Relebogile Mabotja celebrates 20 years in the arts and entertainment industry

BY Nkosazana Ngwadla

Multi-hyphenated, multi-award-winning media personality and businesswoman, Relebogile Mabotja, celebrates 20-years in the arts and culture industry this month. Having left an indelible mark across various sectors of the arts as an actress, musician, TV and radio presenter, musical director, executive producer, voice director and more; there’s no stopping the powerhouse that is Relebogile Mabotja.

I’m “still me”, recollects Relebogile Mabotja upon reflecting on her journey. “I started out hungry, passionate and loving what I do, and 20-years on, it’s the same ethos I carry with me in everything I do.”

She adds: “I must be honest though. I never envisioned a 20-year career in the industry, especially not as it is right now. I hoped it would work out, but I could never have dreamt my career would have panned out this way and it’s truly humbling to be celebrating 20-years at the height of my career.”

Starting out as a 17-year-old triple-threat stage performer on Fame – The Musical and now enjoying an illustrious career on screen, behind the scenes and in multiple executive positions, Relebogile Mabotja’s two-decade vocation speaks volumes of her talent, work ethic and consistency.

Celebrating her 20-year anniversary in Women’s Month is a perfect alignment for Relebogile Mabotja as most of her career has been paved by other women championing her, mentoring her, and opening doors for her. “I’ll eternally be grateful to all the women in my life who have held me down and lifted me up whenever I needed a shoulder to cry on, advice on navigating the industry, or being my biggest cheerleaders.”

There’s a lot coming up for Relebogile Mabotja, but for now she’ll just be taking this in and celebrating this important career milestone over the next couple of months.

Connect with Relebogile Mabotja online for more on her 20-year journey, catch her every weekday on 702 ‘Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja’ from 1pm – 3pm, and look out for the new season of Unpacked with Relebogile Mabotja coming back to S3 soon.

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