Kelly Khumalo gets real about her life in new reality show
Updated | By Entertainment Reporter
“At the end of the day, I’m a mom who’s making a living and has to protect her business with everything she has,” Kelly says on her new reality show, 'Life With Kelly Khumalo'.
Kelly Khumalo is the latest South African celebrity to get her own reality show.
'Life With Kelly Khumalo' debuted on Showmax on Thursday to much excitement from the singer's fans.
The show is produced by BarLeader, the company behind 'Being Bonang', 'Somizi & Mohale: The Union' and 'Kwa Mam’Mkhize'.
Kelly gives her fans an up-close-and-personal look into her life behind the controversial tabloid headlines.
"The woman that you see in front of you is self-made. I can't say I have a point of reference when it comes to being a good woman. However, I am now ready to embrace the greatness that God has created me for," The 'Dance Comigo' hitmaker says in the opening sequence of her show.
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Kelly's name has been dragged through the mud on more than one occasion over the years, but she holds her head high despite the hate.
She rises from the ashes like a Phoenix every single time.
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Here's a look at three things you will learn about Kelly on her new show.
Being a single mom is tough
Kelly is a single mother of two. She shares her son Christian with Molemo 'Jub Jub' Maarohanye - whom she says she has not seen in years. Her daughter Thingo also has a famous father - late Bafana Bafana star Senzo Meyiwa. Kelly reveals on the show that Thingo has started asking questions about her father.
“How do I start the conversation? How do I even tell my daughter who her father is and what happened to him? Because this is such a heavy story for a five-year-old," she says.
She is still fighting with her sister Zandile
Kelly and her sister Zandile, also known as Zandie, had a public falling out earlier this year. The drama started when Zandie's husband, Mhlo Gumede, was accused of using Kelly's name to book gigs with event organisers.
Gesh Lounge and Entertainment owner Bhekani Ndlovu claimed Mhlo scammed him out of thousands of Rands. Kelly released a statement saying she was unaware of the gig in question and made it clear that her brother-in-law was not her manager.
Zandie took offence to the statement and declared she was "divorcing" Kelly as a sister. Their feud comes up on her reality show. Their mother, Ntombi Khumalo, urges Kelly to reconcile with her sister.
"When I pass on, I want to leave you and Zandile united," their mom says.
She is a boss babe
The cameras follow Kelly around as she prepares to launch her new gin line, Controversy Gin. But her plans were put on ice when South Africa's lockdown resulted in alcohol being banned. She also had to put the breaks on the gigs she had planned for the launch of her new album, The Voice of Africa, as concerts were also banned.
Kelly did not let the setbacks hold her back.
“At the end of the day, I’m a mom who’s making a living and has to protect her business with everything she has."
Hate it or love it. She’s telling her story. See Kelly beyond the controversy on the new reality show, Life With Kelly Khumalo. Exclusive to https://t.co/ST5tRZLieK.
— Showmax South Africa (@ShowmaxOnline) August 3, 2020
Here's a look at what social media users had to say about Kelly's new show.
#LifeWithKellyKhumalo @KellyKhumaloZA you are such a strong women, your are bold and fearless. As for those who are posting negative things ya'll must just stop being petty. I respect Kelly for always standing for the truth and not sugar coating things. Love you cic ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/yOPMBOaKBE
— 👑Queen Sumo👑 (@Sumo73066612) August 6, 2020
I like how kelly disciplines her children ❤ #LifeWithKellyKhumalo
— Kat💙❤! (@katTshabalala1) August 6, 2020
I'm really enjoying @KellyKhumaloZA reality show😏!! #LifeWithKellyKhumalo
— MaReneiloe (@MassEzY) August 6, 2020
I watched and I just love it! Better than some crappy reality shows we’ve been subjected to in recent months. Well done @KellyKhumaloZA https://t.co/uPz2uy1MV9
— Katleho (@kateylumpkins) August 6, 2020
I stayed up so I could Binge watch #LifeWithKellyKhumalo 😍. It is officially available on @ShowmaxOnline all the 6 episodes are available: from Her introduction To getting into touch with The ancestors.
— Siyamthanda Ndamase (@Ndamase_Siya) August 5, 2020
I’m super excited on getting to know more about Her Vocal Highness 💃🏻. pic.twitter.com/sN5plXWvwN
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