‘Uzalo’ Actress Asavela Mqokiyana Celebrates Daughter’s 2nd Birthday After Opening Up About Divorce
- Uzalo actress Asavela Mqokiyana celebrated her daughter Pin Pin's second birthday with a touching post
- The star recently opened up about her divorce from her baby daddy, Vuyisa Mqokiyana, when their child was six months old
- Social media users gathered to wish the adorable baby girl a happy birthday, poking fun at her cute photo, in which she wore heels

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One thing about netizens, they love wholesome content. South African actress Asavela Mqokiyana gave the people just that when she gushed over her adorable baby girl, Pin Pin.
On Monday, 18 August 2024, the stunning Uzalo star took to Instagram and posted adorable photos dedicated to Pin Pin, who turned two years old.
"Happy birthday, Pin Pin. I cannot believe that she is a whole 2-year-old. Ukhule Mpondo Elincinci. We love you," she awed.
This post came a day after she was interviewed on Scandal! actress Mapaseka Koetle's podcast, The Mommy Diaries. The interview premiered on Sunday, 17 August 2025. One of the major things she spoke about was going through a divorce while their daughter was just six months old.

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While she was still in love, Asavela Mqokiyana gushed over her boo, praising him for being attentive, “I have such a thoughtful man. I don’t know how I settled for less before. I’ve been with my man for years now, and he never misses anything when it comes to me. Always so gentle even when I’m a bit loco…thungisani right now!”
After finalising her divorce, she posted some weird social media content that had peeps thinking she was going through the most.
In the interview, Mqokiyana spoke about "motherhood, her career, her divorce, and how she chooses to handle social media when the negativity comes her way. Real, raw, and honest, just the way we love it."
SA gushes over Asavela's daughter
Mzansi shared cute words to Asavela and her daughter, wishing her a fantastic day. Here are some of the cute reactions:
Siphokazi Ndlani wished:
"Noooo, I saw the video on TikTok zeChops. It was Pin Pin all along! A blessed birthday to her."
Voodur NUZ stated:
"It's the heels for me. Happy birthday to the little one."
Madlomo2 stated:
"Happy birthday, my baby girl! Nothing stresses me out more than her in heels, but ke ok, and the fact that she can actually walk in her heels is funny."
Yolandelihle said:
"Happy birthday to Pin Pin, Mpondo lakuthi, may she grow older."
Sneziey Msomi gushed:
"Oohhhh, my Pin Pin happy birthday, sweet girl."
Sninimati wished:
"I’m here for the last frame. happy birthday to the princess."
Tee Tee Ratshana3 exclaimed:
"A daughter who stole your whole face! Cuteness overload."
Shannon said:
"Those tiny red bottom heels."
Bukeka Geju guhsed:
"Happy birthday, Nozulu. We love you, EmaMpondweni."
Asavela shows off weight loss
In a previous report from Briefly News, Asavela Mqokiyana shared her weight loss secret with her social media community.
The former Isibaya star revealed that skipping has helped her lose weight. The actress's industry friends and viewers of the show took to her social media post to congratulate her on losing weight
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