Idols judge and Metro FM presenter Somizi Mhlongo wants to be an agent for change. The ‘Whoo Shem’ star took to Instagram, announcing that he will be donating R20 per unit sold of his memoir ‘Dominoes: Unbreakable Spirit' to sponsor first year students.
“Changing South Africa one person at a time. Thanks to all that are supporting my dreams coz through u I'm able to support other ppls dreams izandla ziyagezana. #DOMINOES about to go gold.
”God blesses us to bless others. I want to live a life with a purpose and leave a legacy. With my book approaching ten thousand units, thanks to you. I spoke to my management and want to donate R20 from each book...I want to help 2-4 matriculants, to pay for their first year varsity fees…” he said on the video.
Somizi is following in the footsteps of his former BFF Bonang Matheba who helped a lot of needy students through her Bonang Matheba Bursaries.
This initiative by Somizi adds to the elements he and Bonang share in common: both their books are currently among Mzansi's best sellers and they are at the peak of their careers.
Why drag Bonang into Nonhle's Twitter rant?
Perhaps Somizi will follow suit and launch his own foundation.
A post shared by Somizi (@somizi) on Aug 22, 2017 at 2:22am PDT
Fans seems impressed with the Somizi's initiative
"This my Somizi....just another reason why I love him so much. God bless you," commented Insta follower.
"I don't usually comment on celebrities post but this@somizi touched me. I'm a student too and I know what you are talking about every year in January you'll find students being excluded because of finance and also queuing at school offices to negotiate.May God bless you..." added another.
"May God bless you man. You truly are an inspiration," commented another.
If you're currently in matric @somizi would like to sponsor your first year varsity fees! Send details to [email protected] #SizoSlaya Ts&Cs pic.twitter.com/p5zcmPxX2Q
— Blanc'deNoir (@KinkyButSmart) August 22, 2017