Young and filthy rich: Media personality Bonang Matheba’s age and net worth stuns Mzansi
We can all agree that the bubbly young, and multi-talented Bonang Matheba has a soft life to show for it. In recent years she has fast become one of Mzansi’s richest celebrities. No doubt she has the plug and the bling. The celebrated media personality is best known as Queen B due to her lavish life and plug. She has made a fortune from her illustrious career that spans years.
She has been in the game for more than two decades, and she is not holding back. Let’s dive into Bonang Matheba’s net worth as of 2022 and how she was managed to secure the bag from her unmatched craft competence and flair. Of interest is the fact that she is 34-years-old. Bonang was born on June 25, 1987, in Mahikeng, South Africa.
Bonang Matheba’s Net Worth
According to Forbes, Bonang Matheba has an estimated net worth of $7 million, which amounts to R100 million. However, one should note that these net worths are estimated and calculated through one’s assets, properties valuation, business endorsements, and other income streams.
Media personality Bonang Matheba’s age and net worth stuns Mzansi
Her primary source of income is the media industry. However, she also earns a fortune from her booming business empire.
TV career
Like those before her, she had a shot to fame whilst she was just 15-years old. In 2002 she starred in SABC 2 show Manhattan Fantasy Challenge.
Since then, she has been winning, from hosting the MTV Africa Music Awards to headlining Miss South Africa in recent years. Her illustrious TV career has given her an edge in landing top gigs in Mzansi and the world.
Radio career
In the wake of her newfound fame, she switched the floor to radio, becoming one of the most followed on-air personalities. She hogged headlines with her YFM weekend show “The B* Hive.” In the wake of her exit, she joined Metro FM and became the face of The Front Row show.
Endorsements deals
In 2020 she was nominated as Forbes Africa’s 50 Most Powerful Women. In the wake of her nomination, she partnered with Woolworths and launched her luxury Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) called “The House of BNG.”
Her launch saw her becoming the first black woman to join MCC Association. Close sources have it she earns more from her endorsements which include:
- Brand ambassador for Revlon – R5.5 million (Cosmetics)
- Brand ambassador for Cîroc – R5.8million (Vodka)
- African Brand Ambassador for Ipanema sandals – R5.2 million (clothing)
- Cell C endorsement deal for “BMoji” – R3.5 million
- South Africa’s ambassador for Samsung S20 and the Z Flip – R 6.4 million (cellphones)
Cars and Houses
No doubt she knows well how to cap her luxurious life. She drives around with some of the finest rides the world can offer. Her million-dollar fleet consists of:
- Mercedes Benz Maybach
- Mercedes CLA 45 AMG
- Limited edition of Mercedes Benz G Wagon
- BMW i8
- Lamborghini Urus valued at R4 million
- Lumma Range Rover Sport R3 million
Houses
Despite spending much of her time in the United States Of America, Bonang has several properties. She made all sorts of headlines when she showed her Waterfall Country Estate mansion in the Midrand, valued at R6 million back then in 2020. She also owns an R5 million Hurlingham mansion in Sandton.
Business Empire
The bubbly media personality also boasts around with her business investment which includes:
- Sissy-Boy Jeans – R3.5 million (Clothing)
- Boity Pink Sapphire – R11 million (Fragrances)
- BT signature – Not disclosed
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