Zola Nombona Celebrates Birthday in Style As She Turns 33: “So Grateful to God for This New Year”

• South African actress Zola Nombona recently marked another year around the sun
• The My Brother's Keeper actress celebrated her birthday in style as she turned 33 years old
• Zola Nombona also shared stunning pictures of herself on social media and paired it with a cute birthday message

South African talented actress Zola Nombona recently marked another year around the sun.

Zola Nombona celebrates her birthday in style

The My Brother's Keeper star Zola Nombona recently celebrated her birthday in style as she turned 33 years old on Monday, 10 March 2025.

The star posted several stunning pictures of herself on her birthday and paired them with a cute message on her Instagram page.

"33. Did you know? Jesus was crucified at 33? (that’s all wethu nothing deep 😂😂) Happy Birthday to me!! So grateful to God for this new year. Entering this era of rebirth with so much gratitude for who God is. Mhle uYehova. Ndiyi youth endala ngoku kwedini."

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Meanwhile, Mzansi celebrities stepped out dressed to kill for the Don Julio Oscars party held in Sandton, Johannesburg. The social media fashion police have been sharing opinions about some of the stars who attended the glamorous event, including former Gomora star Siphesihle Ndaba who wore a daring outfit and the event's host Zola Nombona.

The actress rocked an Ariana Grande-inspired dress with a tight corset and flowing skirt. The dress was designed by Khai Atelier. Although Zola Nombona nailed her look, fans could not help but notice the striking resemblance to Ariana Grande's Oscars gown. A fan with the handle @lindossk shared a side-by-side collage of Ariana and Zola's dresses, giving fans a clear picture of the similarities and differences.

Some said Zola should have gone for another design, while others felt she wore it better than Ariana Grande. Fans also warned South African celebrities against getting inspiration from American celebrities, because local designers always fail to copy the styles and they end up with the botched versions.

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What you need to know about Zola Nombona

From her birth town in Mthatha, Zola now resides in Johannesburg, Gauteng, where she is furthering her art career. She attended Victoria Girls High School, where she pursued drama and acting. She later proceeded to the University of the Witwatersrand where she studied a Dramatic Arts honours degree.

It is through her educational competence and skills that Zola landed her first major acting job as an actress for the drama series Intersexions. Zola is an interesting character who has broken records for starring amongst influential casts. Her rise in the industry is truly a tale of success.

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