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Biography
| Name | Bonang Matheba |
| Net Worth | $7.2 million dollars |
| Profession | TV/Radio presenter, Model, Producer, businesswoman |
| Height | 1.73m |
Bonang Matheba, real name Bonang Dorothy Matheba, was (born 25 June 1987, 38 years old), in the North West’s capital city, Mahikeng. She is a multi-award-winning television and radio personality from South Africa.
She is the founder of Bonang Matheba Entertainment and a fashion entrepreneur. From 2007 to 2012, Bonang was a co-host on SABC’s Friday night music show “Live.” Queen B is her famous title.
Family
Her parents, Charlotte Mokoena and Andrew Gampi Matheba, were her main role models when she was younger. Her father, Andrew Gampi Matheba, is a well-known professor, and her mother, Charlotte Mokoena, is presently the Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs at Sasol.
Model Reabetswe’ Rambi’ Sechoaro and brother Thabo Mokoena are her two younger half-siblings. Bonang’s family relocated to Johannesburg when she was a young girl. Before entering the entertainment world, she grew up in Hillbrow and Soweto’s Pimville neighborhood. Bonang’s lovely family was short-lived when her parents divorced.
Education
Bonang Matheba attended Johannesburg’s Fourways High School and then the University of Johannesburg for a marketing program. However, due to the pressures of fame, she dropped out of school and concentrated on her career.
Boyfriend
Euphonik, a music producer and DJ, dated Matheba. After discovering that Euphonik had physically abused her, she charged him with assault. After the couple reconnected, she dropped the charges. People claimed Matheba lied about the incident.
In 2015, Bonang Matheba’s romance with rapper AKA was the buzz of the town. The duo began dating while DJ Zinhle, AKA’s girlfriend, was pregnant with their first kid.
Zinhle made the allegation in a post about their breakup on her blog. Bonang and AKA both rejected the allegations of infidelity and threatened legal action. Neither of them ever did, and they soon became a pair.
AKA and Bonang made their romance official on Instagram in 2016 after months of teasing their fans. Their relationship ended in late 2017.
Career
After joining ‘ Live, ‘ she became an instant success and the most sought-after celebrity in South Africa. She dubbed herself ‘Host with the Most.’ Since then, she has won numerous music and television accolades, including the South African Music Awards, the South African Film and Television Awards, the Channel O Music Awards, and countless beauty pageants, including Miss South Africa.
Bonang created her clothing line, Just B, in 2008. She collaborated with Legit, a shop, and later worked on handbags with a London-based designer. The Baby Star was the brand’s name at the time. She then sent a demo tape to a radio station named Y-FM in 2009 but was turned down for two years.
Later, she got her show, the B-hive, which drew many youthful people. Bonang collaborated with Woolworths in 2014 to launch the “Bonang for Distraction” lingerie range. She replaced Siphokazi, who had previously succeeded Azania Mosaka, as the new radio DJ for Metro FM that year.
The Front Row had a significant audience until she disagreed with the manager over an on-air reshuffle with her opponent, Lerato Kganyago, without her knowledge. The day after, she quit the radio station. In 2016, she was named the African ambassador for Ciroc vodka with David Tlale, a fashion designer, and other DJs and performers.
She visited Brazil in 2017 and was named the African brand ambassador for Ipanema Sandals. She connected with sandal makers during her tour and shot an ad in Rio de Janeiro.
“Being Bonang” was a reality show that aired in 2007. Later, the show grew in popularity because it featured her day-to-day existence. Season two was launched in May 2018, showing on DStv channel 103. All these career successes had a significant impact on Bonaga Matheba’s net worth.
Bonang Matheba Book
Bonang Matheba’s best-selling book, From A to B, was published in 2017. In it, she discusses some personal information about her life and her journey to popularity.
TV Appearances
● InterSEXions
● Tropika Island of Treasure 3
● 10 Over 10
● Glambition
● Miss South Africa
● BBC World News.
Awards
● 2012: Woman of the Year Reader’s Choice, Glamour Awards.
● 2013: Favourite TV Host, You Spectacular Awards.
● 2014: Most Stylish Media Personality, SA Style Awards
● 2015: Best South African Radio DJ, Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
● – Style Icon of the Year, SA Style Awards
● – Digital Influencer of the Year, Channel 24 Social Media Awards.
● – African Woman of the Year, New African Woman Magazine
House And Cars
Bonang Matheba purchased her first property when she was twenty-two years old. When she was 29, she acquired her second home and became a multi-property owner. Bonnag has flaunted her opulent residences on Top Billing in various segments.
Bonang owns several high-end automobiles, including various Mercedes-Benz models. She currently drives a white Mercedes G-Wagon around town.
Philanthropy
Bonang has stated that she intends to establish a school in Soweto. Her late grandmother, who raised her, grew up in Soweto, and she only remembers the township fondly. Bonang’s free school would be run by the community, with moms working there.
The Bonang Matheba Bursary Fund, headed by Queen B, intends to provide 300 young women with the opportunity to continue their education after high school. By 2030, she plans to have 300 females in school.
Social Media
You can follow Bonang Matheba on Instagram via her handle: @Bonang. Her Twitter handle is @Bonang or @QueenBs_World.
Net Worth
Bonang Matheba is a South African television presenter, radio personality, businesswoman, producer, model, and philanthropist with an estimated net worth of $7.2 million. With Queen B starting many businesses and launching BMoji, an emoji app, these are projected to rise. Bonang has her lingerie and T-shirt lines with Woolworths and Superbalist, respectively.
People Also Ask for FAQs
How much does Bonang Matheba earn?
Bonang Matheba earns R180,000 per year.
How did Bonang Matheba became famous?
After joining ‘ Live, ‘ Bonang became an instant success and the most sought-after celebrity in South Africa. She dubbed herself ‘Host with the Most.’
