South African actress, humanitarian, and global icon Nomzamo Mbatha recently celebrated her 35th birthday on 13 July 2025—and she did so with deep gratitude and heartfelt reflection.
Taking to Instagram, Nomzamo wished herself a happy birthday and shared a powerful message with her fans and supporters. She posted, “365 days and this 1 is mine. I’m thankful that I’m on my way still… the videos taken from every corner of the world in pursuit of what God has in store for me are a reflection of this season and every other one that follows thereafter.”
In her birthday post, Nomzamo expressed appreciation for the people and experiences that have shaped her life.
“Thankful: That I have the gift of my nieces and nephews, my mother, my aunts, my siblings, my family and you… The global community that encourages, affirms and lifts me up. That I have crazy good friends who embolden my crazy and remind me of the good parts of my Self.”
She also reflected on her personal growth and strength through hard times. “And I’m mostly thankful that all the devastations I endured, fueled hope inside of me that gives me renewed endurance to see many summits of my life. I’m thankful to the gift my grandmother—knowing God, my anchor—left me with.”
Nomzamo shared a powerful quote about hope: “Unlike cynicism, hopefulness is hard-earned… It is the warrior emotion that can lay waste to cynicism… It says the world is worth believing in. In time, we come to find that this is so.”
Fans, friends, and global partners poured in with love and warm wishes.
Well-known entrepreneur and former Miss South Africa Basetsana Kumalo wrote a beautiful message: “Oh Nkos’yam Happy Birthday Zamo, what a beautiful blessing you are to so many of us who have the gift of your love. You are a phoenix whose life is a marvel to witness… May your star continue to shine ever so brightly. I love you.”
Global Citizen, where Nomzamo serves as an ambassador, also showed their appreciation: “Join us in sending all the birthday wishes to ‘Our Queen’ and Global Citizen Ambassador, @nomzamo_m! Since joining us at Mandela 100 in 2018, she has uplifted the voices of young women and girls on multiple of our stages across the globe.”
Nomzamo recently hosted #GlobalCitizenNOW Sevilla, where she talked about the importance of renewable energy in Africa.
Neutrogena SA, who has worked with Nomzamo for a decade, also celebrated her: “Happy Birthday @nomzamo_m! From all of us at Neutrogena, we wish you a day filled with love, laughter, and family. Thank you for being a part of our family for 10 years.”
Nomzamo Mbatha continues to inspire people across the world—not just with her talent, but with her heart, her purpose, and her unwavering hope.
