa.
Master of ceremonies
Mbatha's performance has been lauded as brilliant on the first episode of Shaka Ilembe that aired this week.
But that's not the only part driving audiences crazy, her toned and conditioned body is driving South Africans wild.