The beautiful
and multi-talented Bonang Matheba is currently one of the richest female celebrities in
South Africa with
an impressive net worth.
Bonang
Matheba, a.k.a Queen B, has accumulated her net worth through her successful career
in the media
that began two decades ago. She has been able to dominate all sectors of the media industry,
proving just
how talented she is.
Let's take a look at Bonang Matheba's net worth in 2022 and how she was able to earn her
millions.
Bonang's net worth
As of 2022, Bonang Matheba's net worth is estimated by Forbes to be around $7 million, which is equivalent to about 100 million Rands.
The net worth is usually calculated by subtracting one's liabilities from their assets.
How did Bonang Matheba earn her money?
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Queen B's primary source of wealth is her successful career in the media industry. She has also earned a substantial amount of money from her businesses.
Here is how she has generated money from her exploits.
TV career
Bonang Matheba began her career in TV when she was only 15 years old in 2002 on a kids show on SABC 2 called Manhattan Fantasy Challenge.
Since 2002, she has hosted numerous shows, including the MTV Africa Music Awards in 2016
and Miss South
Africa 2018, among others.
Besides giving her exposure, these top jobs have also helped Bonang Matheba's net worth
grow.
Radio career
Between 2009 to 2014, Bonang hosted a weekend show on YFM called "The B* Hive," which was a huge success.
After leaving YFM, she moved to Metro FM, where she was acted as a radio deejay before
earning a spot
as host for "The Front Row," where she enjoyed success until her resignation.
Film career
Besides being a TV and radio star, Matheba has also made her mark in the film industry.
She appeared in a TV drama called InterSEXions, and in 2019 she produced and
starred in a
documentary called Public Figure.
Between 2017 to 2019, Bonang was the main star in her reality TV show, Being
Bonang.
Endorsements
As one of the most influential personalities in South Africa, Bonang is one of the most highly regarded ambassadors by big brands.
Some of the international brands she has represented over the years include Revlon, Cîroc,
Ipanema
sandals, Peugeot, Samsung South Africa, and BIC Razors.
Her partnership with these brands has earned her millions and helped to build Bonang
Matheba's net
worth.
Bonang Matheba's businesses
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Bonang is also a remarkable businesswoman and is the proprietor of several business ventures that have brought her millions.
She owns a clothing line called Just B which she launched in 2008 in
partnership with
Legit.
In 2017, she started her production house called Bonang Matheba Entertainment
which produced
her reality show, Being Bonang.
Her most recent business venture was in the luxury beverage industry, where she
started House
of BNG in 2019. We can confidently say that her sharp business mind has
helped to boost
Bonang Matheba's net worth.
Bonang Matheba's cars
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With $7 million to her name, Bonang Matheba can afford some of the most luxurious toys in the world, and she does. Some of the cars that Bonang owns include:
- Mercedes Benz Maybach
- Mercedes CLA 45 AMG
- Mercedes Benz G Wagon
- BMW i8
Bonang Matheba's house
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Although Bonang currently lives in New York, USA, she also owns a house in South Africa.
Her exquisite 3-bedroom house is in Waterfall Country Estate in Midrand. Some of the cool
features in
the house include a swimming pool, a garden, and a patio.
In 2020, the house was valued at R6 million, that's just a small fraction of Bonang
Matheba's net
worth.
Is Bonang Matheba the richest celebrity in South Africa?
Bonang Matheba is not the richest celebrity in South Africa, but she is among the top ten richest South African stars.
She is also one of the richest female celebrities in Mzansi and the future looks bright for
her.
With all the investments she has made, Bonang Matheba's net worth is projected to continue growing in the coming years.
With all the investments she has made, Bonang Matheba's net worth is projected to continue growing in the coming years.