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Moozlie celebrates 13-year milestone since MTV Base VJ search

Posted on October 22, 2025
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South African media personality and rapper Nomuzi ‘Moozlie’ Mabena is celebrating a significant career milestone. She marked 13 years since her life-changing win in the MTV Base VJ Search.

On 20 October 2012, a young Moozlie clinched the title, a victory that launched her into the public eye and onto continental television screens.

MOOZLIE REFLECTS ON A LONG CAREER

The award-winning artist took to social media to share a heartfelt reflection on her journey from aspiring YoTV presenter to a mainstay in the entertainment industry.

In her post, Moozlie expressed profound gratitude. “God, you have been SO good!! All I ever wanted to be was a YoTV presenter. The people I’ve met. The places I’ve gone.

The things I’ve done?! What a DREAM!!” She credited her success to divine grace and the unwavering support from fans and colleagues over the years.

She then extended a prayer for their own success and victories, according to SA Hip Hop.

MOOZLIE AND CREATIVE PLATFORMS

Her message also served as a poignant reminder for fellow creatives and South Africans about the importance of acknowledging achievements.

Moozlie noted that it is easy to become consumed by the pursuit of the next goal, often forgetting the “incredible things we’ve already done.”

She described her own path as an “epic journey,” a testament to the opportunities that platforms like the MTV Base VJ Search have created for South African talent.

SOUTH AFRICAN POP CULTURE

This win 13 years ago proved to be a pivotal moment, not just for Moozlie, but for South African pop culture, as it introduced a vibrant new voice.

Since then, her career has flourished across multiple domains, according to OKMzansi.

This includes television presenting, music, and fashion, solidifying her status as an influential figure.

MOOZLIE LOOKS AHEAD

Concluding her reflection on an optimistic note, Moozlie assured her followers that this anniversary is not a finale. It is rather a precursor to what is still to come.

“And still… The best is yet to come,” she declared. This signals that South African audiences can expect even more from the multifaceted star in the future.

The journey of Moozlie continues to inspire a generation of local creatives dreaming of their own big break.

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