With her signature introduction, ‘Hi I’m Onezwa and I make meals using items that I’ve grown, raised or foraged’, popular South African food content creator Onezwa Mbola has quickly risen to ‘fan favourite’ in the realm of FoodTok, not just on local shores but also on the international stage, reports Cape {town} Etc.
Her success on TikTok stems from her authentic approach to food, creating culinary masterpieces from scratch, a skill she picked up and honed during her time as a marine navigator.
From harvesting vegetables to milking animals and fishing, Onezwa also incorporates traditional Xhosa recipes with her own modern twist to produce mouth-watering dishes, elevated by products from her condiments and seasoning company, eMandulo.
@onezwambola I’m not sorry that the video is long, just watch it in instalments 🤣💚 I did NOT expect the spinach wrap to work so well with prawns but omg it HIT #rurallife #southafrica #farmlife #ezilalini #fyp #viral #SAMA28
Recently, the TikToker announced an exciting collaboration with world-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay on the fourth season of his culinary show, Uncharted.
Taking to Instagram to share the news, the influencer wrote: ‘Let’s go on a culinary adventure with Gordon Ramsay: Unchartered S4. So far, we’ve experienced Cuba’s rich history, hearty food and picturesque scenery. And that inspired me too… Catch the rest of the season on @natgeo_africa every Wednesday at 9pm.’
In the video, Onezwa explains that ‘Gordon Ramsey’s Uncharted follows Chef Gordon as he tells the food stories of some of the most remote locations around the globe, through unique culinary experiences,’ said Onezwa. ‘Being based in a remote location myself, it’s exciting to see how other cultures on the show coexist with the earth.’
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The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Onezwa’s career after recently finding herself at the centre of a controversy involving fellow FoodToker and model Nara Smith, whose content appeared strikingly similar to her own – without giving due credit.
Despite this, Onezwa’s fans continue to celebrate her success and look forward to seeing where her culinary adventures will take her next.
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This article was originally written and published by Cape {town} Etc.
