Bonang Matheba

Awards & Honours

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Bonang Matheba's career is a series of firsts. She was the first South African to host the MTV EMA pre-show, the first African to feature on E! News Special Africa, and the first international ambassador for Revlon outside the US. These milestones opened doors for other African media personalities on the global stage.Her recognition extends beyond entertainment. In 2016, Forbes Woman Africa featured her as one of four "Faces of Entrepreneurship," and in 2026, Forbes Africa named her among its 50 Most Powerful Women. She has also been honoured as a Global Citizen ambassador, using her platform to advocate for social change.Bonang's ability to reinvent herself, from TV presenter to author to business mogul, is what sets her apart. Her House of BNG brand has become a symbol of African luxury, and her influence continues to grow.

AwardsBonang Matheba has won several notable awards throughout her career. In 2015, she was named SA Style Icon of the Year at the SA Style Awards. The following year, she received the Top Media Personality of the Year award at the Oliver Empowerment Awards. She has also been recognized on Forbes Africa's 50 Most Powerful Women list, a significant honour that reflects her influence across the continent.

Honours & Distinctions

Forbes Africa's 50 Most Powerful Women

Forbes Africa·2026

Listed among the 50 most powerful women on the continent.

Global Citizen Ambassador

Global Citizen·2018

Appointed as an ambassador to advocate for social change.

Forbes Woman Africa 'Face of Entrepreneurship'

Forbes Woman Africa·2016

Featured as one of four faces of entrepreneurship on the cover.

First International Revlon Ambassador Outside the US

Revlon·2013

Historic appointment as the first international ambassador for the brand.

Rankings & Lists

#50

50 Most Powerful Women

Forbes Africa·2026

Magazine Covers

Forbes Woman Africa

2016

Faces of Entrepreneurship

GQ South Africa

2018

Power Issue

Records & Feats

First South African to host the MTV EMA pre-show

Historic First·2014

Hosted the pre-show for the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2014, a first for a South African.

First African to feature on E! News Special Africa

Historic First·2015

Became the first African personality to be featured on E! News Special Africa in 2015.

First international Revlon ambassador outside the US

Career Milestone·2013

Named as the first international ambassador for Revlon in 2013, outside the United States.