Online Reporter
Mthokozisi Ncube
Methembe Bawinile Ncube, born 14 March 2002 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, widely known as The Dancing MC, is not just creating content she’s building a name that refuses to be erased.
“You can hack the account,” she says, “but you can never replace the person.”
Ncube has rebuilt her audience to 7 000 followers after losing two previous accounts — one at 8 000 and another at 10 800 to hacking. For her, the setback became part of the story, not the end of it.
“I did not start this to be famous,” she explains. “I started TikTok for fun, but I always knew I would end up in the public eye.”
A professional television and radio presenter, Dancing MC, digital creator, and entrepreneur, Ncube is steadily expanding her footprint.
She is also the founder of a skincare line she runs with deliberate exclusivity.
“I do not sell it to everyone,” she says. “I have my regulars, and I keep it that way for personal reasons, but soon it will be available to everyone.”
Her rise online has been driven by bold, relatable content. One of her standout moments came from an advertisement.
“That video worked because it showed something real, a hidden gem, and I gave it a voice people could connect with,” she says.
Another viral post, featuring a butt-lift machine, sparked widespread debate.
“I like pushing comfort zones,” she admits. “People were talking, and that’s the point; sometimes you have to challenge what people are used to.”
For Ncube, content creation is not random; it’s intentional.
“My videos hit because I give people what they’re looking for,” she says. “They laugh, they learn, they relate, and they find comfort.”
What started as entertainment has evolved into something much bigger.
“This stopped being just about me,” she says. “I’m building something that puts food on the table and opens doors for my kids, even when I’m gone.”
Her journey has not been without challenges. She has faced bullying and persistent rumours, but she remains grounded.
“My family always expected me to be in the public eye, so they understand,” she says. “As for friends, I talk to people, but I don’t do deep friendships.”
Despite the noise, she continues to win, earning an income through her phone, travelling, meeting artistes, and turning her creativity into a career.
“I have made money from my phone,” she says. “I have travelled, met artistes, this is real for me.”
Looking ahead, Ncube is clear about her direction.
“I won’t be on screens forever, seven years max,” she says. “I’ll still be in the arts, just more behind the scenes.”
At the core of it all is the impact she wants to leave behind.
“I want people to watch, laugh, learn, relate and feel safe,” she says.
And with her drive, resilience, and clear vision, one thing is certain—Methembe Bawinile Ncube is not just chasing the moment.
“I have not reached my peak yet,” she says.
