Mpoomy Ledwaba, also known as Nompumelelo Ledwaba, is a successful South African businesswoman, an award-winning podcaster, a bestselling author, a radio personality, a motivational speaker, and a wellness advocate.
She is the creator of Wisdom & Wellness. She is highly admired for her sincere voice about religion, mental health, personal development, and living with intent.
Mpoomy Ledwaba Biography
| Full Name | Nompumelelo “Mpoomy” Ledwaba |
| Stage Name | Mpoomy Ledwaba |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | African (Black) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Author, Radio Presenter, Motivational Speaker, Content Creator |
| Height | 165 cm (5’5”) |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Parents | Mr. Ralefeta and Mrs. Ralefeta |
| Spouse | Brenden Praise |
| Children | Nuri Lethabo, Zani Lehumo |
| Relationship | Married |
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Mpoomy Ledwaba (born on January 24, 1994, 32 years old) is from Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Her race is African (Black). She was raised in a loving and supportive family that nurtured her musical talents, including singing at church from a very young age and also speech and drama classes.
She was enrolled in Accounting at the University of Johannesburg but later gave up to follow her entrepreneurial ambitions. The couple met her husband, Brenden Praise, in 2013 and got married in 2017, marking the beginning of her public life.
CAREER
Mpoomy Ledwaba is the founder and CEO of Wisdom & Wellness, a platform for holistic wellness which she started in 2019 while she was going through postpartum depression.
She runs the well-known Wisdom & Wellness with Mpoomy Ledwaba podcast, a series of very deep and meaningful conversations that has garnered multiple award nominations.
She is the author of a coming-of-age book titled How Did We Get Here? and has also won awards for her work as a voice-over artist.
She has really developed her digital presence with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, where she regularly posts motivational content, faith-based messages, wellness tips, and shares her personal stories.
Additionally, she is a highly honoured keynote speaker and brand ambassador, recognized for her warmth, resilience, and ability to engage audiences on issues such as mental health, marriage, motherhood, and living a purpose-driven life.
Awards and Nominations
- SOVAS Award – Africa Radio Category (2023)
- DSTV Content Creator Awards Podcast Finalist (2023)
- Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @mpoomy_ledwaba
- TikTok Handle: @mpoomyledwaba
- YouTube Channel: Mpoomy Ledwaba
PERSONAL LIFE
Mpoomy Ledwaba has been married to South African singer and Idols finalist Brenden Praise since 2017. As a couple, they have two children – Nuri Lethabo, their daughter (2018), and Zani Lehumo, their son (2020), and are expecting their third child in 2026. She usually shares her faith, her marriage journey, and her experiences of motherhood. Her height is 165 cm (5’5”).
NET WORTH
Mpoomy Ledwaba’s net worth is estimated at around $3 million. She makes money from her podcast, YouTube channel, book sales, brand ambassadorships, speaking engagements, voice-over work, and her wellness businesses.
