Five celebrities running successful businesses in South Africa. You are probably familiar with these faces from on screen television acting, music or TV presenting. However these celebrities have successful set up lucrative businesses on the side for themselves.
1.Nadia Nakai
The ‘Imma Boss’ hit-maker has wowed fans continuously over time and has grown to be a fan favorite. In 2019, Nakai was named an ambassador of sportswear brand Reebok in South Africa.In thee same year, she successfully launched her own clothing line. This came as a collaboration with RedBat to produce Redabat x Bragga clothing line line.
2.Bonang Matheba
She is a presenter, producer, model and businesswoman. In March 2019 she launched her first line of champagne, House of BNG, a luxury Méthode Cap Classique which made her the first black woman to be added to the Méthode Cap Classique Association. The luxury beverage was definitely the highlight of her 2019 and serves as an inspiration to many.
3.Maps Maponyane
Popularly known as ‘Abuti Buns‘, Maps Maponyane owns a restaurant, Buns Out, located in the city of Johannesburg. The burger joint, has been graced by local celebrities the likes of Amanda Du Point and Ayanda Thabethe among others. His restaurant is doing so well, the television presenter opened a second branch in Durban.
4.DJ Zinhle
When she’s not behind the decks, Zinhle Jiyane manages her jewelry collection, ERABYDJZINHLE, which consists of finished watches and bracelets. Zinhle recently also launched Jiyane Atelier, a furniture and décor business, with her friend Brandon Reynolds. Furthermore, Zinhle has done on the side. She also co-wrote Meeting Your Power: Returning Home To Yourself with Nokubonga Mbanga.
5.DJ Sbu
From humble beginnings as a volunteer on community radio, DJ Sbu has juggled multiple successful careers, projects and businesses, including being the first black owner of an energy drink company in the world ‘MoFaya’, 26% of which he sold to Coca-Cola for a cool R493-million. He also launched his own business orientated academy, Hustlers academy.
