Nandi Madida has marked 23 years in the South African entertainment industry. The presenter, actress and singer shared the milestone in a post on Instagram, Bona reported.
Madida started her career at the age of 15 in 2004. She was the host of Bling, a youth entertainment show on SABC2.
“I love the work that I do. It’s been 23 years in this industry. What a blessing,” Madida said in her post.
Fans, fellow artists and celebrity friends sent her messages of congratulations after the post went up, according to the publication.
Since her start on Bling, Madida has co-hosted several television shows. These include BET A-List, Coke Studio on e.tv, All Access Mzansi and The Next Brand Ambassador on SABC1.
She has also worked as an actress. She played Zokuthula Dhlomo in The Road on Mzansi Magic.
In 2020, she reached viewers around the world as Nala in Black Is King. The musical film was made by Beyonce.
Madida created and hosts a podcast called The Motherhood Network. On the show, women from business, the arts, wellness and public life talk about motherhood, identity and growth.
She has also moved into radio. She took her show Africa Now Radio, which runs on Apple Music, to the youth station YFM.
According to Bona, the show plays African music and culture to millions of listeners in South Africa and other countries.
Madida is known for her music as well. Her vocal feature on a song by DJ Franky gave her a big radio hit and made her name known to many more listeners.
Her song Say U Will, made with rapper K.O, won a SAMA. The South African Music Awards are the country’s top music awards.
Away from music and television, she has worked with large international brands. LUX, Organic Root Stimulator and Weight Watchers have all chosen her as a brand ambassador, the publication reported.
Madida also owns a fashion label called Colour. According to Bona, clothes from the label have been shown on international runways.
Many of the fans who replied to her anniversary post praised her as an example for young women who want to work in the creative arts.
Source: this article is based on reporting by Bona. Image: Bona. Written with the help of AI and published by the Tzaneen Voice Entertainment desk. See our Editorial Standards.
Rirhandzu Baloyi writes about entertainment for Tzaneen Voice. Rirhandzu covers South African music, film, TV, streaming, awards and celebrity news, from amapiano and local soapies to Showmax and Netflix releases. Stories stick to what happened, who was involved and when fans can watch or listen.