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News24
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Khanyi Mbau commands spotlight with ‘Main Character Energy' nod at Netflix awards
Khanyi Mbau has earned a nomination for Netflix Reality Universe Superlatives. The awards spotlight standout personalities and moments from Netflix's reality shows, which collectively form the Netflix Reality Universe (NRU). This 'universe' brings together stars from reality shows like Love Is Blind, Perfect Match, Selling Sunset, Love on the Spectrum and more. Fans can vote in 10 categories: Main Character Energy, Reality Ride or Dies, Cutest Couple, Biggest Flirt, Most Strategic Player, Ultimate Reality BFFs, and Style Icon. Mbau was nominated in the Main Character Energy category for her appearance in Young, Famous and African. 'So excited to be nominated as the first African for the Netflix Superlative vote for Main Character Energy,' she wrote on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Khanyi Mbau Metanoia (@mbaureloaded) Mbau also encouraged fans to vote for her before closing on 15 July. Young, African and Famous follows famous media personalities from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania. Netflix's first African reality series, season 1, premiered on 18 March 2022, followed by a second season in May 2023 and season three in January 2025. Other cast members include Annie Macaulay-Idibia, Bonang Matheba, Diamond Platnumz, Swanky Jerry, Zari Hassan, Nadia Nakai, 2Baba, Naked DJ, Kayleigh Schwark, Andile Ncube, Luis Munana, Ini Edo, Kefilwe Mabote and Fantana. Show Comments ()
The Citizen
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
'First for Africa': Khanyi Mbau makes history with ‘Main Character Energy' nod
Khanyi is nominated for the annual Netflix Reality Universe superlatives. South African actress and media personality Khanyi Mbau has earned a nomination in the annual Netflix Reality Universe Superlatives (NRU Superlatives). Khanyi is the first African to receive a nomination in the prestigious awards. The NRU Superlatives celebrate the boldest and most talked-about personalities in reality TV, as voted by fans across the globe. ALSO READ: Khanyi Mbau and boyfriend back together: 'Where would I go with a thigh laminated in bold with his name?' Khanyi Mbau recognised for 'Young, Famous & African' Mbau has been nominated in the Main Character Energy category for her standout role in the hit Netflix reality series Young, Famous & African. 'So excited to be nominated as the first African for the Netflix Superlative vote for: Main Character Energy…' she wrote on Instagram, celebrating the nod.. 'What does giving the main character energy mean? Taking a lead role in your own life rather than living as a supporting cast member for others,' she added on her Instagram Stories. Mbau is up against international reality stars, including Too Hot to Handle season one's Harry Jowsey, Love is Blind season six's Jess Vestal, and Owning Manhattan's Ryan Serhant. Young, Famous & African follows a glamorous group of African celebrities as they navigate love, business and drama in Johannesburg. The series features a pan-African cast including Diamond Platnumz, Zari Hassan, Nadia Nakai, and Annie Macauley, just to mention a few. Voting for the Netflix Reality Universe Superlatives is open until 15 July, with winners to be announced during the Netflix Summer Break event on 17 July. NOW READ: WATCH: Ayanda Thabethe says 'I do' in intimate wedding ceremony
