Nomzamo Mbatha Shuts Down Cannes: Snags Spot In Top 100 Women In Cinema

Nomzamo Mbatha is on a global winning streak and the girlies can’t keep up! Year after year, the Coming 2 America actress keeps levelling up—and now, she’s being honoured at one of the most elite film events in the world: the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France. Sis has just been named among the Top 100 Women in Cinema across the globe, and we are not surprised at all.

Not only did she receive this prestigious nod, but her hit drama series Shaka iLembe—where she plays the fierce and iconic Nandi—was screened in front of an international audience. And guess what? She didn’t just act in it, she’s also executive producer. Period!

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“So incredibly honored to not only screen Shaka iLembe at Cannes Film Festival in front of a global audience but to also receive this incredible award.
We are the ones we have been waiting for,” said Nomzamo.

Shaka iLembe Goes Global: Mzansi Stories on the World Stage

The moment was major. Shaka iLembe, which tells rich South African history with jaw-dropping visuals and high drama, got its flowers in front of the who’s who of world cinema. Nomzamo was front and center—serving goddess vibes, both on-screen and behind the scenes.

This is a win not just for Nomzamo, but for Mzansi storytelling at large. Who would’ve thought a Zulu royal drama would eat like this on a French red carpet? Now that’s black girl magic on a global level.

Nomzamo Mbatha And Mzansi Moves in Cannes

Nomzamo isn’t the only one turning heads in France. SA’s It Girls and Guys are doing the most this year! We’re talking red carpet slays, power talks, and SA sauce dripping in every room.

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Fashion fave Phupho Gumede pulled up last year in a custom Maryzo fit that had tongues wagging: white shirt, cropped black blazer, pants layered with a mini-skirt (yes, a skirt!), and a rose tie that screamed haute couture.

This year, Mpoomy Ledwaba and the Cent Twins are set to speak at Cannes Lions 2025, joining global names like Serena Williams, Neal Mohan, and Amy Purdy. A real power panel with serious drip.

Mzansi is owning global stages, and we love to see it.

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