Nomzamo Mbatha on The Upside of Failure with Relebogile Mabotja

Relebogile Mabotja in conversation with internationally acclaimed actress, TV presenter and executive producer, Nomzamo Mbatha revisiting her childhood memories, talking Shaka iLembe and moving to the US.
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[@satsoparamogayana5300]

I can relate ; passed matric got accepted at UCT …. Academic exclusion … years later I’m a doctor. Life gets better after a dark place

[@mandisajili8343]

Aybo this is the message I needed to hear. I just received an email for being excluded now have to appeal and I was feeling very down like I'm at end my career but seeing your message has given me hope thank you

[@sekoaib]

I really think they should stop excluding students, I was excluded at wits

[@nandiphamasuku8901]

@@mandisajili8343, academically excluded at UP for a BSc, admitted at UJ now for BAcc(Accounting sciences) currently passed all my modules with a distinction in hand for 1st semester 1st year through anxiety and depression and fighting through❤️ . Works don’t define you even with the best a academic results

[@bongiwentshangase3296]

my exact story

[@elidahngoma5611]

@@mandisajili8343 never lose hope❤

[@ayandamkhize9971]

When she said, “…because we’re so self-sufficient, we struggle to ask for help.” I felt that.

[@carolinelorettapitse2337]

Please say that again 😢ohh sometimes I think I'm alone on this struggle kind

[@lusandatsilana8890]

Nomzamo is so relatable. I also grew up an over-achiever, the only black student at the top of my class. Independent child - I was so disciplined, my parents rarely pushed me to complete tasks. Then varsity came and that’s where I learnt that failure is something to be embraced - it’s a learning curve. And to be honest, failure is fun😂 especially for people who like being challenged. The key is to always keep trying Love you Nomzamo!!!🤩

[@lungileringani2693]

💯relatable 😂

[@palesalegodi5587]

You summed it up so nicely, Lusanda, I am now slowly learning to accept and embrace failure.

[@mimiemudzengi]

You can’t watch Nomzamo speak and not fall in love. There’s such a beautiful aura around her

[@palesalegodi5587]

Always ❤

[@carolinegugu3795]

Not only fall in love,but learn and be transpired.

[@khethiwengubo8035]

That childhood trauma as an over achiever i still need to visit......

[@lebogang7600]

One thing about failure it can be a blessing when you have love and support around you but when you have nothing and literally no one damn it’s the hardest thing ever one can go through.

[@5995Jiol]

True and unfortunately black families are commonly known to make you feel like nothing when you experience failure

[@susanmhene3909]

Very true

[@luphelele]

I remember Nomzamo from Stats at UCT. She always used to sit at the back and she was just as beautiful as she is now. Her comeback story has been one of the most awe-inspiring things to watch.

[@beee1146]

I can relate when she says "I don't tell my friends when I have achieve something". I always feel like if I can achieve it anyone can achieve it. And I just want validation from my mom more than any person.

[@sai7sai]

I still feel like a 5 yr old in a 33 yr old body Glad we are all healing

[@thamisimons9816]

We will continue to heal, we've got this.

[@moribo_r.a.m]

Just had a flashback of breaking down at Uni after failing my first ever economics test at Uni, I did not break down because I failed. I broke down because I thought of everyone back home. So relatable.

[@kutlwanomalebatso]

Nomzamo Mbatha is such an inspiration especially for a 17 year old like me. Man, she makes me want to dream big. I love you so much, and I want to thank you for always showing us that we can achieve everything we put our minds into❤️

[@nonhlanhlasithole1393]

Now, this is what you call a CELEBRITY....worthy to be Celebrated 🎉.

[@MathiBhengu]

Nomzamo is a breath of fresh air ❤

[@hazelvusi]

You can sit and just watching and listen to her for hours, very articulate ✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

[@sbahlekhumalo287]

"I don't see failure, it's always a pivot" 🌻

[@lesedi3040]

She speaks IsiZulu and English so beautifully ❤

[@thandekadlamini2816]

Ironically it's also her birthday today, great interview.

[@nosihlematyeni7650]

"Every-time you win, I feel like I have won", I want someone to also love me like this pls

[@SimplyMondy]

I wish she wasn’t interrupted from finishing her sentences😢. Beautiful interview I could listen to Nomzamo all day 🫶🏽❤️

[@lebogangsebopa5471]

Oh Zamo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ what a beautiful aura she carries❤

[@uMuntuza_in3D]

I asked to take a picture with her at SAFW in 2015. I was still in design schooL- insecure AF. She agreed and I was just so happy. ❤❤ 😃 I'm turning 30 next year, and I feel like a failure. Broke, lost and all. I'm in therapy. I take anti-depressants. I have a Masters degree and I feel like why? Because nje aaii* deep sigh* Turning 30 in 3 months, I'm chasing my childhood dream in 2024. To be an art teacher. ✨️ Started from ground zero. ❤ Love and light guys. ✨️

[@sthe_zar6341]

Two very beautiful,smart abd successful black women.I stan 💕🇿🇦👌🏾.

[@GeeThamae]

Yhuuuuu, I can totally relate. From being a high achiever my entire school life to failing while at UCT🙌🏾🙌🏾. UCT humbled me shem. Eventhough I graduated a year later than those I started with, I'm glad I made out with a degree at least. "failure is a pivot, I felt that" 😢

[@paulelago9453]

Nomzamo the type of woman you immediately fall in love with, her personality and energy is amazing.

[@blessyJoyous]

Why am I crying??? This is so unlike me when watching podcasts. I have resonated so much with Nomzamo and I also attended the Accounting lectures with her. My story is for another day but I am so proud of her. She is an epitome of success and confidence. I love her so much

[@sibahlezuma4904]

I’m watching this the day before my admin law exam at UCT. I’m repeating the class. This episode was really good. Thank you❤

[@MS-tt7df]

You got this sis 🫶🏽

[@Oneofthenailas]

It’s like she reignited my dreams with every word, the way I love and admire this woman! ❤

[@nosihle2325]

The world truly truly needs more women like Nomzamo. This is who young girls should idolize and be obsessed with! What a light!!!!!!!

[@neolekgotlalagaramoupiph.d7434]

_Shaka iLembe_ Decolonises Zulu/African History. Thank U for this production.

[@nokubongadlubom762]

I feel like Nomzamo is the first person to openly talk about the struggles of University ❤ in my teens I didn't hear anyone talking about such ❤

[@tsepisomokone2396]

At 37years I am finally facing the 15 year old little girl, who had to grow up quicker and play part of Father.

[@transcripttranscript3039]

Cues "to be young, gifted and Black oh what a lovely precious dream"

[@boitshepodiketane1351]

Is so painful how someone's words can changer the course of your life😢We internalize words people say to us,and all of a sudden we become reserved and insecure and crawl back to ur shell😢❤But we are healing one step and the time ❤

[@gail_hlatshwayo]

Beautiful interview, got emotional listening but wow Zamo, you should be proud of yourself ntombazane! 😍🤩🤍🤍

[@ntwampemorata9330]

Guys Nomzamo is beautiful and I can't enough of watching her work on Shaka Ilembe. Relebogile is phenomenal and I have no words to describe how good she is.

[@movebyfaith3]

When they say Failure is a stepping stone…

[@staceythwala5533]

😭😭😭😭 why is she telling my life story? 😢 She is such an inspiration ❤

[@mzwakhemsimango4459]

Thanks Relebogile for a differently designed or should I say flawless Zamo interview 🙏🏾

[@latunahtarea4453]

Nomzamo is a sweetheart

[@veronicamahlaba6543]

I literally shed tears watching this, as I relate so much to her childhood and her upbringing. I've learned a lot from this conversation.

[@gandrix2158]

I loooooove…. Nomzamo. I live in the USA, I discovered her when she spoke and sang at mom Winnie Mandela’s funeral. Keep reaching for the stars young lady, you have great and relatable disposition❤

[@thopeyakoeneng8932]

I am not yet in varsity and I think I really needed to hear sis Nomzamo talk about failure in this way.I feel more prepared and I now understand that there are gonna be some ups and downs in life but like she said "its just a pivot" 😂❤it's crazy how much of an influence one can have on other people lives by just being themselves and I just want to say that you are Really appreciated and you set an awesome example to many young(and old) people out there..me included, and I absolutely love and adore you for that. And SHAKA ILEMBE?? Sis yall ATE ATE!!! I've always been very curious about the history of South Africa and Africa as a whole because, in seSotho we say "ha o sa tsebe mo otswang teng okekebe wa tseba mo oyang teng". When I was younger my father told me the story of uShaka Zulu and seeing it come to life like this is truly amazinggg,especially it being portrayed by our current role models and people we see on TV on a daily basis!! that just adds the cherry on top😂thank you so so much for everything you do. It is highly appreciated❤Bayede dawg!!🙌🤣

[@retriever_2420]

🤣🤣🤣goodluck on exams

[@dimakatsomahlangu2731]

She is so effortlessly beautiful 😍😍🥺

[@xolilendzabukelwako8217]

Listening for the second time today. Shared with my 14 year old daughter. Will come back watch again. My inner child is still in form 1. She's 13. I resonate so much with this conversation. I'm laughing and in tears listening to this. Thank you so much Zamo for sharing and we love you so much😍

[@bellasworldwide]

I relate to this video so much 🥺 I love Nomzamo so much and I was so privileged to have met her on campus the day before and day of our graduation 🥺🙏🏾 She’s such an inspiration to all of us ❤

[@zolisaphikwa9169]

😊my two favorite beautiful women in 1 space wow really enjoyed the interview❤. So wish Relebohile can be back with Unpack was really loving that podcast ❤

[@rotondwaramuageli6576]

I did not want to watch this but I am glad I did

[@bonisiwebhengu9051]

Forever yena❤️🥰 I love her please!

[@user-dn5zr6rb7y]

Look I love Relebogile, listening to her is always mind bottling. This interview though 😮 I'm sure it spoke to a lot of us. We need to heal😢 well done to Nomzamo.

[@TumiMS]

Oh my word, she gave me such a Gabrielle Union vibe here 😊

[@user-gw1mg4ru7l]

Wow! I cried listening to this. I honestly know why I love this woman so much. She reminded me of something so profound that I had forgotten. ahhhh what a wholesome lady

[@brighterwithnzu392]

She's chopping onions

[@boitshepodiketane1351]

I relate so much to her talking abt being scared of her own voice and not knowing her voice and her self and how tht messed up her self esteem..how i love her❤v

[@unathimdaka1180]

Shu but this conversation...also Relebogile is the girl she thinks she is...love love love this...well done on this convo.

[@verymuchzena311]

"Good girl syndrome" makes a lot of women grin and bare soooo much lack. Nomzamo articulates this so well.

[@LiqhwaNkosi-ik2kp]

Love Nomzamo❤

[@nothileshezi8806]

Classy , humble , beautiful lady who’s just climbing the ladder of success qha!!

[@pearlmanana6314]

You are so real.and I can relate to being an overachiever and one failure just makes your life crumble and fall apart and you always doubting yourself if you deserve better or can still dust off and achieve your goals....there's healing listening to this❤

[@mafisahquella7127]

I could listen to Nomzamo all day🥰🥰 I relate to her story and she's giving me so much hope 🙌🔥 Encountered failure multiple times in my life, not yet where I want to be...but I'm heading there🤞

[@prettyzaaaaar]

You're my forever inspiration @NomzamoMbatha😊😊❤❤❤❤my home girl from Kwamashu, I'm so PROUD OF YOU STHANDWA SAMY 🥺😍 thank you sooooo much team.

[@zabesuthumaduna1818]

Nomzamo is an inspirational woman❤ loved this interview 🥹

[@motshedusimojanaga8501]

Nomzamo is so amazing , I so wish one-day someone interview me and tell all about the childhood trauma . I gained a lot from this interview. Thank you Kelebogile....keep shining gal ❤

[@nicolemalanda9115]

Such a fine interviewer you are Relebogile. Beautiful interview andconversation. Love Nomzamo. I remember seeing her at Baxter res in 2010.

[@uzom1694]

This was a phenomenal experience listening to you and getting to know you .I adore you sister , Congratulations on your well deserved success 👌🙏🔥🔥🔥

[@a.dlamini]

I’m loving the series its made me feel so proud put some respect on the kingdom

[@Nomthandazo-ee2cd]

Nomzamo's story is so affirming and encouraging. I've never related so much to a person...

[@sindisiwemthabela8966]

I am proud of u girl, u've achieved a lot & still more coming. I c our South African Oprah. All the best girl🙌😘😘😘

[@gugulaboncube8137]

Thank you so much Lebo for bringing Nomzamo into the house I love her.

[@nozukogacula5448]

I can listen to this the entire day.

[@DJ_Ndiks]

I absolutely Love Nomzamo. We have so much in common and we almost share the same birthday. I was born a day after yours Zamo.❤

[@daphnejena5080]

OMG I can so relate to Nomzamo. I was good at everything I did in school and my family did not know or care

[@nenesibanda4171]

God will use the ordinary and make them extraordinary

[@bmshik]

We don't talk enough about the vocals (the score etc) on ilembe. Epic

[@gabazamathobela5714]

I love her from her childhood to date... Her personality maaaaan!!!

[@nenesibanda4171]

South African English is so amazing we have such a rich accent honestly

[@seektruth5750]

Love it

[@nomifoli3345]

I love loved listening to this interview. Nomzamo is such an anazing person. Rele thank you ❤❤❤

[@lebogangmodise6631]

Dnt have a lot share really but would really like to say thank you... thank you and do.continue to represent... love you lots

[@mmokie2189]

This is so relatable 😊 That part about failure really touched me😢

[@tselit7491]

I have been wanting, and I think "needing" this topic. More please. Thank you!

[@nomfundomadlala2324]

Her Aura is so calming and beautiful, her laughter, very contagious love love her❤, to more big things🎉.

[@enathimqokeli]

Two eloquent ladies 👏 “Keeping my feet on the ground” - love this because humility is everything. An important reminder of the “why”. For an A achiever, most look at failure as another obstacle to outdo. Beautiful interview. Congrats on everything 👏 You deserve it all 💫

[@Lerato_Morailane]

Love everything about her 🫶🏾

[@omphilemooketsi6869]

The best interview I've watched in my life. I'm at a point in my life where i needed to hear this. Thank you Zamo❤❤❤

[@mphompofu2151]

Love Love Nomzamo 🥰😍😘Thank you Relebogile, I loved the interview

[@_rato_m]

I loooove this interview! The questions asked, how Zamo answered. I relate to so much. Well done ladies

[@leratomoja6623]

Saving this to to watch over and over again ❤ Thank you for this this conversation. I love Zamo (yes, she’s my friend in my head) so much.

[@que_fela]

Relebogile is so good at this! Yoh🥹🥹

[@ndiboe_m1496]

I personally think that she's the Queen of interviewing in SA. So good at it💯👌🏾

[@nadea2645]

She has always been amazing

[@MaVee3112]

You have to find the “language” for it - that is so so powerful. So true. Thank Zamo❤️

[@sinethembamazibuko3490]

This was beautiful, thank you.

[@andiswaphilile2174]

Soo relatable in many levels 🥺. I got to reflect on my childhood traumas and it made me realize I'm not crazy or dramatic when I react to triggers. Nomzamo and 702 thank you so much. This interview was beautiful and healing. I didn't want it to end❤️❤️❤️ The lesson I got is to ALWAYS "Stand up for myself and speak my truth"

[@jjpracticepractice7762]

I also relate to this. i feel if you really wanna test yourself go to you UCT.

[@neolekgotlalagaramoupiph.d7434]

This interview was so powerfully overwhelming emotionally. Zamo's resilience is a story that every girlchild should view, watch, listen and embrace her WOMANDLA!! Great interview Relebogile. Thank you.

[@bigthangz5489]

she has come so far & is a big example of ' NEVER GIVE UP '

[@BonisiweDube-uq1qg]

Nomzamo is such a powerhouse ❤️

[@zinziswagumede1317]

Such a good conversation. Love you Nomzamo and can relate so so much to little Zamo too.

[@cwengamngeni]

I just love Nomzamo so much.

[@xolimashiane-LK]

Why am i crying hle. Yoh guys life ne!

[@leratomdlalose8943]

I enjoyed watching this interview ,Nomzamo you such a kind person ❤❤❤❤❤

[@masslona741]

Such positive energy, Nomzamo is the one to look up to

[@joynemalegeni1842]

I just love her 🥹😍😍

[@mantombimfumba4984]

She is amazing, I love how she loves her family.

[@roziemoela7465]

This interview hits home