South Africa: Mandla N Pays Lobola for Miss Universe Star Melissa Nayimuli

4 March 2026
Scrolla (Johannesburg)
By Rorisang Modiba
  • Melissa Nayimuli shared beautiful moments from the lobola ceremony on Instagram, wearing a custom dress by designer Stephen van Eeden.
  • Mandla N proposed to Melissa Nayimuli on a private island in Thailand after she returned from the Miss Universe stage.

Black Brain Pictures boss Mandla N has paid lobola for beauty queen Melissa Nayimuli. The couple got engaged in 2025 after he proposed to her on a romantic private island getaway in Thailand.

Melissa shared beautiful moments from the lobola ceremony on Instagram. She posted a photo wearing a custom-made dress designed by Stephen van Eeden and shared videos of her husband and their families celebrating together.

She thanked van Eeden, a designer friend, for making her feel like an African queen on such a special day.

Melissa said the couple felt overwhelmed by the love and support from their families.

Mandla N proposed to Melissa at Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui in Thailand. The proposal happened on 21 November 2025, shortly after Melissa returned from the Miss Universe stage.

The couple later shared their engagement video online. Melissa wrote: "Our favourite scene yet: Saying YES!!!!"

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