Nandi Madida Shares Adorable Throwback Video of Her 1st TV Presenting Gig: “There Are No Shortcuts”
- South African media personality and singer Nandi Madida recently shared an adorable throwback video of her first TV gig
- The star shared this clip as an inspiration for young people who are aspiring TV presenters to always pursue their dreams
- Madida mentioned that in that video, she was 15 years old when she presented the kids' show in 2004
Source: Instagram
South African media personality Nandi Madida has always had it in her to be on TV. Zakes Bantwini's wifey had many netizens gushing over her 15-year-old self when she made her debut in the showbiz industry.
On Wednesday, 6 August 2025, the Africa Now Apple Music radio host went down memory lane and shared an adorable video of herself back when she was 15 years old and starting her TV presenting career in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Madida mentioned in her Instagram post that she was sharing this video as encouragement to all young aspiring TV stars pursuing their careers in the entertainment industry, that following your dreams and putting in all the hard work is all one needs to achieve their goals.
"My brother @hastings_moeng sent this to me… and I guess this is what 'overnight success' really looks like. ✨I began my journey on a children’s TV show at just 15 years old a young girl from Durban with big dreams. Still in high school, but already certain that if I stayed the course, those dreams would one day become reality. At the time, I was often bullied for being on TV and for being a high achiever.
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"But none of that deterred me. In fact, it prepared me for the real world. I remember thinking: “Unhappy people often try to make others unhappy.” That truth helped me move through life with so much more grace. 22 years later… those goals have come to life. I share this to remind the next generation: Nothing is handed to you. Every dream worth chasing requires: Discipline, perseverance and an unwavering belief in the vision placed in your heart. There are no shortcuts. Only the courage to keep going, even when the road is long. So if there’s something you truly want…Work for it. You are capable. And it is possible," she wrote.
Watch the video below:
Netizens reacted to Nandi's throwback video
Shortly after the 37-year-old media personality posted the video on social media, many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions. Here's what they had to say:
Actress Minnie Dlamini said:
"This is when we knew we could! Love you my sis! My first role model."
Tbo Touch commented:
"A star is born, not made. Queen Madida, I keep telling em’ that none of us are invincible, but very and I mean very few of us are irreplaceable!"
Actress Nambitha Ben-Mazwi wrote:
"Still the same girl, my friend! Love this and the message."
Actor Khaya Dladla responded:
"I remember this very well, and this was my everyday inspiration. You have always been that girl, and you are now that woman and more. Love you always."
Source: Instagram
Nandi Madida serves body goals in hot dress
In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Nandi Madida set timelines on fire with her saucy video. The actress and singer hinted that the video was taken while she was in the Mother City with her husband, Zakes Bantwini.
Taking to her Instagram page, the mother of two shared a spicy video. In the video, the popular singer rocked an elegant backless orange dress and orange heels.
Source: Briefly News
