The Fall of Nonhle Thema

I cannot argue that Nonhle Thema is one of the most successful individuals to come out of South Africa, perhaps even out of Africa. I mean how many people do you know that have travelled to some of the most exotic locations, interviewed Hollywood A-listers, been selected as a global ambassador of a top hair care brand and launched a reality television show all before the age of 30? She is indeed what some would term a “brand”.

When she first broke into the entertainment industry there was nothing bad anyone could say about her. She was said to be one of the most dignified and respectful human beings.  She was a media darling who had throngs of fans at her feet and crept into the hearts of many with her bubbly personality. Aside from all her endeavours in television both as part of Channel O and Vuzu, she went on to show her compassionate side by starting the Nonhle Thema Angels program aimed at uplifting, inspiring and encouraging young girls to live up to their full potential. Even I couldn’t help but like the woman, lacklustre presenting skills and all.

Whoever would have thought that sweet little Nonhle would be a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Now that her true colours appear to be coming out all her achievements have been over shadowed by her twitter outburts, which appeared  out of nowhere following the launch of her reality television show Nonhle Goes to Hollywood . The show itself generated not so positive responses from the public and instead of using them to better her product she chose to lament her position at the top of the food chain by telling all her haters where to get off with her Themanators right by her side *rolling my eyes*.  

I’m not even going to torture my fingers typing about her recent rant concerning her healthy bank account, go to her twitter account if you’re interested and have a good laugh while you’re at it. Speculation is rife that the witch woman has completely lost the plot. Personally I suspect she may be heading to a nuthouse soon but I really don’t care. Her sanity does not the price of bread change.

While I do believe she has worked hard for her money I also believe that her random outbursts, laced with some of the most atrocious grammar I have ever seen, are an on going publicity stunt aimed at keeping her relevant and keeping people talking. If my suspicions are correct then her stunt worked. She sure got people talking. I’m just not sure that making a complete fool of herself and becoming the butt of every joke were part of the plan.

One thing is for certain, Nonhle is a far cry from the young woman who oozed humility that first broke into the South African entertainment scene. She is proof that you can have all the money in the world but it can’t buy you dignity, self-respect, companionship or the respect of others.