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Mpho Wabadimo | |
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| Born | Michelle Dimpho Mvundla 9 August 1994 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Television | Big Brother Mzansi season 3 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Makhathes Productions |
Michelle Dimpho Mvundla (born August 9, 1994) professionally known as Mpho Wabadimo or Mphowabadimo, is a South African entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, tv personality and traditional healer.[1][2][3] She is the first female to win Big Brother Mzansi season 3.[4][5] She made her first debut song "Bonga" in 2023 and gained a recognition in Mzansi Magic reality show Themba: My Inked World after the show.[6][7][8] She is currently owning two companies both in farming and cosmetics.[9][10]
Early life
[edit]Mvundla was born on 1994, in Daveyton, Gauteng, South Africa to a traditional family. She grew up known as a traditional healer "sangoma" from a young age.[11][12]
Career
[edit]Mvundla before Big Brother Mzansi show, she was an aspiring singer, entrepreneur and was currently a traditional healer.[13][14][15]
In 2023, she appeared in a Mzansi Magic reality show title Themba: My Inked World aired season 1 and 2.[16][17] She has collaborated with Castle Milk Stout and Siko Republik celebrating the "Ancestors Day".[18][19][20] She started her music career in 2023 after winning the show whereas she realesed her first debut song "Bonga" that went viral on social media platforms featuring popular musical artist Mlindo the Vocalist.[21][22][23] She appeared in a magazine cover for Bona Magazine.[24][25]
Big Brother Mzansi
[edit]In early 2022, Mvundla entered the Big Brother Mzansi house under the name of Mphowabadimo.[26][27] Throughout the season, she became a fan favorite due to her charisma, humor, and relatability.[28][29] On the 3rd of April 2022, she was crowned the winner of Big Brother Mzansi season 3 "Beke le Beke", taking home the grand prize of R2 million with highest of vote percentage at all the time scoring 36.45%.[30][31][32] She became the first ever female contestant to win the show.[33]
Business ventures
[edit]In 2022, Mvundla became an entrepreneur as she revealed that she bought a farm at the age of 27.[34][35] Her company has been actively involved in livestock farming, specifically focusing on goats and sheep.[36] She also launched her own skincare and hair company, making the "Underground Gang" all so proud named Wabadimo Skincare.[37][38][39] She is also the co-founder beauty and hair salon brand of Zuree.[40][41]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Big Brother Mzansi season 3 | Contestant | Won |
| 2023 | Themba: My Inked World | Herself | Main cast |
References
[edit]- ^ Mathee, Kim (2023-02-10). "Get to know our cover star, Mphowabadimo". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "Mphowabadimo's Life". 2022-09-01. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Mathobela, By Phuti. "Why MPHOWABADIMO is going back to her ancestral bones!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ "Mphowabadimo wins Big Brother Mzansi Season 3 on DStv". www.dstv.com. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Keteyi, Oluthando (2022-04-06). "Mpho crowned 'Big Brother Mzansi' season 3 winner". IOL. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Khulu, Ntombi. "Mphowabadimo on venturing into music, life after Big Brother and 2024 plans". News24. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "Mpho Wabadimo Releases and explains Her First Single Which Is Titled "Bonga" - Gagasi FM". 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Bena, Kamva (2023-04-30). "Mpho Wabadimo set make yet another TV appearance". The South African. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "'One of the toughest and best decisions' - Mpho Wabadimo ventures into farming". African Insider. 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Masasi, Rutendo (2022-08-18). "BBMzansi's Mphowabadimo Launches Skincare Line, Excited Fans Already Lining Up to Order: "Our Coins Are Ready" - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ "Everything You Missed About Mpho Wa Badimo". ZAlebs. Archived from the original on 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Moroeng, Moroba (2025-06-11). "Mzansi Blames Mpho Wa Badimo for Themba Broly's Downfall: "Mpho's Ancestors Are Dealing With Him" - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Makholwa, Angela. "The Calling". Strangers Guide. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Zuko (2023-07-24). ""It's My Dloziversary" - Mpho Wa Badimo celebrates 7 years since accepting her calling". KAYA 959. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Gaanakgomo, Constance. "'I've evolved': Mphowabadimo reflects on milestones after Big Brother Mzansi, music and motherhood". News24. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Mochele, Samantha (2024-07-10). "Mpho wa Badimo exposes dark secrets on Themba: My Inked World". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Selisho, Kaunda (2023-02-05). "'Themba: My Inked World': Mpho Wabadimo shuts Themba's baby mama down". The Citizen. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "CASTLE MILK STOUT CALLS FOR AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY AND TRADITION TO BE NATIONALLY RECOGNISED THROUGH ANCESTORS' DAY – Egoli Jozi New". 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "Everything You Missed About Mpho Wa Badimo". ZAlebs. Archived from the original on 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "Castle Milk Stout calls for African spirituality and tradition to be nationally recognised through Ancestors Day". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Seemela, Masego (2023-10-26). ""Mpho wa Badimo thrilled to embark on her new music career"". SowetanLive. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Khulu, Ntombi. "Mphowabadimo on venturing into music, life after Big Brother and 2024 plans". News24. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Tleane, Lebo (2023-10-23). "Mpho Wabadimo Ventures Into Music". Youth Village. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ "Mpho Wabadimo Disappointed By Themba Broly For Bona Magazine". ZAlebs. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Ngcobo, Nokuthula (2023-03-26). "'The sadness in her eyes': Mphowabadimo's mag cover scrutinised". The South African. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ "Meet a new housemate: Mphowabadimo". dstv-fe-mzansimagic-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Ferreira, Thinus. "Meet the 18 housemates on Big Brother Mzansi". News24. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Nteyi, By Zama. "MPHO Wabadimo: 'Making it to the show was my biggest win'". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Dayile, Qhama. "'The house helped me to heal and address my emotions' - Mphowabadimo on winning #BBMzansi". News24. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Engelbrecht, Compiled by Leandra. "Big Brother Mzansi winner crowned". News24. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Nteyi, By Zama. "MPHO Wabadimo: 'Making it to the show was my biggest win'". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ "MPHO CROWNED THE WINNER OF BIG BROTHER SEASON 3". Retrieved 2025-06-21 – via PressReader.
- ^ Biggie (2025-03-21). "Big Brother Mzansi Winners from Season 1 to Date". Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Katlego (2023-04-09). "Mpho Wabadimo on venturing into farming". KAYA 959. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "'One of the toughest and best decisions' - Mpho Wabadimo ventures into farming". African Insider. 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Bona, Staff (2023-04-13). "Mpho Wabadimo has ventured into farming". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Mabena, Amogelang (2022-08-17). "Big Brother Mzansi S3 Winner and Youtuber Mpho Wa Badimo Launches Wabadimo Skincare". Zkhiphani. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Bukola (2022-08-16). "Mpho Wabadimo launches own skincare company | Fakaza News". FakazaNews. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Balele, Unathi (2023-08-04). "Mphowabadimo lauches a beauty and hair business". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ MagOnline, Mjazz (2023-08-04). "Mpho wa Badimo Takes the Beauty Industry by Storm as Co-owner of Zuree Hair Beauty -". www.mjazzmagonline.co.za. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Famous, SA Richi and (2023-08-04). "Mphowabadimo Is The Co-Owner Of Zuree Hair And Beauty". South Africa Rich And Famous. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
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