He tells of growing up with 24 children in a house with famous. Somizi mhlongo has never been one to open up about his sexuality in public even though he s openly gay. Bonang matheba and all south african celebrities who are. Later, the couple noticed they would soon have their first child named bahumi. Somizi started working in the entertainment industry at the age of six, and this is a book by someone who has seen the highs and lows of fame.
Idol sa judge somizi mhlongo recently bought a brand new ride and took it to his mom for blessings as most of us are counting down the days until pay day, the idols sa judge has spoilt himself with a brand new bmw i8, which according to the manufacturer s website is worth over r1. Finally the story that s been brewing on the net makes the front page of tabloid papers. Choreographer and idols south africa judge somizi mhlongo at diamonds and. Living with an illness, sexual assault allegations and his downfall, somizi reveals in his book. Noone in my opinion epitomizes the tumultuousness of this industry more than somizi. Somizis frail look makes the front page phil mphela blog. Bahumi s famous father, somizi mhlongo innocuously posted a picture of his daughter and friend on instagram.
This wednesday, somizi launches his much anticipated autobiography dominoes, unbreakable spirit, which delves into the star s personal issues, including living with an illness, sexual assault allegations and his first times. The murmur around somizi s health has been going on for quiet sometime now. Somizi cowrote the book with journalist and author lesley mofokeng, sharing his life, the spotlight, entertainment biz, childhood days in soweto, the role of his parents ndaba mhlongo and mary twala, his sexuality and friendship with the late lebo mathosa. Born of acting royalty, his father ndaba mshefane mhlongo was an incomparable comedy genius and his mother mary twala is a revered performer who is still active in the industry to this day. Somizi explains how he got his ex girlfriend pregnant being gay. When i fathered a child i already knew i was not a straight guy. Theyve both been in the game for a long time and as the frenemies battle it out the ultimate prize is your love.
A saucy snap of largerthanlife s tv star, somizi mhlongo, putting in the hard yards in the gym to get that wellsculpted butt and amazing summer body has broken the internet. On june 29, 2017, mhlongo released his autobiographical book named dominoes, unbreakable spirit. Transport minister fikile mbalula is expected to report somizi mhlongo for contravening the lockdown regulation on fake news and. Dont speak to your ancestors until you know exactly what you want this week, somizi mhlongo launched his book on the same day as the season finale of his reality show. Mhlongo became lead choreographer for numerous shows and events, including the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 fifa world cup and 20 africa cup of nations. This week somizi mhlongo will be releasing his anticipated book dominoes. The media personality is getting ready to release his new book, dominoesunbreakable spirit, this week. Exclusive books revealed that somizi s book is far from being the highestselling biography the retailer has ever sold. Somizi mhlongo being sued for r5m for juicy section of the.
It s been more than a year since the epic fallout of media personalities. Somizi mhlongo is currently working on compiling a book. Somizi buyani mhlongo is a south african television presenter, radio personality, choreographer, actor and singer. In 2011, she was nominated for africa movie academy award for best actress in a supporting role. The book is able to unpack such jarring contrasts of gay life without the academic analysis.
In may, viewers were invited to the flamboyant, world of somizi mhlongo who s on a constant quest to live his life to the fullest. According to buzz south africa, somizi mhlongo s memoir, dominoes. Somizi mhlongo born 23 december 1972 is a television personality, actor. He later went on to star in the film adaptation of sarafina. Somizis book is far from being the highest sold biography. Somizi buyani mhlongo was born on december 23, 1972, in soweto, a borough of johannesburg, to a veteran actress, mary twala, and the late actor and comedian, ndaba mhlongo. Unbreakable spirit was the highestselling autobiography ever. Thoughts on somizis dominoes unbreakable spirit book read. Somizis b00ty causes chaos at gym man tempted picture. Somizi mhlongo is a south african movie star, singer, and choreographer, as well as a radio and tv personality. Unbreakable spirit, has done well when it was released earlier this year.
Unbreakable spirit, the biography is credited to both mhlongo and journalist lesley mofokeng. Personally having seen somgaga i wondered why hed agree to do the feather awards performance when there s. He rose to prominence through his appearance on the 1992 south african political. Idols judge, choreographer and tv personality somizi mhlongos book dares black children to dream big. Somizi mhlongo feels betrayed by his daughter bahumi youtube. His career began when he was years old he joined the broadway musical sarafina. Unbreakable spirit was the highestselling autobiography ever sold by the company. As he revelled in the spotlight at the launch of his biography last week, somizi mhlongo admitted that he hasnt actually read his own book. It s this lack of detail that s most disappointing. Mhlongo says he felt it was the perfect title to sum up his life s journey. I bumped into someone that i looked up to at that time. Somizi mhlongo can now add author to his credentials.
On friday, mhlongo, who is also an idols sa judge, posted videos of himself at the exclusive books store. We were all treated to a glimpse of the high points and low moments that make this talented entertainer and businessman tick. As if having his own reality show is not enough to make us bowdown in respect for his achievements, somizi mhlongo is now looking at compiling a book. Somizi buyani mhlongo born 23 december 1972 is a south african television presenter, radio. April 27, 2017 entertainment sa 0 comments somizi mhlongo is currently working on compiling a book. While he is admittedly still young at 44, mhlongo s lived a very eventful, public and outrageous life. Unbreakable spirit the somizi mhlongo story book discussion. We are all curious to find out the details of his personal journey. Somizi mhlongo is one of the most open and proud face of gay people in south africa. The story of somizi mhlongo is one of breaking down walls and triumphantly. The memoir will give readers a glimpse in somgaga s life, fame, his childhood, and his relationship with his parents ndaba mhlongo. As if the errors in bonang matheba s book, bonang from a to b, were not enough trouble for her, somizi mhlongo and her exboyfriend euphonik have reportedly sent her letters instructing her to. Somizi is undoubtedly one of the most famous people in south africa.
Thoughts on somizis dominoes unbreakable spirit book. The books author, somizi mhlongo, took to social media to celebrate in true somgaga style. Somizi mhlongo biography, age, parents, husband, daughter, net. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. He was a local musician known as eric d, whose disco music kept local dance floors alive back in the 1980s, says the text in the book. And now, thanks to the success of his first book, dominoes. Homeboy was going about his gym routine at the gym, but what made the picture saucy and raised eyebrows was a look from a guy who was seemingly starring at his b00ty. Yesterday, somgaga took to social media to reveal the cover of his book, and informed his fans that it launches in three days. A glimpse at bonangs book reveals the muchanticipated explanation for her sudden breakup with her former bff somizi.
Mhlongo has a child with actress palesa madisakwane. It tells the story of the idols south africa judge s extraordinary life. Somizi mhlongo has been in the entertainment business for almost 30 years. Unbreakable spirit you can now add best selling author to his cv. The mostanticipated, recordbreaking final episode of somizi and mohale. Fans worried about somizis daughter bahumis health she. The promo for his book says the story of somizi mhlongo is one triumphantly demolishing the hurdles and curveballs thrown his way.
He s a dance choreographer, a radio personality, a reality tv star. Bahumi mhlongo s new slim figure has the masses quite concerned about her health. Here she is with the socalled symbol of peace, go do research you will find its. Tv personality somizi mhlongo released his book on wednesday and it is quite a read. The fourpart wedding extravaganza has taken the crown as the show with. Twala has featured in several south african local productions. Mary twala born september 14, 1940 is a veteran south african actress. South african book retailer exclusive books has dismissed a claim made by somizi mhlongo that his memoir dominoes. Somizi says he has hiv, cancer or diabetes the citizen. Somizis book not the highest selling autobiography ever. Somizi says he has hiv, cancer or diabetes citizen reporter choreographer and idols south africa judge somizi mhlongo at diamonds and doring festival in kimberly over the easter weekend from. The books author, somizi mhlongo, took to social media to celebrate in. In 1992, he appeared on the musical and political film, sarafina. With the experience of both his parents, he became exposed to the entertainment industry at a very young age.
Somizi mhlongo has been severed with a letter of demand from 80 s bubblegum singer and hairdresser eric d. Bahumi s dress revealed her arms and they immediately became a talking point. The two met at somizis dominoes book launch signing in 2017. That s the inside scoop from those close to bonang matheba and somizi mhlongo. Media personality somizi s much anticipated autobiography dominoes, unbreakable spirit is coming out tomorrow. Somizi s followers soon flooded him with insensitive questions. Exclusive books has dismissed a claim made by somizi mhlongo that his memoir dominoes. Somizi throws shade at bonangs book in a way only he can. Bonang matheba and somizi mhlongo, has reached new heights. The story of somizi mhlongo is one of breaking down walls and triumphantly demolishing the hurdles and curveballs thrown his way. The star has revealed in his new book he lives with a terminal. In the book s chapter 8, titled my first gay connection, somizi says he went to a talent show.
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