Nomzamo Mbatha to Co-Host MXS Kulture Festival 2026

Actress, producer and brand ambassador Nomzamo Mbatha is set to take on an exciting role as one of the co-hosts of the upcoming MXS Kulture Festival 2026. The highly anticipated cultural and fashion event will bring together creativity, heritage and style, while also celebrating African fashion, music and beauty.

Haircare brand Crème of Nature recently shared the exciting announcement on their Instagram page, revealing that they will be the official hair partner for the festival. The brand highlighted how the event will celebrate textured hair artistry while showcasing the beauty of African culture on the runway.

They shared, “Rooted in Radiance meets high fashion with @msxperience. We are proud to be part of the MXS Kulture Festival 2026 as the official hair partner for the event. In collaboration with MAXHOSA AFRICA, our team will bring textured hair artistry to the runway, styling every look under the creative direction of @laduma. Guests can also experience the brand through our Pop-Up Salon Studio, with special moments alongside Creme of Nature ambassador @nomzamo_m, who will also cohost the festival. Fresh from Paris Fashion Week, @maxhosa’s latest collection, music and culture will come together for one of the defining style moments of 2026. 21 March 2026 at Toadbury Hall. Rooted in heritage. Radiant in expression. Crowned in confidence.”

The fashion showcase will feature designs from renowned South African fashion brand MAXHOSA AFRICA, founded by celebrated designer Laduma Ngxokolo. The brand recently presented its latest collection at Paris Fashion Week, and festival guests will now get a chance to experience the collection locally.

Mbatha also shared the exciting news with her followers, expressing how honoured she feels to be part of the festival this year. As an ambassador for Crème of Nature, she highlighted how the event celebrates culture, heritage and authenticity.

She said, “I am so proud to announce that Crème of Nature is the official hair partner for this years MXS Kulture Festival the 4th annual. This is a celebration of authenticity, of heritage, of culture. Another thing that I would love to also share is that I’m going to be co-hosting this years MXS Kulture Festival and I’m so very excited. It’s going to be my first. We’re bringing culture, fashion, music and of course, the hair. Because at a festival such as this hair is not an after thought, it’s the crown, it’s the artistry.”

The star also shared her excitement about attending the festival for the first time. “I can’t wait to experience my first MXS Kulture Fest.”

The fourth annual MXS Kulture Festival will take place on 21 March 2026 at Toadbury Hall, where guests can expect a vibrant celebration of African fashion, music, culture and beauty. With Mbatha co-hosting and Crème of Nature bringing their signature hair artistry to the runway, the festival promises to be one of the standout cultural events of the year.