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Star FM and Platinum North West TV presenter Nthabiseng Mkwanazi on helping women move forward

I kicked off the year on a very high note for my business. I mean, last year we started the craft business and we didn't know if people will accept us and the product, but look at us now. Through the ups and downs we still standing.

Star FM presenter, Nthabiseng Mkhwanazi

Since 2018 didn't swallow us, then, we need to make the best of 2019 and let more women in South Africa and the world to know who we are and what we are about. What a good way of introducing yourself to the women in the North West province in South Africa,by being invited to a radio magazine programme, Moving Forward, hosted by the beautiful and energetic Nthabiseng Mkwanazi.

Boom Shaka, screengrab from the internet

From the time we were in the car, my aunt and I were busy jamming to the old school Kwaito she was dishing on her show. On our way to her studio, I found myself waving Thobela to every stranger passing by our car. My aunt and I were already in studio with this woman and her listeners who were sending birthday wishes to their loved ones... Talking about radio being a theatre of the mind... Anyway there was such warmth even when meeting up with her. (Please check out my radio interview with her on my facebook wall, khanyiswa ndabeni). My trip to the province was to show my blog readers from Germany, USA and Ukraine what we ordinary South Africans are about. With my Samsung Galaxy Note 8 gadget I was able to share videos of my trip to this mining town. I still say Samsung should add me on their list of ambassadors, I've found myself praising them even on air. Free airtime nhe? But at least they acknowledged us on facebook and even liked our live video showing you guys around the mine township. Yes, Klerkdorp is a gold mine town. Majority of the black community are from the Eatern Cape and Lesoto and their either employed as security guards, miners,domestic workers few are teachers, nurses and policemen. So here we were with this lady who has interviewed the stars.

Nthabiseng the go getter

I mean who were we? The girl has interviewed many Stars during her four year radio career. I can name award winning singer and Afro Soul singer, Amanda Black and Lady Zamar.

Nthabiseng with Lady Zamar, pic supplied

I mean this star in the making literary comes from the dusty streets of Khuma location(Please see the tour of Khuma extention 6 in my facebook wall, khanyiswa ndabeni)

Nthabiseng with news anchor Masabata Sekgonyane

And being raised by a single mother, Dikeledi Mkwanazi didn't stop her from trying to make her dreams of being a plus size model, a TV presenter on Platinum North West TV and presenter on Star FM. Her women's show, Moving forward reach listeners as far as the Free State. Produced for women, the show touches on social issues, relationships, marriage health and home remedies as well as motivational topics.

With Lady Zamar

Apparently radio found this gorgeous lady and not the other way around. But she also see herself grow in the entertainment industry but doesn't want to forget her community in the process.

Trying her luck in playing a guitar

Her other skills include acting and poetry.

We at Ndabeni Creatives don't know what the future holds for this young lady but we can be certain that the sky is the limit for her.

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Spot yourself if you were with us in 2018

At Ndabeni Creatives, our customers are our stars. Please scroll down you might spot yourself and bed reminded of uMgidi, wedding, traditional ceremony, Christmas party, gala dinner you attended in 2018. We were so honored to be part of your special event and I hope you turned heads and our pieces made you stand out and brought the African King and Queen in you. Please if your picture is not here and you want it here, please drop me a Whatsapp will arrange

PR guru, Vista Khalipha at a wedding in Limpopo pic supplied.

Feedback from braodcasterm Iman Rappetti

I look back at the road I have traveled when I started the business and I thought, it will be proper to say thank you to everyone who has landed their support so far. During the festive season, my jewelery has been won at African royal weddings, emigidini nase micimbini.

Communications manager at Viacom, Gabi Mbele at the BET awards last year

I've received a positive feedback on social media, twitter, facebook and instagram. I know I've introduced other features in this blog but I just want to look back and play every customer Brenda Fassie's song, Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu.

African Rosary for Saagar

You can follow me on twitter @ndabenik on facebook: khanyiswa ndabeni, Instagram @khanyiswa2. If have a story that suit the blog please drop me an e-mail on khanyindabenik@gmail.com in the meantime, let me sing.....

Feedback from Nonhle Thema, at Talent Coaching Academy

graphic designer, Nolo

Nosizwe Zembe

Former senior journalist at True Love, Ziphozintle

Screenshots by Gabi

Some neck piece are just simple

We made this transflag for Yaya

Online clothing shop, Do it differently chose our jewellery for their photo shoot

Thank you, my africa, I wont be where I am, without you.

You have given me the will, the will to succeed, thank you for the opportunity, ngiyabonga, brothers and sisters, standing behind me, all teh way.

Oh it gives me hope and it gives me strength, and its all because, Umuntu ngumtu ngabantu X4

Everywhere I go its always the same, your love keeps pushing me day by day. Oh it gives me hope and it gives me strength and I will always remember Umuntu ngumntu ngabantu