‘Shaka ILembe’ Star Nomzamo Mbatha Discusses Her Hair Journey: “I’m Always Speaking With My Hair”
- TV producer Nomzamo Mbatha, who's been trending on social media this week, recently discussed her love for her natural hair
- Mbatha, who got dragged by Simphiwe Dana on Monday, reveals in an interview that her hairstyles have always carried a message
- South Africans and fans of the former Isibaya actress defended her on social media this week against Dana
- Professional hairstylist Lazaros Sumbane spoke to Briefly News about how ancient Africans used their natural hairstyles as a form of expression
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Shaka ILembe star Nomzamo Mbatha, who got dragged by Simphiwe Dana on social media on Monday, 28 July, recently discussed her love for her hair and owning her crown.
The former Isibaya star, who made headlines this week when she denied rumours that she visited Paul Mashatile's mansion, has opened up about her hair journey.
Mbatha also topped social media trends this week when singer Simphiwe Dana accused her of copying her hairstyle.
The actress recently revealed in an interview with Sowetan that her hair has always carried a message, whether it’s to herself or society.
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"Hair can be a political statement depending on where I am and which carpet I’m walking on. What am I saying? I’m always speaking with my hair, especially when it’s big or taking on a different shape.
"You look at me at the Met Gala, that hair was specific. I said: 'This is what we’re going to do because we are commanding a space'.
"When I have my short pixie and in my natural state as well, I’m allowing my hair to feel the gravity of the sun and wind," says the actress.
Mbatha also advises mothers to be careful of the language they use around little girls when it comes to their hair.
The actress adds that mothers should make their daughters feel confident, as the sooner they embrace their hair, the better relationship they’ll have with their self-esteem.
The TV personality admits that people don’t have to be happy with their hair all the time, but they still need to look in the mirror and love themselves.
Professional hairstylist Lazaros Sumbane spoke to Briefly News journalist Jessica Gcaba about ancient practices of using natural hairstyles as a form of expression.
"If you look at the era of slavery, for example, when the Africans were sent to America, they used their natural hair to create hairstyles in a way that was a form of expression. That was how they communicated with one another. It was a language because they could not be able to speak the foreign language."
Entertainment channel MDN News recently shared on its X account that Ndiredi hitmaker Simphiwe Dana publicly accused Mbatha of copying her popular hairstyle.
The singer claimed that Mbatha’s hairstyle featured in the Shaka ILembe season 2 premiere look is integral to her brand.
South Africans blast Simphiwe Dana
@Moshe_Meso said:
"Every year around this time, she (Simphiwe Dana) becomes a victim of something, it's her victim anniversary."
@rati582021 responded:
"She's (Simphiwe Dana) our South African Nicki Minaj, full of drama."
@K1Milano_RSA replied:
"I have an ask, where is it written ukuthi (that) this is her (Simphiwe Dana) style?"
@Aubrey_Senyolo said:
"Simphiwe Dana is looking for attention👀. Maybe she's releasing her new album tomorrow."
@Immaculatemhlo4 reacted:
"She (Simphiwe Dana) is not the custodian of these ancient African hairstyles, makame kancane (she must back off) please."
@MsTeedoh commented:
"I hate that she's (Nomzamo Mbatha) being dragged into nonsense. She bothers no one."
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SA compares Simphiwe Dana’s hairstyle to Miriam Makeba's
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Simphiwe Dana topped social media trends on Monday, when she was compared to Miriam Makeba.
This comes after the singer accused actress Nomzamo Mbatha of copying her hairstyles on Shaka Ilembe.
South Africans also shared old hairstyles of women in West Africa and asked if Dana would be suing them.
[Mbatha's interview with Sowetan took place before Simphiwe Dana accused her of copying her hairstyle.]
Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.
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Rae Seleme (Entertainment editor) Rae Seleme is a seasoned entertainment writer who kickstarted her writing career on TVSA. She has published articles on Iharare, ZAlebs, The South African before joining Briefly News. Rae obtained her BA Media Studies degree at the University of Limpopo, a copywriting postgraduate diploma from AAA School of Advertising and a PGCE at Unisa. Email: contact@briefly.co.za
Lazaros Sumbane (Founder of Pro Love Salon and Pro Love Academy) Lazaros Sumbane is a qualified artistic and creative hairstylist. With nearly two decades of experience, he excels in cutting, colouring, styling, weaving and crafting for special events. Sumbane was featured in the 2021 SABC3 show "A Cut Above the Rest". In 2018, Lazaros initiated a programme to give back to the elderly.
