Nomzamo Mbatha defends her crown amid hairstyle debate

Actress and producer Nomzamo Mbatha has responded with grace and power to recent social media chatter surrounding her natural hair choices.

Accusations Spark Online Buzz

The Shaka iLembe star found herself at the center of controversy this week after singer Simphiwe Dana accused her of copying her hairstyle. Instead of engaging in the drama, Mbatha chose to address the deeper meaning behind her hair choices.

Nomzamo Mbatha

Hair as Expression and Power

In an interview with Sowetan, Mbatha explained that her hairstyles are intentional, symbolic, and deeply personal.

“Hair can be a political statement depending on where I am and which carpet I’m walking on,” she said.

“At the Met Gala, that hair was specific. I said: ‘This is what we’re going to do because we are commanding a space.’”

Whether she’s wearing a bold pixie or letting her curls flow, Mbatha says each style is an extension of her identity and a statement to the world.

Empowering the Next Generation

Mbatha also used the moment to send an empowering message to mothers, urging them to speak positively about natural hair in front of their daughters.

“The sooner they embrace their hair, the better relationship they’ll have with their self-esteem,” she emphasized.

With confidence and clarity, Nomzamo Mbatha is proving that her crown isn’t just worn on her head — it’s lived through her purpose.