Snikiwe “Sni” Mhlongo (born December 25, 1997) is a South African content creator, beauty influencer, and fashionista. She is the brand ambassador of Fashion Nova.
Mhlongo has worked with other brands such as Superbalist and Mr Price on a Mother’s Day campaign. She also modeled for the Sarhap Hairline.
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| Name: | Snikiwe Mhlongo |
| Born: | December 25, 1997 (age 28 years old) |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Alma mater: | University of Cape Town |
| Occupation: | Content creator, beauty influencer, fashionista |
| Years active: | 2016-date |
| Parents: | Brenda Mhlongo (mother) Edmund Mhlongo (father) |
| Siblings: | 2 |
Early Life
Snikiwe Mhlongo was born on December 25, 1997, to actress Brenda Mhlongo and artistic director Edmund Mhlongo.
Growing up, she watched her mother dress stylishly and always knew that she wanted to dress like her. She has two siblings, Zama and Nethezeko.
Education
Sni holds a degree in media, writing, and sociology from the University of Cape Town.
Career
Sni Mhlongo has been a YouTuber for many years. She actively started creating digital content in 2016 at the age of 18. Her first video was filmed on her friend’s mobile phone at the university.
Her content is about curated outfits and other fashion tutorials. She also adds some transparent personal journey. She has also collaborated with other brands and had major brand partnerships.
Some of the brands she has worked with include Fenty Beauty and Coca-Cola. She was a nominee for Influencer of the Year at the 2023 Top 16 Youth-Owned Brand Awards. She collaborated with clothing brand Imprecca to create a collection.
Sni has also done a fragrance campaign with Jimmy Choo in 2022 and has worked with skincare brand Vaseline. She has also modelled for L’Oréal Paris at the South African Fashion Week.
Personal Life
Sni Mhlongo was in a relationship with actor Zamani Mbatha for six years before their breakup in 2023.
She has also undergone a successful breast reduction surgery that transformed her cup size from a DD to a C cup. She has been very open about her cosmetic surgery journey.
References
- Sindeka Mandoyi. “Social media divided as Sni Mhlongo and Zamani Mbatha reunion rumours take over X“. Glamour South Africa.
- Keamogetswe Matlala. “Sni Mhlongo rises above heartbreak with award nomination – ‘Those years of hard work were not in vain‘”. Drum.
- Yara. “Sni Mhlongo: Putting The Pieces Together“. www.yarasworld.co.za.
- Bonolo Sekudu. “SA YouTuber on her breast reduction surgery – ‘I felt the weight off my back when I woke up post op’“. News24.
- Thobile Mazibuko. “Meet the young South African fashion and beauty content creators making a noise in the industry“. Cape Times.
