Award-winning TV and radio presenter Anele Mdoda is the latest Mzansi personality to tie the knot.
News of the executive producer celebrating her nuptials was revealed by her good friend, author Khaya Dlanga, who posted pictures of the happy couple on Instagram before deleting them.
The 947 radio presenter and Bonelela Buzza James, who is said to be a Xhosa prince and lawyer from the AbaThembu tribe, were married in a traditional Xhosa ceremony. The couple was seen dressed in traditional attire.
Mdoda has not posted her official images from her special day, but on her Instagram stories, she has posted images of her guests, including Zikhona Sodlaka and her father’s wife, Noxolo Zinyana.
The Oscar-nominated executive producer also posted a clip of cows entering a homestead.
@simmyfreddie WATCH | Anele Mdoda’s lobola ke sana! Celebrity news is buzzing with Anele Mdoda's recent traditional wedding. The tv and radio star shared a video showcasing a herd of cattle being chased, signaling her transition to married life. Her partner, Prince Bonelela Buzz James Mgudlwa, a respected lawyer and AbaThembu Prince, also shared the same video, confirming the union.
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Award-winning artist Ringo Madlingozi, served as the entertainment for the special occasion, even bringing James to tears in one video seen on social media.
Attendees included Mdoda’s good friends such as celebrity chef and influencer Neo Nontso and broadcaster Sizwe Dhlomo.
The Kaya 959 breakfast show presenter shared a tweet, that gave insight into the day; “Today was a good day. God bless the union. God bless the families,” he tweeted.
Today was a good day. God bless the union. God bless the families. 🙏🏽
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Last year, Mdoda took to her radio show, “Anele and the Club”, where she enthusiastically declared that she was off the singles list. This is after reports began to swell that she was in a romantic relationship.
Mdoda and James were reported to have met each other's families, attending numerous family gatherings and even high-profile events, such as the local premiere of “Mufasa: The Lion King”.
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