No one can deny that Zodwa Rebecca Libram aka Zodwa Wabantu lives and enjoys her life to the fullest. The South African entertainer, media personality and dancer has been a never ending topic of discussion since her rise to fame and signing a record deal with Afrotainment in 2017.
Zodwa had a rough childhood growing up and lost her mother when she was only 9 years old, along with her other siblings, Libram was then raised by her aunt and grandmother. However, when she was 16, she decided to run away from home in search of a better life for herself, and this is when she began waitressing and exotic dancing in bars and nightclubs in order to survive.
Growing up the dancer never had a stable home so her dream was always to have her own house. This dream became a reality in 2020 and she took to social media to announce she had finally completed building her own home.
Let’s take a Zodwa Wabantu’s house.
Where is Zodwa Wabantu’s House Located?
Zodwa Wabantu’s house is located in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The entertainer said she decided to build there next to her aunt who holds a special place in her heart, additionally, she also plans on moving to and retiring in the city.
Who Paid for Zodwa Wabantu’s House?
In her announcement, the entertainer highlighted that one of her proudest moments in her career is the fact that she bought the land, built and financed her house all by herself. She did not have any loans from the bank or pay any installments and the house is in her name.
How Much Did Zodwa Wabantu’s House Cost?
The media personality built herself a medium size property that has three bedrooms, two garages, a living room, two bathrooms, as well as a kitchen, and a dining room. Although Zodwa Wabantu did not disclose how much her house cost, looking at the size of the property, it is well into the millions.
Controversy
The entertainer is no stranger to controversy, as a waitress she met and started dating former billionaire Mandla Mthembu. The two had a brief but passionate love affair for a few years before they called it quits and went their separate ways. At the time of their relationship, Mandla was married to actress and media personality Khanyi Mbau and the couple had a daughter together.
Around the same time, Zodwa fell pregnant and had a son but kept the identity of the father a secret. However there have been rumors that the children of the two media personalities may be half siblings.
Due to the nature of her performances, she was barred from performing in Zimbabwe in 2017. She was also deported from neighboring Zambia less than a year later for similar reasons.
The entertainer clearly knows how to make her money and stay relevant. Zodwa Wabantu’s house, cars and lavish lifestyle is a testament to her hard work and dedication to her craft.
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