Khanyi Mbau is once again the centre of attention, this time for how she looked at the red carpet premiere of Meet The Khumalos, a new Netflix film.
Khanyi Mbau newly upgraded face sparks online reactions
Her face appeared noticeably different, which got many people on social media talking. The changes were linked to the cosmetic surgery she underwent last year in Turkey.
People online had mixed feelings.
Some said she looked unrecognisable, while others praised her for doing what made her feel confident. The images quickly went viral, with her name climbing the trending charts again.
Mbau’s history of plastic surgery
In August 2024, Khanyi travelled to Mono Clinic in Turkey to undergo surgery on her eyes and lips.
The eye procedure is called blepharoplasty, which removes loose skin and fat around the eyelids to make the eyes look more open.
She also had a lip lift, which makes the upper lip look fuller by removing a small amount of skin just below the nose.
After the procedures, she described the transformation as getting a “new face.” Khanyi later shared the clinic’s name on social media, which led to questions about whether she paid for the surgeries or received them in exchange for publicity.
This is not the first time Mbau has altered her appearance. She has always spoken openly about her cosmetic surgeries. In past interviews, she said these changes help her feel confident and that people should be allowed to look how they want.
What to expect from ‘Meet The Khumalos’
The event where Mbau’s new look caused a stir was the premiere of Meet The Khumalos, a South African comedy on Netflix.
The movie is based on the story from Meet The Kandasamys. It tells the story of Grace Khumalo—played by Mbau—whose world is shaken when an old friend, Bongi Sithole, becomes her neighbour. The twist? Their children are secretly dating.
The cast includes Khosi Ngema, Jesse Suntele, Siyabonga Shibe, and Bonga Dlamini.
The film is set to be released on Friday, 11 April 2025. It also features the final performance of the late Connie Chiume, who passed away in August 2024.
The film mixes humour and drama and explores how families react when secrets are uncovered.
With Mbau in the spotlight, both for her acting and her appearance, the film is drawing even more attention.
