Who is Mpho Wa Badimo? Age, real name, profiles, net worth, is she married?

May 2024 · 4 minute read

In the world of local celebrities, Michelle Dimpho Mvundla is a name that has started to stand out from the rest. Better known publicly as Mpho Wa Badimo, the distinctive star rose to prominence through her stint on Big Brother Mzansi season three and has gathered tons of fans since. So, what else do we know about her?

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Besides being a reality TV star, self-identifying Sangoma (spiritual healer) has a major YouTube platform where she discusses everything from her experiences and views relating to spirituality to simply documenting mundane daily activities, outfits and other parts of her life. Before we get into her current career movies and other facts, here is a basic summary of what we know of her.

Profile summary and bio

Full nameMichelle Dimpho Mvundla
Nickname'Mpho Wa Badimo', 'Mphowabadimo'
Date of birth8 August 1994
Age28 years old
Zodiac signLeo
BirthplaceDaveyton, Gauteng, South Africa
Romantic orientationHeterosexual
Religious beliefsSpiritualist
Current residenceUnknown
Current nationalitySouth African
Marital statusSingle
EthnicityBlack
GenderFemale
WeightUnknown
Height167 cm
Hair colourBrown (currently)
Eye colourDark brown
ParentsUnknown
SiblingsUnknown
ProfessionSangoma, YouTuber, reality TV star and advocate
EducationUndisclosed
Native languageisiZulu, English (fluent)
Net worthR800,000 to R2.8 million (estimated)
Social media pages@mpho_wa_badimo on Instagram@MPHOWABADIMO22 on TwitterMPHOWABADIMO on YouTube

As mentioned earlier, Mpho Wa Badimo’s real name is Michelle Dimpho Mvundla. However, she has adopted the more well-known nickname derived from Dimpho (gifts) and associated with her ancestors (Badimo), meaning 'A gift of ancestors' in full. Here is a more in-depth look at her profile summary.

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Mpho Wa Badimo’s age

First, how old is Mphowabadimo? As of 8 August this year, she is 28 years old and just starting her already-successful career.

Mpho Wa Badimo’s husband

Based on their public displays of affection, it is safe to say that Mpho Wa Badimo is dating Themba Broly, a fellow reality TV star and local musical artist. There was some confusion about the nature of Mpho Wa Badimo and Libo's relationship previously, as the two looked cosy during their stay in the Big Brother Mzansi house. But, these were seemingly just rumours.

Does Mpho Wa Badimo have a child?

According to reports, she has one child, a son. He appears on her social media on occasion.

What does Mpho Wa Badimo do for a living?

Before fame, she studied and practised as a Sangoma, also known as a spiritual healer. As we briefly mentioned earlier, she was a constant on Big Brother Mzansi season three, which she subsequently won. So, what did Mpho Wa Badimo win due to coming out on top? The famous figure won an R2 million grand prize.

Mpho Wa Badimo’s net worth

Many people wonder how much money the star makes since Mpho Wa Badimo’s cars are flashy, along with other assets that grab the public's attention, like Mpho Wa Badimo’s house. Her value is reported differently online, and it is hard to confirm an amount, but it seems to be between R800,000 and R2.8 million.

Mpho Wa Badimo’s profiles

You can find the star on Instagram under @mpho_wa_badimo, where she has 335 thousand followers. Her Twitter handle is @MPHOWABADIMO22, and she has 110.8 thousand followers on the platform. Her YouTube page is under MPHOWABADIMO, with 59.3 thousand subscribers.

Mpho Wa Badimo may have reigned supreme as the winner of Big Brother Mzansi. Still, judging by her ever-growing social media pages and various career endeavours, she has just begun to make a name for herself.

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