South African media personality Sithelo Shozi has taken another significant step towards marriage after celebrating her lobola in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.
Videos from the traditional celebration have surfaced on social media, giving fans a glimpse of Shozi dressed as a makoti as she marked the occasion surrounded by family and loved ones.
Although Shozi has not yet shared official photographs from the celebration on her social-media platforms, the videos circulating online have already generated excitement among her followers.
The The Masked Singer SA detective appeared to have several outfit changes during the celebrations, with at least three different looks catching the attention of social-media users.
One particularly figure-hugging outfit sparked speculation among followers, with some wondering whether the media personality could be expecting another child with her fiancé. However, Shozi has not publicly confirmed a pregnancy, and speculation based solely on photographs or clothing should not be treated as confirmation.
From Lake Como proposal to lobola
Shozi’s latest milestone comes just months after she announced her engagement to Zimbabwean businessman Kudzaishe James Magura.
The couple’s engagement was revealed in April after Magura proposed during Shozi’s birthday getaway in Lake Como, Italy. Shozi shared the news on social media with a photograph showing off her engagement ring and the playful caption, “And suddenly I am left-handed.”
The proposal quickly attracted attention, with friends, fellow celebrities and fans congratulating the couple.
Magura is a South Africa-based Zimbabwean businessman who has been linked romantically to Shozi for some time. His relationship with the media personality became more public as the couple travelled together before eventually confirming their engagement.
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The move from engagement to lobola marks another important stage in their relationship, particularly within the context of South African customary traditions.
Shozi embraces her new chapter
For Shozi, the celebration comes at a time when she has been making significant changes in both her personal and professional life.
In a recent interview, she spoke positively about her engagement and said her focus had increasingly shifted towards raising her children and building her family.
“Things are going well on the personal side too. I am focusing on raising my children now that I have my own little family. I am happy about my engagement,” she said.
The media personality has also made a major career decision, revealing that she is stepping away from DJing to concentrate on television and presenting.
Shozi has been involved with The Masked Singer SA, where she has appeared as one of the show’s celebrity detectives. She has previously spoken about her long-standing ambition to establish herself as a television presenter, making the transition a significant development in her career.
A mother of three
Shozi is already a mother of three children.
She has a son, Makhosini Maseko, popularly known as Lord Phil, from a previous relationship, as well as two daughters with businessman and Royal AM figure Andile Mpisane.
Her comments about focusing on motherhood suggest that family is increasingly becoming an important part of the new chapter she is building following her engagement.
The latest lobola celebration has therefore attracted interest not only because of Shozi’s celebrity status, but also because it represents a major development in her personal life.
‘I am tired like I am getting married’
While Shozi has kept the celebration largely private, she appeared to acknowledge the demanding nature of the festivities on her Instagram Stories.
She reportedly posted a message in isiZulu saying that she was tired, likening the exhaustion to that of someone preparing for or going through a wedding.
The post gave followers another small glimpse into the celebrations without revealing too much about the private family occasion.
Social-media users, meanwhile, have continued sharing videos and congratulatory messages as Shozi begins life as a makoti.
With the lobola proceedings now celebrated, attention is likely to turn to what comes next for Shozi and Magura as they continue their journey towards marriage.
For now, the media personality appears to be embracing the moment privately, surrounded by family, while also preparing for a new professional chapter on television.
