✰ ABOUT ✰

In this week's episode of According To B, I sit down with the iconic Nonhle Thema—a woman whose name is etched into the early fabric of South African pop culture.

In this raw and powerful conversation, Nonhle opens up like never before, taking us through her meteoric rise to fame, the pressures that came with it, her very public fall, and the infamous social media meltdown that followed. But this episode is not just about the fall—it's about growth, accountability, healing, and transformation.

Nonhle shares how those deeply human experiences shaped the woman she is today and the woman she continues to become. From red carpets to rock bottom and back, her story is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and what it means to truly own your narrative.

✰ MEET OUR CO-HOST ✰

Nonhle Thema is a South African media personality, actress, and entrepreneur who first rose to fame as a presenter on Channel O's O-Access and Vuzu's V Entertainment. She later starred in her own reality show, Nonhle Goes to Hollywood, and appeared in popular series like Zabalaza and Gomora.

After a period away from the spotlight, Nonhle has made a significant comeback, embracing a more purpose-driven path. She now leads manifestation seminars, sharing her journey and the power of aligning with one's purpose. Additionally, she runs the Talent Coaching Academy, mentoring aspiring talents in public speaking, TV presenting, and personal branding.

Beyond her media and coaching work, Nonhle has ventured into entrepreneurship with her fragrance line, Precious Ivy, and her production company, Nonhle Thema Productions. 

✰ TIMESTAMPS✰

00:00- Coming up

02:31- Intro

04:06- 10/10 Recommend

11:00- Who is Nonhle

12:46- A message to younger Nonhle

15:25- The inception of Nonhle’s career:Channel O

23:32- The trajectory of Nonhle’s career

32:45- Nonhle: South Africa's first IT GIRL

38:23- The cost of being an IT GIRL

41:37- Game: OG IT GIRL vs modern day IT GIRL

45:59- Nonhle’s reality TV show

48:44- The beginning of Nonhle’s social media meltdown

52:16- The impact of the meltdown on Nonhle’s spiritual growth

54:42- How the meltdown impacted Nonhle’s mental health

01:02:07- Nonhle’s relationship with social media today

01:15:57- The legacy Nonhle wants to leave create

01:22:11-Afterthoughts 

✰ SOCIAL MEDIA ✰

Bokang

➜ Instagram: @sheisbokang-https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang 

➜ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisbokang 

The B Word

➜ Instagram: @thebword_za -https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za 

➜ Tik Tok: @thebwordza https://www.tiktok.com/@thebword_za 

Nonhle

➜ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonhle_thema 

➜ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NonhleThema 

✰ LISTEN ON ✰ 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnqZ7b...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5426930?...

✰ BUSINESS INQUIRIES ✰

E-mail: [email protected]

✰ TEAM/CREDITS ✰

Director: Bokang Lehlokoe

Producer: Bokang Lehlokoe & Tshegetso Moepi 

Production Assistant: Denga Madzivhandila

Videographer: Tshegetso Moepi and Denga Madzivhandila

Editor: Nelani Majozi