Minnie Dlamini celebrates recent wins
Minnie Dlamini is celebrating a defining moment in her 15-year career after being honored with the Excellence in Entertainment award at the 2025 Forbes Africa Women Icon Awards.
The recognition is a testament to her dedication and influence in the industry, marking yet another highlight in her remarkable journey.
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, the media personality and entrepreneur expressed her excitement over the achievement.
“I was so excited to be on the cover. Then they were like, ‘Come talk on the panel,’ and I was like, ‘Hell yeah.’ I was literally speaking when they announced my category. This means a lot to me,” she said.
Reflecting on her career, Minnie recounted how she started at just 19, standing in long queues with other hopefuls, dreaming of becoming a TV presenter.
“I started as a girl standing in a queue trying to be a TV presenter, just like every other hopeful that did it that year,” she shared.
Over the years, she transitioned from an intern into an actress, producer, and renowned television host.
“When I started, it was always about how do I make sure I last longer than six months, how do I last longer than a year, how do I stay doing this one thing I absolutely love. I am always looking at how many ways I can immerse myself in the business. How many ways can I grow? I started as an intern, and the people I was interning for 15 years ago are working for me now.”
Acknowledging the challenges often associated with the entertainment industry, Minnie emphasized that success is possible with the right mindset and opportunities.
“I believe so much in the industry. I believe it’s lucrative, and I want people who want to choose this as a career to know it is sustainable, but it takes us to make sure by creating opportunities.”
Beyond her on-screen presence, Minnie has been actively working behind the scenes as a producer.
Her latest project, Club Bangers, is set to premiere on Channel O on April 4.
“I’ve been producing for a very long time. I’ve been very quiet about it for probably 10 years. What I wanted was to put shows out there that didn’t have me in them and try to see if I could own my own. I’m proud of producing a groundbreaking music show. I’m excited to continue on this journey and to keep living my dream because this is a dream come true.”
