Nomzamo Mbatha Overwhelmed After Being Included in the 2025 Time100 Next List
South African star Nomzamo Mbatha keeps achieving great things! The actress, activist, and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador has officially been included in the 2025 Time100 Next list, in the “Advocates” category.
This honor comes just months after she was celebrated at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where she was recognized among the Top 100 Women in Cinema globally.
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From Hollywood to Humanitarian Efforts
Time highlighted Mbatha not only for her impressive presence on screen but also for her impactful activism.
“Through field missions in Malawi, Kenya, and South Sudan with UNHCR—leading to her appointment as a Goodwill Ambassador in 2019—and platforms like TEDx Kakuma, she has amplified refugee voices with compassion and bravery.
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“On screen, she has showcased African stories to the world, from the comedy Coming 2 America to Shaka iLembe, a critically acclaimed historical drama where she also serves as executive producer. Nomzamo has shown that she doesn’t just leverage her platform; she embodies it,” stated Time100 Next.
Nomzamo Mbatha’s Heartfelt Response
Even though she is accustomed to recognition, Nomzamo’s humility shone through once more. She expressed her gratitude on Instagram:
“Speechless… Your girl made the 2025 #TIME100NextList and all I have in my little hands are a million thank you’s ✨ Still in total disbelief! 😭😫 What a season. So grateful to experience all my vision board dreams. @time.”
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With this achievement, Mbatha continues to inspire not just South Africans but fans across the globe.
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