Zodwa Wabantu
Born
Zodwa Rebecca Libram

Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupations
  • Media personality
  • socialite
  • dancer
Years active2015present
Children1

Zodwa Wabantu is a South African media personality, socialite and dancer.[1]

Career

Libram left home at the age of 16 and began hustling. She later began her dancing career, dancing in clubs.[2][3][4] She has been a notable dancer in the last few years,[5] and has feuded with fellow dancer Skolopad.[5] She performed at the Doek on Fleek event.[6][7] In 2017, she signed a record deal with Afrotaiment.[8]

In 2018, Wabantu appeared in the season premiere of MTV 2 South Africa's Behind the Story. Her videos have been shared throughout social media, and have a dedicated YouTube channel.[9] In October 2021, she was appointed as brand ambassador for Mazda Menyln.[10] In late 2021, she will host SAAPA Awards.[11]

Controversy

Wabantu makes waves for the fact that she performs without wearing panties.[12][13] In 2017, she was banned from performing in Zimbabwe due to the nature of her performances.[14] She was deported from Zambia over similar issues less than a year later.[15] In 2022, she has been banned from performing in Malawi by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife for her lewd performances.[16]

Personal life

Wabantu purchased land for her business during the winter of 2018.

She made waves on social media regarding her breakup with her now ex-boyfriend after she publicly accused him of being a scamster.

She has her own show called Zodwa Wabantu: Uncensored.[17]

References

  1. Joseph Nkosi (6 November 2019). "Zodwa Wabantu Biography, Age, Boyfriend Name, Son, Charging Fee & Profile". thenation.co.za.
  2. "Here's what Zodwa Wabantu has to say about 'staying power'". Times Live. Times Live (South Africa). Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  3. "Zodwa Wabantu takes to the sky in a 'private jet'". IOL. IOL. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  4. "Zodwa Wabantu is making waves". Herald Live. Herald Live. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  5. 1 2 "This is why Zodwa Wabantu and Skolopad have got serious beef". The South African. The South African. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  6. "Through the grapevine:Both men and women love Zodwa Wabantu!". Mpumalanga New. Mpumalanga New. 22 July 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  7. Thakurdin, Karishma (3 August 2018). "WATCH ǀ Zodwa mobbed by fans". Times Live. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  8. "Zodwa Wabantu: "No one has seen my cookie"". Zalebs. Zalebs. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  9. "Zodwa Wabantu leaves Black Twitter philosophical". Sowetan Live. Sowetan Live. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  10. Bukola (7 October 2021). "Zodwa Wabantu becomes Mazda Menyln ambassador | Fakaza News". Fakaza News. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  11. Adejoy (15 October 2021). "Zodwa excited as she's to present award at SAAPA | Fakaza News". Fakaza News. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  12. "Zodwa Wabantu: 'I won't be wearing panties at #VDJ2018'". IOL. IOL (Independent Online). Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  13. "Zodwa Wabantu: In SA it's okay for Beyoncé to be naked, but I'm trash". Sowetan Live. Sowetan Live. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  14. "Zodwa Wabantu antics at Johanne Masowe". Sunday Mail. Sunday Mail. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  15. "BREAKING NEWS: Zambia deports racy SA dancer Zodwa Wabantu". Independent Online. Independent Online. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
  16. "Zodwa Wabantu banned from performing in Malawi". Independent Online. Independent Online. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  17. "Zodwa Wabantu buys land for her businesses". Channel 24. Channel 24. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
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