Nomzamo Mbatha
- Date of birth: July 13, 1990
- Place of birth: KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Nationality: South African (also has American citizenship)
- Main activity: Actress, television personality, businesswoman, human rights activist, accountant, producer.
Nomzamo Mbatha is a multifaceted South African public figure. Born in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, she rose to prominence as an actress and television personality. Beyond entertainment, she is recognized for her philanthropic work as the founder of the Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation and as a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Goodwill Ambassador. She is also a qualified accountant.
Career
Nomzamo Mbatha's career began in 2012 when she auditioned for a television show. She gained significant recognition for her acting role as Thandeka Zungu in the South African telenovela Isibaya (2013-2020). Her career expanded to include international film roles, notably in Coming 2 America (2021) and Assassin (2023). She also starred as Nandi and served as an executive producer for the historical drama Shaka iLembe (2023). Beyond acting, Mbatha has been a brand ambassador for Neutrogena, a global ambassador for the CottonOn Foundation, and a Global Citizen Ambassador. She founded the Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation, which focuses on education, youth empowerment, food security, and women's equity.
Children
Nomzamo Mbatha does not have children.
Family
Nomzamo Mbatha has a younger brother, Zamani Mbatha, who is also an actor.
Dating history:
- Nomzamo Mbatha was in a publicly known relationship with Maps Maponyane, which he confirmed in 2016. The exact end date of this relationship is not specified in the provided context, but they were no longer together by 2019. Her current relationship status is not specified in the provided context.
Awards:
- Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 (2018)
- Philanthropist of The Year by E! Entertainment Africa (2018)
- OkayAfrica 100 Women Honoree (2018)
- Golden Key International Honour Society (honorary member) (2019)
- Septimius Award for Best African Actress (2024) for Shaka iLembe
- Forbes Women Africa Entertainer of The Year (2024)
- Forbes Over 30 Under 50 (2024)
- Golden Keys Honorary membership at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and University of Free State (2024)
- GQ Men of the Year Awards (SA) - Woman of the Year (2024)
