South African media powerhouse Bonang Matheba is stepping onto one of the biggest global stages of her career as she prepares to host the prestigious B20 Summit. She announced the news across her social media platforms with her signature elegance, posting, “Exciting times .” The announcement was met with instant excitement, with fans and industry peers celebrating yet another milestone for the star.
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The B20, formally known as the Business 20, is one of the official engagement groups within the G20 framework, representing the global business community. Since its establishment in 2010, the B20 has brought together CEOs, policymakers, and economic leaders to shape economic priorities and influence decisions made by G20 heads of state. It focuses on issues such as trade, investment, digital transformation, sustainable development, and women’s economic participation, making it one of the most influential platforms in international economic dialogue.
For Bonang Matheba, this moment is a natural progression in a career defined by excellence and global reach. Known across South Africa and beyond as Queen B, Bonang has built an empire as a television presenter, radio host, entrepreneur, producer, and philanthropist. Her charisma, professionalism, and effortless command of any stage have made her a go-to host for high-profile events both locally and internationally.
Her list of previous hosting achievements is extensive and impressive. She has headlined the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs), hosted the Miss South Africa pageant multiple times, led the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 in Johannesburg, and served as the red carpet host for the BET Awards. She has also fronted the DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards, the South African Music Awards (SAMAs), the YouTube Africa Day Benefit Concert, and held the title of E! Entertainment’s “Host of Africa.” Each appearance has reinforced her reputation as one of Africa’s most polished and influential presenters.
Hosting the B20 places Bonang in a new league, one that reflects not only her mastery of entertainment but her evolution into a respected global figure with a voice that resonates far beyond the continent. As the world turns its attention to the B20 Summit, South Africa will once again be represented by a woman who continues to redefine what African excellence looks like on a world stage.
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