Thuso Mbedu has poured her heart out in a heartfelt Instagram post where she recounts the years she spent not loving her skin color.

The actress’s days of being blind to her beauty are over as she appreciates her melanin. She has also taken it upon herself to encourage other women who are younger to love and appreciate their dark skin.

Thuso Mbedu is making her mark not only in SA but she is also making it big in the US, adding Emmy nominee to her profile and many other achievements.

She spent a good amount of time contemplating whether she should post the picture or not. In her eye-opening post, the picture she shared was taken three years ago, saying it was the first time she ever felt pretty wearing her dark skin.

“I came across this picture that was taken three years ago and the first thought that struck me was “This was the first time I felt pretty in my skin/complexion”. It wasn’t even about the makeup because, as you can see, we went a little left with that. I just absolutely loved the brown of my skin that day.

“For the first time, I, too, could be perceived as pretty ‘despite’ how dark I was. I have always been awkward and stiff and self-conscious in front of a still camera (and still am today) but after seeing that picture it was not as bad so this one image will always hold a special place in my heart,” she recalled.

The model reminisced about when her sister would constantly be told how beautiful she was and not her, as her sister was a bit lighter than her. She encouraged her followers to love their shade right now because she ha a lot of insecurities growing up.

” I hope that my younger followers will learn to love their own shade right now. My niece is the same skin tone as me and so I make it a point to tell her how beautiful she is every day and not because I am making up for anything but because she is beautiful. Nawe umuhle. You’re absolutely beautiful. Don’t let their silence convince you otherwise,” she encouraged.

With over 190 000 followers on Twitter, this international model – Meriam Kaxuxwena, has put Namibia on the map.

She’s one of the most infamous beauty queens in Namibia and often gets into trouble because of her social media posts.
Here is what you need to know about Meriam Kaxuxwena aka MK…

Meriam Kaxuxwena Instagram Account

Yes, Meriam Kaxuxwena is looking for a buyer and she is selling her Instagram account.

Meriam attracts a number of haters on social media because she does not shy away from speaking her mind. Social media users are constantly attacking her, and she is sometimes forced to clap back to defend herself.

The model posted an emotional video on Instagram, telling her fans that her Instagram account is up for sale, and she is selling at the value of N$ 30 000. Meriam’s account has 240 000 followers, and she said to those who are interested in buying it can make a lot of money from it.

“The reason why I’m selling this Instagram You people are so ungrateful, you are very mean and I don’t know why,” she said.

Any takers?
Meriam Kaxuxwena Song

It’s definitely not what you are thinking, Meriam is not a singer and she’s not thinking of going into music. She’s more than fine with being a model and inspiring young ladies that also want to take up the same profession.

You know you have lived and inspired many when someone dedicates a song to you. We thought it was a joke when we heard that Meriam Kaxuxwena ,has a song dedicated to her but it is true.Meriam expressed how she loves the song and she was jamming to it as she shared an Instagram live video. The song was produced by, Namibian up and coming artists Liina and Zulla. Many were left begging for more and asked the model where can they download it.

Meriam Kuxuxwena Age

Meriam is 26 years old. Her birthday is in November.

Meriam Kuxuxwena Education

The first few years of her life were spent in Gibeon, where she relocated to at age six. She attended the Gibeon Primary School. When she was nine years old, she moved to Windhoek. This is where she completed her primary schooling. She attended the Tobias Hainyeko Primary School.

Meriam did her high school studying at Augustineum Secondary School. This is the school where she won her first beauty pageant.

Meriam Kuxuxwena Boyfriend

Who is the most gorgeous lady in Namibia dating? It is not clear. Meriam hasn’t shared much information about her love life, except hinting that she slept in the same bed with Emmanuel Adebayor.

In a Twitter battle between that happened between her and model Dillish, Meriam revealed that she slept in the same bed with Dillish’s boyfriend, soccer player Emmanuel Adebayor two years ago in London. It is not clear if the two were dating at the time.

Zenande Mfenyana has been trending for a while now after she angrily responded to a woman ‘reaching out.’ Ntsiki Mazwai and Ayanda Thabethe defended Zenande with Ayanda apologizing on her behalf.

The woman who slid into Zenande’s DM’s is also pregnant and she tried to ‘comfort’ the actress saying her body and looks will go back to normal after giving birth.

Shocked at the message, Zenande corrected the woman by saying she never viewed herself in any negative way and the woman’s unsolicited advice was not welcomed.

Her swearing at the woman angered social media and they even made #ZenandeMustFall trend. Whilst others tried to justify her actions by saying she is pregnant and her hormones are all over the place, they continued bullying Zenande saying pregnancy does not justify rudeness.

Ntsiki Mazwai shocked people when she stood behind Zenande and called trolls out for their bullying. Ayanda Thabethe also expressed her disapproval of the manner inwhich Twitter trolled a very pregnant Zenande.

She goes on to apologize on her behalf saying enough is enough.

“Guys Zenande is pregnant, growing a human inside of her – please have a little mercy. The fact that this hashtag has been trending the whole day is totally wrong. Ngiyamxolisela lapho awone khona. Sekwanele,” she pleaded.Ever since announcing her pregnancy The Queen actress has had to fight off trolls who mocked her appearance. She instructed them to do a little research on women’s body changes when pregnant.

“I’m carrying a whole human being inside my body, so if you want to say f**ked up things to me about how different I look, be my guest. But I’m done being silent about this cyber bullying towards pregnant women, specifically me in this case,” she wrote on her IG story.

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DJ Dreas’s fan-favorite virtual #5MinFinesse show, is already causing havoc since it bounced back on Instagram. Season 4 of the show kicked off on Monday, after a break and tweeps are loving it.

The show has kept many entertainment lovers on their feet since it was started. It has an audience of more than 30 000 people.The lockdown period has been nothing short of amazing with it airing every midnight on Instagram.

The show has clearly proven that its power truly lies with the audience, and it aims to showcase the Namibian hip-hop culture at a grass-root level. It also provides a platform for the relatively unknown rappers to showcase their talent during these trying times and secure collabos with other artists.

Episode 2 of the show which is currently trending on Twitter featured Vikta Juice Boy, YD Fresh, and Khothatso. Tweeps have been complimenting it and they are happy for its return.

At one point in Mzansi, Big Nuz was the biggest thing in music but things changed and the group split up but it seems they have patched things up and reunited.

Big Nuz which consists of Mampintsha, Danger and the late R Mashesha who passed away in 2015 fell apart when Mampintsha started his own record label West Ink. The famous group were signed to DJ Tira’s Afrotainment record label.

Speaking to Sunday Sun, DJ Tira confirmed that the group is back and plans are underway on how the group will be re-introduced.

“We can’t shy away from the fact that people love the group and its music. So, we decided to bring it back.”

Big Nuz was confirmed as no longer being a part of Afrotainment in 2018 and Tira told Sunday Sun they have not yet decided which label the group will be under.

Danger also confirmed that he and Mampintsha are back to working together.

“We started this group as brothers. We can’t give up like that. Big Nuz represented uMlazi and kwaito fans. We have to keep the legacy of the group and to respect R Mashesha on by continuing with the job even after he passed on.”

It’s good to see the two members back on good terms especially after their failed performance at popular year-end function Fact Durban Rocks on New Year’s Eve, which Danger blamed Mampintsha for not happening.

Mampintsha and Danger recently linked up with DJ Tira to shoot content together and although they didn’t disclose what the content was about. DJ Tira shared an image of them all together on Instagram with the caption “ready t

From fashion and cuisine to music, travel and new trends, these social media influencers are living the life that has left many green with envy.

It is tough to stay relevant and maintain an admirable level of consistency in this industry because it is ever-evolving. What is hot and trendy today, may not be hot and trendy tomorrow.

Whether you’re slaying in this life thing, or life is showing you flames, some form of motivation is always needed.

So who made it onto the list?

1. Khumo Kgwaadira

Khumo Kgwaadira, better known on social media as MissGeeKays.Khumo Kgwaadira is one young woman who is climbing up the entertainment ladder at a fast pace. She surely is determined to make herself a household name in Botswana. Khumo is also a corporate MC and a voice over artist

Her passion and the zeal for the music industry speaks for its self. Khumo Kgwaadira somehow managed to work her way into radio and television broadcasting and by the look of things, her onscreen presence is nothing short of amazing.

With over 70 000 followers on her Instagram, Khumo Kgwaadira commands her own presence with her fashion.

Here’s a few times when Khumo Kgwaadira has left us stunned as her fans.
Khumo is also the founder of a non-profit foundation she named Who Am I, which aims to empower the youth in the country.

2. Maxine Magwape

Based in Gaborone, Botswana, Maxine is the founder and owner of Maxine Makeup and Hair studio and the face of her brand at her retail store, Maxine Hair and Makeup.

30 has never looked this good.Also her frequent travels with husband Mbakiso Magwape means she gets to take her work overseas often and spread her wings and brand.

Maxine has got over 10 000 followers on Instagram and with her make-up tutorials on You Tube, Maxine is one that many envy and look up to.