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K Naomi on balancing motherhood and a thriving career in South African entertainment
Media personality and influencer K Naomi has gone from TV personality to a successful content creator. Image: Supplied TV Personality and creative K Naomi made her on-screen debut in 2012, and has since come a long way in the South African entertainment industry. In an interview with IOL, K Naomi opened up about blending her career in content creation, motherhood, and maintaining a sense of peace in an increasingly noisy world. 'This is not just a job; it's a lifestyle.' For many, being out and about at events feels like work. For her? It's simply life. 'I'm used to it,' she says with a shrug. 'There's no real feeling behind it anymore. This is where I dedicate my time, this is where I showcase my style and the brands I work with. It's my lifestyle. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ K Naomi got her start at 'Top Entertainment' magazine show and appeared in shows such as '10 Over 10' and 'All Access Mzansi'. Since her days on TV, she has become among the most followed creators in the country, and she's worked with brands such as Don Julio and L'Oreal Paris South Africa. Whether she's curating an event, creating content, or simply showing up stylishly at an activation, K Naomi does it all with intention and a clear strategy. 'Everything I do must benefit me in some way. Otherwise, why do it?' As a mother of two, her responsibilities extend far beyond brand campaigns and Instagram aesthetics. But she's made peace with the balancing act. 'It's like having a baby. When you've never had a baby before, you just figure it out,' she explains with a laugh. 'I try to monetize every decision I make. Even though I'm a strategist with a degree, a curator, I still make sure my choices are aligned with where I want to go.' Two days before my mom passed she asked me to study. Today my promise came to life and I graduated! 👩🏽🎓💛✨ #BlackGirlMagic — K Naomi👑 (@KNaomi_N) May 23, 2017 It's a refreshing take on navigating the ever-fluid world of content creation, especially in a space where financial security is anything but guaranteed. In an era where everyone has an opinion about everything, from your friendships to your marriage, silence, she says, can be powerful. 'There are people that deserve my silence, and people that don't,' she says matter-of-factly. 'I've created a sacred space, my home, where I can vent, be real, say, 'Actually, she made me mad.' But when I step outside, I'm cordial.' Her home is her haven, where she disconnects from the noise of the outside world and reconnects with herself. 'Outside is noise,' she adds. 'At home, I can breathe. That's where I can figure out my life.' Despite public perception and the constant chatter on social media, K Naomi doesn't let the pressure sway her. 'The noise? It's like a song in the car. If you don't like it, you press skip,' she says, smiling. That clarity, that sense of separation between public and private, is what's allowed her to thrive not just as a media personality, but as a woman in charge of her own narrative. IOL Entertainment
News24
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Monochrome moves from K Naomi and more
Monochrome has remained a dominant fashion trend. Vogue details how the rise of head-to-toe single-tone dressing can be traced back as far as 2016. Monochrome outfits are easy-going, especially when you play with shapes, textures and a mix of styles to create a minimalist look that still turns heads. We spotlight a few stunning celebs who've nailed the monochrome look. Adding a daring twist to the classic palette, Thando Thabethe and LootLove turn up the heat in shades of red and black. See more looks here: 1. When white meets volume Lebogang Tlokana, popularly known as The Funny Chef, is draped in a stunning all-white dress with dramatic bell sleeves and a flowing fabric. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @the_funnychef 2. Structural elegance With a tailored white mini dress with exaggerated ruffled cuffs, K Noami paires it with gold heels. View this post on Instagram A post shared by K Naomi Phakathi (@knaomin) 3. Sky-toned luxe Mihlali Ndamase embraced a soft blue two-piece blazer and mini skirt styled with matching high heels. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mihlali Ndamase (@mihlalii_n) 4. Red alert Thando Thabethe stunns in an all-red lingerie set, complete with mesh detailing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thando Thabethe (@thando_thabethe) 5. Layered in sheer power LootLove stunned in a turtleneck paired with drop-waist skirt, accessorised with a crossbody and sunglasses. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LOOTLOVE™ (@lootlove2)
News24
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
K Naomi and more stars bring 'quiet luxury' to SAFW opening party
Lights, camera, fashion! South African Fashion Week (SAFW) is officially on the way. The road to all the glitz, glamour and impeccable fashion collections from some of Mzansi's top fashion designers kicked off with the opening party on the evening of 22 April 2025 in Hyde Park, Johannesburg. Some stars and influencers flocked to the latest SAFW venue to ring in the upcoming spring/summer 2025 showcase, adorning designer outfits representing their interpretation of the theme 'Quiet Luxury'. While this year's opening party was a tame turnout compared to previous years, guests spent most of the night taking their red-carpet photos and dancing the night away to the sounds of DJ and media personality Lamiez Holworthy-Morule. The opening party is the official green light to SAFW, with attendees gearing up to witness fresh and innovative designs from fashion houses like Gert-Johan Coetzee, Rubicon Clothing, Bam Collective and more from 24 to 26 April at The Forum in Hyde Park. It's that time of the year again for the @safashionweek opening party! Quiet luxury is set to come alive for the runway shows from 24 to 26 April 2025. #CruzSAFW #SAFashionWeek — TRUELOVE Magazine (@TrueLoveMag) April 22, 2025 SAFW is embodying quiet luxury this time around, and some of Mzansi's stars reveal what quiet luxury means to them: TV personality K Naomi: 'Quiet luxury means effortless, sexy, not loud but showing up to the party. It means expressing your true fashion style and expressing your confidence somewhat through clothes.' Actor and presenter Kayise Ngqula: 'It means bold without making too much of a noise. It means aesthetically pleasing. It means ease, comfort, ja, and sophistication.' Media personality and sneakerhead Kim Jayde: 'Always what comes to mind is Zendaya. She gives us money and class and elegance.' In anticipation of arguably the biggest fashion event in South Africa's calendar, let's explore some looks at the opening party's red carpet: Ayanda Nhlapo Kim Jayde Kayise Ngqula DJ Sabby Zanele Potelwa in Imprint ZA Lamiez Holworthy-Morule K Naomi in Retha N Siphesihle Vazi in RAREBLAQ Yaya Mavundla Mzukisi Mbane in Imprint ZA Natasha Vermaak in Retha N
