From Stroke Survivor to Wellness Icon: Mome Mahlangu’s Triumphant Return to Fashion and Empowerment

South African reality TV pioneer, fashion trailblazer and wellness advocate Mome Mahlangu continues to redefine resilience and reinvention. From surviving a life-threatening stroke to becoming a global wellness icon and launching her latest fashion collection, Renewal, Mome’s journey is a powerful testament to healing, purpose and perseverance.

As the first South African reality star and the first in the country to have three reality shows based on her life — Cream Cartel (Vuzu), MoLove (Vuzu), and Mo & Mome (Mzansi Magic), Mome has made history in South African entertainment. Her creative evolution from runway model and celebrity stylist to entrepreneur and wellness leader  embodies the essence of modern African womanhood: bold, visionary, and unstoppable.

Before her wellness journey, Mome made her mark as one of South Africa’s most influential hip-hop stylists, shaping street fashion culture and co-founding the globally recognised group Boyznbucks, known for redefining local urban fashion. Her creative influence extended across TV commercials, music videos, and magazine shoots, positioning her as a cultural architect in SA’s entertainment and fashion industries.

Following a near-fatal stroke six years ago, Mome channelled her recovery into purpose, founding Momewellness, a holistic lifestyle and wellness brand promoting mindful living, inner balance, and empowerment.

Today Momewellness products are distributed not only across South Africa but also internationally, reaching markets in Dubai, London, Zimbabwe, Qatar, Botswana, and Eswatini (Swaziland).

Through Momewellness, she shares her philosophy of daily devotion, mindfulness, fitness and balanced nutrition, empowering others to live with intention and gratitude.

“Through Renewal, I want to tell a story of inner healing and resilience,” says Mome. “Life is messy, but we can still make the most of it when we focus on inner healing and let our outer being reflect that beauty.”

After a four-year break from fashion, Mome returns with her newest collection, Renewal, inspired by her personal journey of self-healing and rediscovery. The collection embodies comfort, versatility and resilience, using soft fabrics and seamless designs that transition effortlessly between daily commitments.

Each piece reflects her belief in finding beauty amid chaos, a visual narrative of how broken pieces can be reimagined into something whole and graceful.

As a mentor and advocate for women’s empowerment, Mome encourages young women to trust the process of becoming. “Believe in yourself, stay patient and never give up on your dreams. When women rise, families and communities rise too.”

Mome Mahlangu is a South African media personality, entrepreneur and wellness advocate celebrated for her groundbreaking career spanning fashion, television and health. A three-time reality TV star and former celebrity stylist, Mome continues to inspire through her brand Momewellness, her fashion line and her message of holistic healing and empowerment.

Momewellness is a lifestyle and wellness brand founded by Mome Mahlangu, offering products and insights that promote physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. The brand champions mindful living, self-care and empowerment, with distribution across Africa and international markets including Dubai, the UK and Qatar.