South African media personality Anele Mdoda is undoubtedly one of the country's most talented television and radio stars. The mother of one knows how to get along with people, and she's grown into a big fan herself over the years. Earlier this year, she made everyone laugh when she revealed how the club's bill almost ruined last year's festivities.
speak on her show breakfast clubShe told how she was tricked into buying a R16,000 bottle of tequila by a waitress. This was almost the entire budget for her celebration.
The story drew mixed reactions from her followers, but also opened the door for the media personality, who was asked to host the famous alcohol brand's Icon Ball and Oscar Screening in Houghton over the weekend.
Anele's Don Julio fiasco ends with a fun evening and partnership
The 96th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place on Sunday, March 10th of this year, and was hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel.
As usual, there were awards being presented, various celebs handing them out, and John Cena appearing on stage naked.
Back in South Africa, those who couldn't get a seat at the prestigious awards ceremony were able to catch a screening of Don Julio.
On Sunday 10th March, local stars and esteemed actors including Zola Nombona, Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku and Mondri Makoba gathered in the upscale Houghton suburb to watch a live screening of the Academy Awards.
The classy Don Julio Icon Ball is hosted by none other than Anele Mdoda.
She made headlines earlier this year when she detailed how she was coaxed into buying a bottle of 1942 Don Julio by an evasive waitress in Cape Town.
From paying money to receiving money
by 94.7 Breakfast Club She was the host of the show and visited a nightclub and asked if they had tequila.
Taking advantage of my vague request, the waitress brought out a bottle of 1942 Don Julio. Anele happily enjoyed it until the bill arrived.
The story spread quickly as people in South Africa talked about similar accidents that had happened to them.
In the end, everything worked out. Not only did Anele receive a free bottle of premium her tequila, she now hosts company events.
Needless to say, her fans are loving this win for Anele and are giving her thumbs up for capitalizing on everything.
