BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA
MANZINI— For Mandisa Mamba, creativity does not stop when the microphone is put away. Beyond her work as a musician and actress, she is also carving out space in fashion through her brand, Regal by Mandisa.
The brand grew from two sides of Mamba’s personality that have long existed alongside her entertainment career her love for fashion and her entrepreneurial spirit. “I’ve always loved fashion, and I’ve also always had an entrepreneurial side to me, so creating Regal felt like a natural extension of those two parts of who I am,” Mamba said.
The brand, which started with handbags, has become another outlet through which Mamba explores her creativity. She describes Regal as a reflection of her being “multidimensional”, arguing that her identity extends beyond being a singer.
For Mamba, building a fashion brand is not about stepping away from entertainment, but about creating another platform where she can express herself and turn ideas into something tangible.
That, however, comes with its own challenge. Juggling music, acting and entrepreneurship requires Mamba to constantly reassess where her attention is needed. She admits that finding balance is not always straightforward, with different aspects of her career demanding more of her time at different stages.
“I’ve learnt that different areas of my life sometimes require more attention at different times,” she said. Rather than attempting to give everything equal attention at once, Mamba said she has learnt to prioritise, manage her time and allow herself room to grow into her different roles.
Her ambitions for Regal also extend beyond its beginnings. Mamba envisions the brand developing into a broader lifestyle and fashion label, with products that speak to what she calls the “Regal woman” someone associated with confidence, elegance and presence.
While handbags remain the starting point, she sees plenty of room for the brand to evolve. “There is still so much that I want to explore with Regal,” she said.
For Mamba, that growth represents more than business expansion. It is another chapter in a creative journey that continues to show that her artistic identity cannot be confined to one stage.
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