Biography
Khosi Twala (born 10 August 1997) is a South African journalist, broadcaster, beauty influencer, fitness enthusiast and reality television star.
Based in Johannesburg, she has participated in several beauty pageants. She was a contestant in Miss Free State SA (2017), Biogen Face Of Fitness (2020) and Miss Regal International South Africa (2021).
Khosi Twala is currently a housemate in the ongoing Big Brother Africa (Titans) competition where she emerged as the winner on 2 April 2023. She walked away with a total prize money of $100,000 for winning the first edition of the competition.
South African TV personality
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| Full name: | Makhosazene Twala |
| Stage name: | Khosi Twala, Yo-highness K |
| Born: | August 10, 1997 (age 27) |
| Place of birth: | Newcastle, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Height: | 1.70 minutes |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Twala |
| Siblings: | 3 |
| Husband • Spouse: | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Yemi Cregx (rum.), Miracle OP (rum.) |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Journalist • Television Personality |
| Net worth: | $70,000-$100,000 |
Early life
Khosi Twala was born on August 10, 1997 to South African parents. She was born and raised in the Rainbow Nation. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Twala, decided to give her the birth name Makhosazene.
She is from Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. She spent her formative years in this province in the south-east of the country. Khosi Twala is from the Zulu tribe in South Africa. She comes from a family of six. She has three siblings – two brothers and one sister. She is also known by her nickname – Yo-highness K. She acquired this nickname during her teenage years.
Ever since she was a young girl, Khosi Twala has aspired to have a career in the media. Her dream was to be on TV. As a high school student, she was an active member of the Newspaper Club, Literary & Debating Society and Drama Society. She represented her school in several debate and quiz competitions. She also participated in local beauty pageants and had the opportunity to win several competitions.
Education
Khosi Twala attended primary and secondary school at top public schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
She is a former student of Lincolns Heights High School. She attended high school there from 2011 to 2015.
She was then admitted to the University of the Free State (UFS) in 2016. She obtained a degree in Journalism from UFS in 2018. She then attended Oakfields College.
Khosi Twala completed her Master’s degree from the University of Johannesburg in December 2021. She received her degree after a two-year program that began in January 2020.
Career
Khosi Twala has been passionate about building a career in the media industry for many years. Because of her love for television, she decided to study Journalism for her first degree. As an undergraduate, she interned at media companies in Bloemfontein to gain work experience in her field. She was also an active member of various literary and media-related clubs and societies at the multi-campus university.
After graduating, she decided to move cities and moved to Johannesburg. She was hired as a Journalist at a media company in Johannesburg. Through hard work, Khosi Twala gradually rose to the top of her career. She decided to enhance her skills by getting a second degree to improve her skills in the media industry. She applied for a Master’s degree at the University of Johannesburg and was accepted. She worked full-time and studied at the same time. She completed the program in 2021.
Since her teenage years, Khosi Twala has developed an interest in modelling. As a teenager and young adult, she has competed in several beauty pageants in South Africa. Notable mentions include Miss Free State SA 2017, Biogen Face Of Fitness 2020 and Miss Regal International South Africa (2021).
Khosi Twala is one of the top beauty influencers in the South African subcontinent. She has modeled for many brands over the years. Notable brands include Unravel Me Swimwear and Sportwear, Milani Hair Studio and Sissy Boy Jeans, among others. She is also a fitness guru and has built a brand around her passion for Fitness. She is one of the most popular female Fitness enthusiasts in South Africa.
Khosi Twala’s love of television led her to try her hand at reality television. She auditioned for the 2022 reality television show Big Brother Titans and was selected by the judges as one of the lucky housemates. She was announced as one of the Top Twenty Housemates on the show on 15 January 2023. She competed for the grand prize of $100,000 (USD) against other housemates from Nigeria and South Africa.
Social media
Khosi Twala’s status as a sought-after beauty influencer has made her one of South Africa’s top social media personalities.
She has grown in popularity since being announced as a housemate on the Big Brother Titans Show.
Khosi Twala currently has over 40k followers on Instagram and over 40.2k followers on Facebook.
- Instagram Handle – khosi_twala
- Facebook – Khosi Twala
Personal life
Khosi Twala is 27 years old. She turned 27 on August 10. She spent most of her life living in KwaZulu-Natal before moving to the Free State province to attend university. Her friends and family call her by her nickname – Yo-highness K.
She currently resides in Johannesburg and lives in a fully furnished two-bedroom apartment. She owns a car and other financial investments. This South African celebrity is known for her stunning beauty. She has fair skin and is five feet tall.
Khosi Twala has said she is still single but has made it clear that she is open to romantic relationships on the Big Brother Show. Big Brother Titans is a combination of the Nigerian and South African versions of Big Brother. The show is broadcast from a studio in Johannesburg. If Khosi Twala wins the show, she will go home with the grand prize of $100,000.
Khosi Twala’s boyfriend in Big Brother House happens to be Yemi Cregx and Miracle OP.
Net worth
South African beauty influencer and journalist Khosi Twala is estimated to have a net worth of between $70,000 and $100,000.
