Lamiez Holworthy Opens Up about Identity and Culture After Her Wedding
OkMzansi | 21.04.2026 00:23
South African DJ and radio presenter Lamiez Holworthy has given fans a deeper look into her life beyond the glitz and glamour. After recently sharing beautiful moments from her wedding to rapper Khuli Chana, the media personality opened up about something far more personal — her cultural identity and upbringing.
Taking to Instagram, Lamiez reflected on her unique background and how it shaped her wedding day. She explained how important it was for her to honour both sides of her family.
She said, “For someone who grew up in a cross cultured family, raised by my mom whose family is predominantly indian (Muslim, Hindu, Tamil and some Christian) it was extremely important that I embraced both my mom and my biological father who is Tsonga’s cultures.”
Her wedding was not just a celebration of love, but also a powerful representation of who she is. Lamiez shared that she trusted specific creatives to bring her dream to life, adding, “The only person I trusted with bringing my vision to life was @orapelengmodutle X @ot_modutle and that’s exactly what he did- he made me look and feel like a modern Black Disney Princess.”
Beyond the celebration, Lamiez also spoke honestly about the struggles she faced growing up. She revealed how being different affected her sense of belonging. “I struggled with my identity for the longest time- being the only black child in a community that looked and treated me differently- One where I knew I did not belong but my mom? See my mother fought for me- she CHOSE me over and over again even if it meant losing her own family and for that I will forever honour her.”
She also shared a touching moment about her father, who walked her down the aisle alongside her mother. “Then there’s my dad- my dad who got to walk me alongside my mom at my wedding. What a guy- I am so grateful that we get to experience each other’s genuine love now. Now that I am older and wiser – between you and I? I’ve become such a daddy’s girl that it sometimes makes my mom a little jealous (Akere I’m HER baby-her NUNA).”
Lamiez ended her message with a powerful reflection on faith and destiny, saying, “And if ever you needed a time to believe that we choose but GOD decides- I hope this is it. Badimo ba kogae made sure of it.”
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