When Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung paid tribute to his late mother Mary Twala at her funeral , and said these powerful words "I lost a mother on earth but I have gained the most powerful ancestor", the Idols SA judge wasn't joking but he meant it.
Read More: Somizi Releases #BathuXSomizi Sneaker Line
Read More: Somizi Releases #BathuXSomizi Sneaker Line
Somizi's ancestors have been working overnight and it is a beautiful sight to see their blessings being bestowed upon his life. The TV star has become one of Mzansi's successful media personalities and he is living his wildest dream. Hot on the heels of announcing his collaboration with a successful local footwear brand Bathu Sneakers, where they launched his own sneaker line together #BathuXSomizi, Somizi has bagged another partnership.
The TV star took to Instagram this morning to share that that he has bagged a a new business venture with Mercedes Benz Sandton. The giant motor brand will be driving Somizi to his book-signings and sneaker launch tours.
In a post he shared on Twitter, Somizi expressed how excited he is for this partnership, "Super excited to be part of the @mercedesbenzsandton family......u know when I said I've gained the most powerful ancestor in my mom I guess she was listening.....to God be the glory."
Super excited to be part of the @mercedesbenzsandton family......u know when I said I've gained the most powerful ancestor in my mom I guess she was listening.....to God be the glory.... pic.twitter.com/9WoGihZOfF
— somizi somGAGA (@somizi) February 13, 2021
Fans flooded his post with congratulatory messages. Shimza wrote, "True definition of “The more they speak I’ll if you, the higher you fly!” Last number,"
Somizi has been leveling it up lately. Firstly his cookbook, Dinner at Somizi’s – I Am Not A Chef was recently reported as the highest-selling book in the food and drink category 29 November 2020 – 02 January 2021 in South Africa.
BRANDS: Somizi hits number 1
— Kgopolo Mphela (@PhilMphela) January 7, 2021
The numbers are out and as expected, Somizi’s cookbook is a hit.
Dinner At Somizi’s - I’m Not A Chef, is now the number one selling book in Food & Beverage chart in South Africa with Jamie Oliver coming second
Congrats Somz #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/45hobHN8LV
On his collaboration with Bathu the brand's founder Theo Baloyi said their collabo has been long overdue.
”The #BathuXSomizi sneaker has been a long time coming. I am personally excited about this collaboration with Somizi. He has been a friend of the brand since inception and this needed to be done the right way. I can't wait to see how people receive it.”
Congratulations Somizi.
Image Cred: Sunday World