Somizi Mhlongo thanks his late parents for his success
"You have always believed in my Plan A and so did I."
Somizi Mhlongo is celebrating the success of his clothing brand, Sompire Kids.
The multi-talented star took to Instagram to talk about how his parents have contributed to his success by believing in him.
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"Ma and Pa this is me. Yo son. Thank u for always allowing me to be me always," he wrote.
Somizi spoke about how his parents allowed him to pursue his dreams, despite not finishing school.
"When I said I wanna be an artist u never said finish yo matric as plan B. Coz u have always believed in my Plan A and so did I. And plan A has had its ups and downs. At some point I wish I had plan B. But I’m glad I hung on," he wrote.
Somgaga says he is grateful that his dreams have allowed him to be a Chief Executive Officer of his own brand.
"Plan A is now paying off. I knew that one day I’d be the CEO of something. I thought that wud have happened 20 years ago. But I’m glad it’s only happening now coz I’m ready.
"Here’s to my legacy. It’s gonna be another rough tough journey but u bet IM READY," he said.
The 50-year-old thanked his parents for being with him.
"Luckily I don’t walk alone. I have YOU around me all the time," he wrote.
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Somizi unveiled his new online store for Sompire Kids on 1 September.
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