Nomzamo Mbatha Featured on Glo-Sponsored African Voices Changemakers on CNN
By Rashidat Olushola Okunlade
Internationally acclaimed South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha is the featured guest on this week’s edition of the Glo-sponsored African Voices Changemakers, a 30-minute magazine programme airing on Cable News Network International.
Mbatha sits down with CNN journalist Larry Madowo for an exclusive interview while filming the final season of the hit television series Shaka iLembe. The interview was recorded at the historic Cradle of Humankind, where the actress reflected on her fast-growing international career and the legacy she hopes to build beyond the screen.
With increasing global recognition, Mbatha has appeared in two Hollywood productions and was named to the prestigious TIME100 Next in 2025, which celebrates emerging global figures shaping the future.
Beyond film and television, she is also making significant strides in the beauty industry. Mbatha became the first South African woman to secure endorsement deals with global skincare brand Neutrogena and haircare brand Cream of Nature.
During the interview, Mbatha also spoke about the cultural significance of Shaka iLembe, her journey from South Africa to the global stage, and her commitment to philanthropy and giving back as part of the legacy she hopes to leave behind.
The programme will air on Saturday at 8:30 a.m., with additional broadcasts at 12:00 p.m. the same day; Sunday at 4:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Monday at 3:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.; Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.; Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday, March 15 at 3:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; and Monday, March 16 at 3:00 a.m. on CNN International.
