Zodwa Wabantu
Born
Zodwa Rebecca Libram

Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupations
  • Media personality
  • socialite
  • dancer
Years active2015–present
Children1

Zodwa Wabantu is a South African media personality, socialite and dancer.[1]

Career

Libram left home at the age of 16 and began hustling. She later began her dancing career, dancing in clubs.[2][3][4] She has been a notable dancer in the last few years,[5] and has feuded with fellow dancer Skolopad.[5] She performed at the Doek on Fleek event.[6][7] In 2017, she signed a record deal with Afrotaiment.[8]

In 2018, Wabantu appeared in the season premiere of MTV 2 South Africa's Behind the Story. Her videos have been shared throughout social media, and have a dedicated YouTube channel.[9] In October 2021, she was appointed as brand ambassador for Mazda Menyln.[10] In late 2021, she will host SAAPA Awards.[11]

Controversy

Wabantu makes waves for the fact that she performs without wearing panties.[12][13] In 2017, she was banned from performing in Zimbabwe due to the nature of her performances.[14] She was deported from Zambia over similar issues less than a year later.[15] In 2022, she has been banned from performing in Malawi by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife for her lewd performances.[16]

Personal life

Wabantu purchased land for her business during the winter of 2018.

She made waves on social media regarding her breakup with her now ex-boyfriend after she publicly accused him of being a scamster.

She has her own show called Zodwa Wabantu: Uncensored.[17]

References

  1. ↑ Joseph Nkosi (6 November 2019). "Zodwa Wabantu Biography, Age, Boyfriend Name, Son, Charging Fee & Profile". thenation.co.za.
  2. ↑ "Here's what Zodwa Wabantu has to say about 'staying power'". Times Live. Times Live (South Africa). Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Zodwa Wabantu takes to the sky in a 'private jet'". IOL. IOL. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Zodwa Wabantu is making waves". Herald Live. Herald Live. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  5. 1 2 "This is why Zodwa Wabantu and Skolopad have got serious beef". The South African. The South African. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  6. ↑ "Through the grapevine:Both men and women love Zodwa Wabantu!". Mpumalanga New. Mpumalanga New. 22 July 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  7. ↑ Thakurdin, Karishma (3 August 2018). "WATCH ǀ Zodwa mobbed by fans". Times Live. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  8. ↑ "Zodwa Wabantu: "No one has seen my cookie"". Zalebs. Zalebs. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  9. ↑ "Zodwa Wabantu leaves Black Twitter philosophical". Sowetan Live. Sowetan Live. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  10. ↑ Bukola (7 October 2021). "Zodwa Wabantu becomes Mazda Menyln ambassador | Fakaza News". Fakaza News. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  11. ↑ Adejoy (15 October 2021). "Zodwa excited as she's to present award at SAAPA | Fakaza News". Fakaza News. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  12. ↑ "Zodwa Wabantu: 'I won't be wearing panties at #VDJ2018'". IOL. IOL (Independent Online). Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  13. ↑ "Zodwa Wabantu: In SA it's okay for Beyoncé to be naked, but I'm trash". Sowetan Live. Sowetan Live. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  14. ↑ "Zodwa Wabantu antics at Johanne Masowe". Sunday Mail. Sunday Mail. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  15. ↑ "BREAKING NEWS: Zambia deports racy SA dancer Zodwa Wabantu". Independent Online. Independent Online. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  16. ↑ "Zodwa Wabantu banned from performing in Malawi". Independent Online. Independent Online. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  17. ↑ "Zodwa Wabantu buys land for her businesses". Channel 24. Channel 24. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.