Nomzamo Mbatha struts the runway for Khosi Nkosi at Milan Fashion Week

Actress and humanitarian Nomzamo Mbatha graced the runway on Saturday night, walking for South African fashion house Khosi Nkosi, founded by Thabo and Khosi Mukwevho.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Villa Erba at Lake Como, Khosi Thwala showcased  a stunning collection of Ankara prints in shades of blue and green, along with West African-inspired knitwear Italy, the event was part of Milan Fashion Week Studio—a special showcase running alongside the official Milan Fashion Week schedule.

The show was presented in collaboration with African Bank to celebrate its 50th anniversary, merging fashion with a reflection on heritage and resilience. The Legacy Collection, inspired by the bank's origins in the 1960s, paid homage to a period marked by hardship for people of colour while celebrating dignity and bold self-expression.

As a familiar face on both local and international stages, Mbatha’s involvement further amplified the collection’s message of empowerment and cultural pride, reinforcing her role as a global ambassador for African excellence.

As African designers continue to captivate the world’s most prestigious fashion platforms, Mbatha’s runway moment was more than just a show—it was a celebration of African creativity, resilience, and the power of storytelling through fashion on the global stage.