Fashion with flair and a whole lot of heart — Somizi Mhlongo is taking the industry by storm.
The beloved media personality and fashion trailblazer delivered a jaw-dropping moment at the 2025 Metro FM Awards when Zola Zee Lovin’ graced the black carpet dressed in a custom gown designed by none other than Somizi himself. And yes, he definitely deserves a loud “whooooo shem!”
The gown designed for Zola wasn’t just a dress — it was a statement of creativity, trust, and evolution.
Somizi thanked Zola for believing in him, even as a student: “@zolazeelovin my baby, I can’t thank you enough for the trust. Imagine trusting an entire student. But then again — it’s Somizi.”
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The gown, a head-turning mix of structure, drama, and elegance, immediately caught attention at the awards show,
The show-stopping design is part of Somizi’s bold new chapter as a fashion designer. While his Sompire Kids line has already been making waves, Somizi is stepping things up—enrolling in the Villioti Fashion Institute in 2024 with the goal of becoming a fully qualified designer officiel.
