Bonang Matheba offers life lessons for young women
Reality TV star and businesswoman Bonang Matheba has shared wise words for her fan girls.
Image: Instagram.
Ladies! Mzansi's Queen B has spoken, so you'll better listen up.
Award-winning media personality and businesswoman Bonang Matheba recently took to her X account to share invaluable life lessons with her followers, particularly aimed at young women striving for success.
With her commanding presence in the entertainment industry, Matheba has become a beacon of inspiration for countless South African girls yearning to carve their own paths.
'Work hard. Make money. Travel the world. Repeat. ☺️,' Matheba wrote on her X timeline.
Her words come at a time when many women face the pressing challenges of navigating a competitive job market while pursuing their dreams.
Having built an impressive empire, Matheba's career spans hosting major events, including the MTV Africa Music Awards, Earthshot Prize Awards and Miss South Africa pageants.
She's also launched her own alcohol brand, House of BNG and has had her own reality shows on TV and YouTube.
Additionally, her collaborations with top international brands like Steve Madden have only cemented her status as a formidable player in the industry.
Matheba's recent post drew significant attention, igniting a wave of discussion among her followers.
While many applauded her for the encouragement, others shared their own realities of hard work and unfulfilled dreams.
@devoted_kay expressed her frustration, saying: "Currently working hard and it's not even enough to travel the province ✋🏽🫶🏻🥺 Empa we will continue working hard 😌."
Similarly, @Katl3goo shared: "Currently working like a donkey on double shifts and still can't afford to leave the province 😩✋🏽🫶🏻 But we move… hard work must hear me whether it wants to or not! 💼💃🏽."
Matheba's status as a role model encourages many young women to follow in her footsteps, no matter how difficult the journey may seem.
@BoityBanks added: "The Queen has spoken and so it shall be! 💋."
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