‘Shaka ILembe’ Actress Nomzamo Mbatha’s Botched Make-Up Disappoints Fans

• Actress Nomzamo Mbatha was a hot topic after footage from her recent interview went viral, with fans focusing on her makeup
• The star was speaking proudly of Shaka iLembe, and the overwhelming reception the team received from viewers
• Social media users could not look past the makeup, admitting that the star's striking beauty was overshadowed
• Briefly News spoke with a trusted makeup artist, who shared advice on how Nomzamo could have corrected the look

It's not every day that you see a stunner like Shaka iLembe actress Nomzamo Mbatha getting dragged for her makeup.

The actress's botched makeup had Instagram talking, with some offering their advice.

Nomzamo's makeup stirs debate

She was in an interview with CNN when her setting powder stole the spotlight. Nomzamo spoke proudly of the success of Shaka iLembe, and the immense support they received from viewers. The third season premiere of the show is fast approaching.

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As she spoke, her blush and setting powder did all the talking, and this disappointed legions of her fans. The video shared by CNN was captioned:

"South African actor @nomzamo_m has long been in the spotlight, but her role as Queen Nandi in the hit series “Shaka iLembe” is redefining her identity. She tells CNN’s @larrymadowo about the overwhelming support she’s received."

Briefly News spoke with the founder of Makeup by Sphume, who shared what went wrong with the look and how it could have been corrected.

"What we see here is baking gone wrong," she said. "Baking is when we add a thick layer of concealer under the eyes, the chin and slightly under the cheeks. This is used to brighten the eye and add definition to the cheekbone after the countour is used," she said.

"What went wrong here is that the makeup artist did not blend it in properly with a contouring brush. They could have also used setting spray to help things get in place and not leave her with a pale look."

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Fans noticed her pale look while wearing her makeup heavily.

zanele6999 asked:

"She’s beautiful, but who did her makeup?"re

nomsking slammed:

"They did NOMZAMO dirty here! Can’t you tell me the camera didn’t see she looked like this? I mean, he lit the interview, right?!

tsiamondlanzi said:

"The makeup, my goodness. Love this woman!! What an impacable of a human being she is... @nomzamo_m I really admire your work and how you portray such bold and powerful characters, haii Mommy keep on doing what you are doing!! Izandla zindlula ikhanda."

thandi4realny questioned:

"Make-up? No, mam. When I dind artist when I find you!🤞🏽😭

zakzr questioned:

"Unfortunately, all the makeup comments are completely valid. This is unacceptable for this level of production. Who did her make up. That person must be fired for disrespecting Queen Nandi?"

thandolamour said:

"The makeup is distracting honestly. That unblended powder is distracting moghirl, what happened?e

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Nomzamo roped into Epstein drama

The jaw-dropping allegation involving actress Nomzamo Mbatha had Ntsiki Mazwai in shock. Fans unearthed photos of Mbatha at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Gates Foundation.

X user @HoppA_RSA1 wrote: "Nomzamo Mbatha was involved in the Epstein files since she had a Private meeting with multi-billionaire businessman Bill William Henry Gates in Ethiopia, June 2025. She later hosted the 25th-anniversary celebration of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation."

However, Ntsiki Mazwai was not buying this, so her response was:

"Bathong, in the Epstein files even? I don’t know if I believe this. This can’t be true. Wasn’t he another generation altogether?"

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In a previous report from Briefly News, Nomzamo Mbatha was worried about the violence towards her friend. She called on the Durban SAPS to act immediately, demanding the arrest of the alleged perpetrator.

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Celebrities and members of the public rallied behind Mbatha, flooding the comments section with calls for justice for the said friend.

Source: Briefly News