Anele Zondo throws Barbie-themed party for her daughter's first birthday
To make her first birthday more memorable, Anele threw a Barbie-themed party attended by dancer Bontle Modiselle, media personality LootLove, DJ Doowop, reality TV start and publicist Lerato Sengadi and friends and family.
The birthday girl and guests donned pink outfits.
Anele took to her timeline to express her gratitude: 'You chose me, and I will always choose you. My daughter's first year Barbie-theme party was nothing short of amazing. I'd like to thank my Lord and saviour Jesus Christ for the strength He's given me. My family for the endless love and support and my friends for being there for me. My daughter is one guys, and she's literally such a go-getter. I'm in love with the fact that she's made me see life differently.'
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