Celeste Ntuli and DBN Gogo are among the outstanding women selected by Forbes Africa for their 2026 #Over30Under50 edition.
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The February/March 2026 edition of Forbes Africa is now available, and our very own homegirls, Celeste Ntuli and DBN Gogo, posed shoulder to shoulder with fellow South African women, including Dineo Lioma, a health tech entrepreneur, and Pelonomi Moiloa, an engineer.
Premised under the “women shaping Africa now” theme, the list zooms in on women who are excelling in their respective industries. This also marks the third annual #Over30Under50 Forbes Africa edition.
CELESTE NTULI: ‘A RURAL GIRL WITH A GIFT’
Celeste Ntuli, an award-winning comedian and actress, is simply a force to be reckoned with. Her career is not only inspiring but also at an all-time high. At 46, the Empangeni-born superstar keeps smashing one goal at a time, as she’s currently on tour with another instalment of Celeste and The Big Dudes. Her look for the Forbes cover was styled by her talented sister, Fezile Ntuli, from Amelia Wearhouse.
DBN GOGO: A TRAILBLAZER OF NOTE
The 32-year-old DBN Gogo, whose real name is Mandisa Radebe, expressed her appreciation for being selected for this esteemed honour by Forbes Africa. The DJ and Amapiano sensation, who’s known for her unorthodox fashion sense and making history, posted the following on Instagram: