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So emotional and proud seeing my daughter, Nefertiti Madida, be part of the launch of the first-ever autistic Barbie doll @barbie .A powerful milestone in inclusive representation and a moment I will hold forever. 💙✨ #BarbieSouthAfrica #AutisticBarbie

My dear son Shaka celebrated his 9th birthday with his very first solo exhibition, a goal he has quietly and passionately carried for a long time. On that same night, he made his first art sale! A brave beginning. A dream honoured. A milestone earned at only 9 years old. Thank you Uncle @thebemagugu 💐for offering him such an uplifting creative home, for believing in his work, and for sharing your beautiful space with so much generosity and support. Shaka and the Madida family are forever grateful. Happy 9th birthday, sweet boy. You stepped into this moment with confidence, courage and creativity leading the way. We are endlessly proud of you. 🎨❤️💐🎉

What a year. I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you to my amazing team, and especially my babies, my kids Shaka and Nefertiti, the heart behind this platform. I am so emotional 🥹💕. I really have the BEST kids. Thank you GOD for speaking to me and giving me a voice when I felt overwhelmed by my gifted kids diagnosis’s and giving me the strength to advocate for them openly, so other mothers could feel seen. This platform came because of them! I love my Shakalaks and Nefertiti so much. May we continue to give you more healing, inspiring and relatable stories! @themotherhoodnetworkza

In this sweet Mother’s Day special, Nandi asks Shaka a question that gives us a glimpse into motherhood through a child’s eyes. Sometimes, the most honest answers come from the little people watching us love, work, sacrifice, show up, and keep going every day. This one is tender, innocent, and straight from the heart. Watch the full Mother’s Day special with Nandi and Shaka Madida on YouTube. Link in bio. #TheMotherhoodNetwork #MothersDaySpecial #NandiMadida #ShakaMadida #Motherhood MotherAndSon ParentingJourney FamilyLove ThroughAChildsEyes

We are officially BACK OUTSIDE! 🔊🔥The incredible @bnxn stopped by #AfricaNowRadio @applemusic to talk about linking up with the legendary @sarz for their massive new anthem. You already know when these two get together, it’s an automatic hit!Swipe to see how the magic happened behind the scenes. ➡️Catch the full conversation and listen to the track on the Apple Music Africa Now Playlist now! ✨#BNXN #Sarz #BackOutside #AfricaNow AppleMusic Afrobeats

Swipe 🤣💙➡️ Today is Apraxia Awareness Day 💙 I always tell my sweet daughter Nefi, Nefertiti, that she is a force and that one day she will advocate for many autistic people. She will help bring clarity, compassion, and understanding to a community that is so often misunderstood. I am so proud of my girl ✨ Many autistic individuals are also apraxic, meaning there can sometimes be a disconnect between the brain and the body, making it difficult to control movements or speak verbally. This is not an intelligence issue. This is not a hearing issue. This is not a lack of understanding. For many, speech is a motor challenge. The thoughts may be there. The understanding may be there. The words may exist clearly in the mind, but the body may not always cooperate. That is why we must always presume competence. Communication does not only happen through spoken words. A keyboard, spelling to communicate, AAC, gestures, typing, S2C, pointing, writing, or other forms of expression are all valid and powerful ways to communicate. An autistic child’s body may sometimes betray them, but that does not mean their mind is empty. Every child deserves patience. Every child deserves dignity. Every child deserves access. Every child deserves to be understood. This Apraxia Awareness Day, may we listen differently, support more intentionally, and remember that every voice matters, whether spoken or not. Some voices are heard with words. Some are heard through presence, persistence, and the courage to keep trying. But all voices matter 💙 #ApraxiaAwarenessDay #AutismAcceptance #PresumeCompetence #AutisticVoices #AAC Neurodiversity SpellingToCommunicate CommunicationForAll

This conversation is a reminder that motherhood is not only about raising children, but also about learning from them, listening to them, laughing with them, and seeing the world through their eyes. Whether you are a mother, a parent, or someone celebrating the mother figures in your life, this Mother’s Day special is one to watch. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify. Link in bio. #TheMotherhoodNetwork #MothersDaySpecial #Motherhood #NandiMadida #ShakaMadida #MotherAndSon #FamilyLove #OutNow

OUT NOW! This Mother’s Day, The Motherhood Network brings you a very special and heartfelt episode as Nandi Madida sits down with her son, Shaka Madida, for a beautiful conversation about motherhood, family, love, and the special bond between a mother and her child. In this warm and honest episode, we get to experience motherhood through a child’s eyes – the little moments, the sweet reflections, the laughter, and the love that makes the journey so meaningful. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify. Link in bio. #TheMotherhoodNetwork #MothersDaySpecial #Motherhood #NandiMadida #ShakaMadida #MotherAndSon #FamilyLove #OutNow

Happy Mother’s Day! To my beautiful mother 💐💕.

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating motherhood through one of its purest and most beautiful lenses, the bond between a mother and her child. For this special episode, I sit down with my son, Shaka Madida, for a warm, funny, honest, and heart filled conversation about love, family, growing up, and the little moments that make motherhood so meaningful. It’s tender. It’s playful. It’s deeply personal. And most importantly, it’s a reminder that some of the most meaningful conversations often happen right at home. Watch the full Mother’s Day special this Sunday on Mother’s Day on YouTube, or listen on Spotify. Link in bio. #TheMotherhoodNetwork #MothersDaySpecial #MothersDay #Motherhood #NandiMadida #ShakaMadida #MotherAndChild #ParentingJourney #FamilyLove #MotherhoodMoments #OutNow

I was named after the Zulu Queen Nandi 🍃🪮👑. It’s always good to be home. #KwaZulu #Durban #Home #NaturalHair 🛖 🛡️ 🌊

Feels good to be home 🍃🪮✨. KwaZulu 🫶🏽 #MamaKaShaka #Durban #Zulu #NaturalHair