Nomzamo Mbatha Named Brand Influencer of the Year for 2025

South African actress, TV personality, and brand ambassador Nomzamo Mbatha has once again captured the continent’s attention after being officially named Brand Influencer of the Year. Ranks Africa announced the exciting news on their Instagram page, celebrating her remarkable impact and powerful presence in the world of branding.

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They wrote, “Congratulations! Ranks Africa Best of the Year 2025. We proudly celebrate Nomzamo Mbata, honoured as Brand Influencer of the Year under Africa Best of the Year 2025 by Ranks Africa, an initiative curated to celebrate standout brands and individuals shaping Africa’s growth story.”

According to Ranks Africa, Nomzamo continues to lead with “creativity, authenticity, and purpose,” qualities that have set her apart in a competitive space. Out of more than 500,000 brand influencers across Africa, she stands tall among the 100 Most Impactful Brand Influencers 2025, consistently delivering value and measurable ROI for the brands she works with. They added, “Her impact truly reflects the spirit of this initiative — celebrating exceptional brands and individuals shaping the continent’s growth and narrative.”

In another post, they celebrated her achievement once more, saying, “Congratulations on this well-deserved honor NOMZAMO MBATHA. We proudly celebrate you as one of Africa’s 100 Most Impactful Brand Influencers, 2025 Edition, honored for your creativity, authenticity, and influence in shaping the future of brand storytelling across the continent.”

This award arrives during an extraordinary season for the star. Being honoured as Brand Influencer of the Year aligns perfectly with another major milestone in her career — being listed in the prestigious 2025 TIME100 Next list. The announcement was made on October 1st, marking an important moment in her global rise. Sharing her emotions with her supporters, Nomzamo said, “Speechless… Your girl made the 2025 #TIME100NextList and all I have in my little hands are a million thank you’s. Still in complete disbelief! What a season. What gratitude to live through all my vision board whispers. @time This one is for KWAMASHU.”

Adding to her powerful year, Nomzamo Mbatha is also preparing to host the Global Citizen NOW Summit in Johannesburg. She expressed her excitement, saying, “I am honoured to host Global Citizen NOW: Johannesburg, a critical platform to turn ambition into action, aligning governments, investors, and citizens behind a shared vision for a more sustainable future for our continent. This is about more than powering homes; it’s about empowering communities, driving inclusive growth, and ensuring a greener future for generations to come.”

Nomzamo’s influence continues to grow, proving once again why she remains one of Africa’s most impactful voices.