Bontle Modiselle Reflects on Emotional Birthday Celebration Filled With Love and Gratitude

• Bontle Modiselle marked her birthday surrounded by love from her family and close friends
• The dancer gave special mention to her husband, Priddy Ugly, and sisters Refilwe and Candice Modiselle for making her day unforgettable
• Bontle opened up about how receiving love can sometimes feel unfamiliar, despite always being ready to give it

Bontle Moloi (nee Modiselle) had fans emotional after sharing a heartfelt reflection on her birthday celebrations, opening up about the joy of feeling deeply seen and loved by the people closest to her.

The dancer and television personality turned 36 on 7 October 2026 and took to social media two days later to share her feelings about the experience. Rather than a simple thank-you post, her message read like a love letter to the people in her life.

A celebration surrounded by those who matter most

Bontle gave a warm shoutout to her husband, rapper Priddy Ugly, her sisters Refilwe and Candice Modiselle, and her two children, among others, crediting them for putting in the effort to make the occasion truly special.

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"I celebrated turning a year older two days ago with everyone I truly love – fully immersed in love, joy and gratitude. Yhu – I felt so special and deeply loved," she wrote.

In a candid moment, she admitted that although she pours love into others without hesitation, she sometimes struggles to accept that same warmth.

"Sometimes I don't know how to receive it (even though I'm always ready to give it), but my heart is so open…and so FULL. There's nothing more I could ask for. Thank you, God!"

Bontle Moloi thanks her wider circle of supporters

Beyond the private celebrations, Bontle made a point of acknowledging the wave of birthday messages she received from fans and followers.

"To every message sent, every story posted, every phone call made and every DM sent – THANK YOU. I'll try my best to get back to everyone (forgive me if I don't). Askies hle – kuningi – the love is plenty. But know that I love and appreciate you all."

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Bontle's message was accompanied by an AI-generated photo of herself with her arm around her younger self, symbolising her personal growth and self-love journey over the years.

Her words struck a genuine chord, reflecting a woman who understands that birthdays are as much about the people around you as they are about the day itself. For Bontle, turning another year older became an opportunity to sit in gratitude and recognise just how full her life truly is.

Read Bontle Moloi's thank-you message below.

Bontle Modiselle emotional over family surprise

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared Bontle Modiselle's emotional reaction to the heartfelt surprise from her family and friends.

During an interview, the dancer was ambushed with pre-recorded voice messages from her loved ones, and her reaction left fans in their feelings.

Source: Briefly News