One of South Africa’s top selling skin-care for over 140 years’ Vaseline has replaced Kaizer Chiefs goalminder Itu Khune with two of mzansi’s stars Riky Rick and Kagiso Rabada as ambassadors.
Both were revealed at the media do in Sandton, as part of the new #StartStrong campaign by Vaseline -owned by global player Uniliver.
Although details of the deal and how long is it are sketchy, Rikhado Makhado says he’s happy with how he’s life has turned out to be.
“Its another thing to be rewarded for your hardwork, and another for being rewarded as a celebrity of which I’m not.
This partnership with Vaseline means my values as a family has gone unnoticed; and I’m grateful to them for believing in me and my family,” commented Riky Rick during interview, who also did his first show in Zambia.
The full-bearded one -who was accompanied by wife and kid- hinted as part of new lease of life he will be dropping new tracks not an album very soon, as part of getting “my emotions out”.
Is this in reference to Mabala Noise, your guess is just good as mine?
The #StartStrong campaign includes a range of influential South African men, including artists, stylists, writers, entrepreneurs and professionals. The campaign will be rolling out on television and digital platforms throughout 2017.
Proteas sensation Kagiso Rabada, who is on international duty was represented by his family.
Talking to SLM, the father and neurosurgeon Dr Mpho Rabada said as parents they can only offer guidance and wisdom and the rest will be up to Kagiso.
“This means a lot to us as family, and we’re happy with how things have turned out for our boy. Look, its never easy to be humble when the world is your oyster but we’ve thus far managed to guide Kagiso were possible.
Such opportunities present themselves once in a lifetime, and Kagiso has not disappointed thus far. He’s over the moon for being chosen as one of the ambassadors for the brand we grew up using until this day,” says Rabada senior- who indicated the boy is still young (21) and enjoying the prime of his career when asked if he’s dating anyone?
“The #StartStrong campaign pays homage to the quintessential modern South African man on the path to greatness: hardworking, well-groomed, career-driven and focused,” says Bakani Ntaisi, Marketing Manager Vaseline.
“He’s driven by passion and underpinned by traditions. He is motivated to succeed – to write his own story.”
