Living the dream

He has appeared in various television shows, such as Living the Dream with Somizi, I am and Idols SA. The popular South African choreographer, actor and radio personality opens up to tjil. Somizi's reality show Living the Dream aired first on DStv's Mzansi Magic channel last year in May and has since received overwhelming responses from fans. With only two seasons completed, the glitzy entertainer shares his personal life and the charismatic characters that influence his fast-paced lifestyle with his fans. According to Somizi, having a reality show is not as easy as it looks. There is a lot of hard work and logistics put in. “The planning takes quite some time depending on what you will be doing. I made it clear that when I do a reality show it has to be as current as possible. You need a cast and crew - just to mention a few. The bulk of the work is done during the shooting,” he says. In the crazy world of Somizi Mhlongo who's on a constant quest to live his life to the fullest, he gives a glimpse of the highs and lows that make the talented entertainer and businessman tick. In one of the scenes Somizi set himself on a quest to feed homeless people and later had an emotional breakdown as a result. He says he does this to encourage people and not just celebrities because one can bless another through their blessings. “There is always an opportunity for people to share and this doesn't only apply to the rich but everyone. It shouldn't always be your leftovers,” he says. For a person that wears many hats, Somizi says this year has definitely been a successful one in terms of his career. “I hosted the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) for the second time and that was huge for me. I also released my book titled Dominoes and it is doing extremely well. All my accomplishments are different from each other but they are equally big,” he says.Somizi confirmed that he will be coming to Namibia to host the Otjiwarongo Bush Party on 30 September and is looking forward to engaging with his local fans. He also plans to make other trips to Namibia. “Next year I want to host the NAMAs so hopefully the universe is listening and will take it from there. This is still in the pipeline but I also want to host a book signing in Namibia and tour the country. I appreciate my Namibian fans. I see their tweets and inboxes. I love you guys,” he said. Three things you didn't know about SomiziSomizi's spirit animal is an eagle because it soars into the skies without shaking.He doesn't have a sense of smell.He is a great cook. June Shimuoshili

Living the dream

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