Media persona Minnie Dlamini has skilled probably the most important milestones of her grownup life proper earlier than our eyes.
In 2010, she emerged victorious after a presenter seek for SABC1’s weekly music present, Live.
Since then, she has hosted numerous tv exhibits and even tried her hand at performing, all whereas assembly the person who would go on to be her husband, marrying him, filming the method for tv, shedding her brother and welcoming her first little one.
Although there’s a lot we might not know about what actually goes on in Minnie’s non-public life, she has shared a good portion of it with the general public.
Another a part of her life she fortunately shares with followers is her friendship with Unathi Nkayi, whom she appeared alongside in an episode of Nkayi’s present, Festive Get Together within the Life Artois.
The present was renewed for a second season which is presently airing on Mzansi Magic and Minnie was among the many friends featured on the present. Other friends included Melanie Bala, who can be a detailed pal of Unathi’s in addition to Maps Maponyane, J’Something, Khuli Chana and Lamiez Holworthy.
The Citizen caught up with Melanie and Minnie on the day of filming to talk about all issues associated to festive get-togethers, Christmas time and family.
“With Unathi, I communicate to her nearly day-after-day so the second we get collectively and begin talking, I’m positive we’ll all just about forget that the cameras are round, that’s how we’re,” stated Minnie of her time on set.
She went on to gush about their friendship and how the dialog just about by no means ends each time they’re collectively.
Seeing a celeb get interviewed by somebody they take into account a pal is a uncommon incidence. So uncommon that the extent of consolation between the 2 events is among the first stuff you discover each time watching such an interview.
“It’s very attention-grabbing when somebody is interviewing you and they know you as a result of you’ll be able to’t lie. Especially in the event that they’re the kind of individual to name you out!” exclaimed Minnie earlier than laughing.
“I simply really feel just like the content material will at all times be extra lovely, extra natural, extra respectful. There will at all times be matters I’m extra prepared to talk about with somebody like her as a result of we have now such a detailed relationship and we additionally perceive that we’ve all bought a job to do however we’re additionally cognizant of defending one another’s areas.”
She does take into account this to be a catch-22 as nicely as a result of as an interviewer, you realize a lot about your topic, however as a pal, you’re apprehensive of compromising your friendship by touching on matters the interviewee might not wish to be disclosed publicly.
Connection is a significant theme all through the present and Minnie loves this, stating that several types of relationships are explored and offered on the present and that that is necessary as a result of society must see these examples extra usually.
“I feel this present has actually captured the essence of capturing true connection, which I feel is particular.”
Festive season plans with family
“Nope! I cannot be travelling in December. I’m staying proper right here with my son and my husband. My dad and mom can come go to,” declares Minnie after a busy yr of travelling and working in addition to a latest journey with her husband Quinton and her son, Netha.
Despite internet hosting occasions and being round individuals for a dwelling, Minnie someway nonetheless has the vitality to host in her private capability as nicely. She shared how her family at all times has individuals at their home and estimates that it’s this manner almost each weekend.
“One of the questions earlier was ‘are you a great host?’ and I’d say no, I’m horrible. If you come to my home, it’s your own home. You can open the fridge, seize your self a glass, I’ll see you outdoors. Mix me a drink if you wish to.”
“I like having my buddies and family over, it makes me very completely happy,” she added.
She says that is necessary to her as she doesn’t at all times have time to see her family members as a result of her busy schedule.
What’s subsequent for Minnie?
In this subsequent season, Minnie can be donning her actress hat as soon as once more for a film referred to as The Honeymoon which she says will premiere subsequent yr.
“It’s going to be a enjoyable movie, one thing you’ll be able to watch with your women,” she stated.
Festive Get-Together in The Life Artois airs on Wednesdays at 9h30pm on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) and repeats air on Sundays at 2pm.
