Enhle Mbali and her sons steal the spotlight at Basadi in Music Awards

Photos: Enhle Mbali and her sons steal the spotlight at Basadi in Music Awards! Actress and fashion designer Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa turned heads as she attended the 2025 Basadi in Music Awards alongside her two sons, Asante and Anesu, to honour her mother, Bongi Mlotshwa, who received the Trailblazer of the Year award.

Enhle Mbali and her sons

Style and Legacy Collide

Dressed in a custom design from her fashion label Essie Apparel, which she launched in 2019, Enhle was the picture of elegance and pride.

The evening was a celebration not only of her mother’s professional achievements but also of their family’s legacy in the entertainment industry.

Bongi Reflects on Her Journey

Accepting the award, Bongi shared an emotional reflection on her past, including the struggles she faced as a teenage mother in 1988.

“I was ridiculed at school… but God saw the future,” she wrote on social media.

She expressed deep gratitude for the recognition and vowed to carry the moment with her for life.

A Moment of Celebration and Support

Fans and loved ones filled Bongi’s comment section with messages of congratulations. Enhle joined in, writing,

“To more lifetime achievement awards. Keep blazing those trails.”
It was a powerful night of generational celebration and inspiration.