'It was a very big change' — Tamia Mpisane on navigating social media after marrying Andile Mpisane

While some celebrities prefer to date their industry colleagues, some find love beyond the limelight.

Royal AM chair Andile Mpisane, who is the son of wealthy businesswoman Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize and Sbu Mpisane, married Tamia in December 2021 — and his wife has since shot to fame. 

Tamia, who was known as a social media influencer and model before meeting Andile, recently went live on Instagram for the first time since marrying her partner to talk candidly about how marriage to a famous man has changed the way she conducts herself on social media. 

“To be honest, before I got married I did go live a few times here and there ... but as soon as I got married I really had to change how I treat my social media accounts because I wasn’t sure how to handle a lot of people and the attention. It was a very big change.”

Asked if she would ever consider joining the cast of Real Housewives of Durban, Tamia said she didn't think she was fit for reality TV as she wouldn’t be able to stand people talking about her all the time.

“I know when and where to speak. I even struggle to post my day-to-day life on my stories. I share what I feel like sharing when I remember to share it and I’m also a bit weird on camera. I am actually very shy.”

Tamia said she preferred to lead a private life. 

The 26-year-old became the deputy chair of AM Ladies FC last July and has been enjoying the perks of being affiliated to the Mpisane family.