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10 Things you should know about Nkhensani Nkosi
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Nkhensani Nkosi is widely known as the founder of Stoned Cherrie. Here are 10 Things you should know about Nkhensani Nkosi.
- Nkhensani Nkosi is a fashion designer based in South Africa.
- Her label, Stoned Cherrie, created in 2000, has recently expanded to include eyewear and upholstery.
- Ms. Nkosi has been a television personality, actress and designer, including of ceramics.
- She has traveled throughout Africa and, coupled with her spiritual commitment to the creative process, has become a spokesperson for the diversity of African fashion.
- Her work was exhibited at Fashion Institute of Technology as part of the exhibition Black Fashion Designers from December 2016 to May 2017.
- An image of Nkhensani Nkosi working in her Johannesburg studio is included in the book, “The Language of Fashion Design” as an example of how designer’s develop their collection.
- Manganyi’s film acting credits include Legend of the Hidden City, Tarzan: The Epic Adventures and Kickboxer 5.
- In 2003 Manganyi was a judge on the South African run of the television series Popstars.
- She commented at the time: “In the past the criticism that (Pop Stars) is heavily American influenced could be relevant, but I think our new format has helped to change that.”.
- In the 10 years since Nkhensani launched her local fashion label, Stoned Cherrie, she has been going from strength to strength to catwalk to retail space to fashion awards and a homeware range.