Celeste Ntuli and DBN Gogo are part of the remarkable women recognized by Forbes Africa in their 2026 #Over30Under50 edition.
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The February/March 2026 issue of Forbes Africa has been released, celebrating our very own Celeste Ntuli and DBN Gogo, who stand alongside other prominent South African women like Dineo Lioma, a health technology innovator, and Pelonomi Moiloa, an engineer.
Centered around the theme of “women shaping Africa now”, this list highlights women making waves in various sectors. This also signifies the third consecutive edition of the #Over30Under50 Forbes Africa.
CELESTE NTULI: ‘A RURAL GIRL WITH A GIFT’
Celeste Ntuli, a celebrated comedian and actress, is undoubtedly a powerful figure in her field. Her career trajectory is both motivating and currently thriving. Now at the age of 46, the Empangeni-born icon continues achieving remarkable milestones as she embarks on a tour for her latest show, Celeste and The Big Dudes. For the Forbes cover, her outfits were styled by her talented sister, Fezile Ntuli, of Amelia Wearhouse.
DBN GOGO: A TRAILBLAZER OF NOTE
DBN Gogo, whose birth name is Mandisa Radebe, is 32 years old and has shared her gratitude for inclusion in this notable list by Forbes Africa. The Amapiano star and DJ, recognized for her distinctive fashion and historic achievements, expressed her feelings on Instagram:
