Jumia Books Bassie: My Journey of Hope

Bassie: My Journey of Hope is a memoir written by Basetsana Kumalo, a South African businesswoman, television personality, and former Miss South Africa 1994. The book recounts her life journey, covering her rise to fame, her relationships with influential mentors like Nelson Mandela, and her struggles and successes in her personal and professional life.

Key Highlights

• Basetsana Kumalo’s journey from Soweto to Sandton, with experiences of grief and pain that propelled her to great heights
• Her relationships with mentors like Nelson Mandela, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, and Graça Machel
• Her successful career in front of the camera, including presenting the TV show Top Billing and interviewing international celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson, and Luther Vandross
• Her transition into business and entrepreneurship, building a media empire and learning valuable lessons along the way
• Her high-profile marriage to Romeo Kumalo and their struggles to have a family
• Her experiences with a stalker and a spurious “sex-tape” allegation that rocked her family and almost destroyed her career
• Her enthusiasm, humor, and hope infusing every page of her memoir, making it an intimate, inspiring, and entertaining account of her remarkable life