Nomzamo Mbatha, a South African actress and producer, won the Best African Actress award at the Septimus Awards. She received this award for her role in the South African TV series Shaka iLembe (2023).
About the Septimius Awards
The Septimius Awards is an international award ceremony showcasing Feature Films, Documentaries, Shorts, Animations, Television Series, and Screenplays. The goal of the awards is to showcase films and projects worldwide and give recognition to the best nominees at their yearly award ceremony. The Septimius Awards is a supporter of new talent and visionary ideas. The Septimius Awards stand out for their three categories: Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Film, each divided by continent. Furthermore, the awards event offers extensive network opportunities. The award ceremonies have a wide range of attendees which include Emmy, BAFTA, and Oscar winners.
Nomzamo Mbatha: An Actress and Producer
Nomzamo Mbatha, born on 13 July 1990 in Durban, is a South African actress, television personality, businesswoman, accountant, and human rights activist. She first gained fame as Thandeka Ndlovu in Isibaya from 2013 to 2020. Following her departure from the show, she entered Hollywood, appearing in Coming 2 America. Additionally, she starred with Bruce Willis in his final film, Assasin.
Growing up, Mbatha attended Rippon Primary School and Bechet High School in Durban. Later, she graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in accounting from the University of Cape Town in 2018.
Her acting career began with Isibaya after a competitive audition process in 2012. Subsequently, she made her film debut in Tell Me Sweet Something (2015) and hosted the travel show Holiday Swap. In the same year, she became the first South African to represent Neutrogena. By 2021, she signed with Creative Artists Agency and starred in Assassin (2023). Finally, in September 2022, she played Nandi and served as an executive producer for Shaka iLembe.
Nomzamo coming back home
In her heartfelt Instagram post, Mbatha expressed, “Coming back home with a little extra weight in my luggage. God’s dream for my life is pretty cool to witness. Thankful for the spirit of surrender and hard work: to trust in the journey and believe in the kept promises… Thank you to iNdlovukazi uNandi, uSontanti… ngokungipha amandla. Thank you Septimius Awards. Thank you @bomb_productions – Desiree, Angus, Nhlanhla Mtaka. Thank you @multichoice_group. Thank you to my directors and language coach Thobani- TO THE ENTIRE CAST AND CREW of 200 creatives on our set (love you guys)… you make me better… and the hundreds of our background actors who help us create magic on screen… thank you to EVERY SINGLE PERSON who has watched our show @shakailembe_mzansi and encouraged us/me along the way.”
Nomzamo Mbatha expressed gratitude to those who have supported her journey. She acknowledged the contributions of the cast and crew of Shaka iLembe, and the encouragement from viewers. This award is a testament to her dedication and the collaborative efforts of everyone involved in her projects.
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