Nomzamo Mbatha is one of the most accomplished celebrities in South Africa who has established herself as an award-winning actress, an internationally renowned humanitarian and a brand ambassador.
Here is a look at Nomzamo Mbatha’s net worth and sources of wealth. For someone who has been in the industry for close to a decade only, Nomzamo has achieved such great milestones and she certainly has a bright future ahead.
What is Nomzamo Mbatha’s net worth?
According to several online sources, Nomzamo Mbatha’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million which places her among the richest actors and actresses in South Africa.
She has built her impressive fortune from her successful career in the media industry as well as from her endorsements.
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Nomzamo Mbatha’s career
A fair share of Nomzamo Mbatha’s net worth has been built from her work in the entertainment industry which she kickstarted in 2012 after becoming a finalist in the 2012 MTV Base VJ Search.
Although she did not win the talent search which had over 600 contestants, the publicity helped her land her first acting career on the Mzansi Magic’s soap opera- Isibaya in 2013 where she played the role of Thandeka Zungu.
Her performance on Isibaya received praise and it helped her land more opportunities. In 2015, Mbatha got roles in a film titled Tell Me Sweet Something and the e.TV’s soapie Umlilo. She also landed a host for the SABC reality show- Holiday Swap.
After conquering South Africa’s film industry, Nomzamo Mbatha spread her wings to the US where she has made some great strides having been signed by a Los-Angeles talent management agency called Creative Artists Agency. She had a role in the American film- Coming 2 America and is set to appear in an upcoming film Die Like Lovers.
In 2020, Nomzamo Mbatha who has a background in modeling hosted the Miss South Africa pageant.
Endorsements
Nomzamo Mbatha’s net worth has also benefited from her endorsement deals with big brands.
Her millions of followers on social media from all over the world make her an ideal partner and big brands are clearly aware of this fact as she is among the most sought after brand ambassadors.
Some of the big brands that she has worked with over the years include Puma, Audi, and Neutrogena.
Nomzamo Mbatha humanitarian works
In addition to her acting and hosting career, Nomzamo Mbatha is also an active humanitarian and has been actively involved in campaigns aimed to uplift the lives of refugees and internally displaced communities.
After being a high-profile supporter for the LuQuLuQu campaign which aims at changing the narratives of refugees, Nomzamo Mbatha was appointed as a goodwill ambassador for UNHCR in January 2019.
She also runs a charitable foundation called Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation which seeks to help marginalized and vulnerable people in the society.