Tamia Nontsikelelo Biography: Boyfriend, Age, Instagram, Parents, Net Worth, Height

Tamia Nontsikelelo Mokoena is a young South African entrepreneur and founder of the modest fashion brand Tol’thema.

Based in Johannesburg, she created the label known for its stylish turbans, headwraps, and faith-inspired garments that blend tradition with modern elegance.

She built the business rapidly through authentic storytelling and community engagement on TikTok, where her content went viral in 2024–2025, turning Tol’thema into a go-to brand for women seeking confident, culturally proud modest wear.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Tamia Nontsikelelo Mokoena
• Stage Name: Tamia Nontsikelelo
• Born: 2002 or 2003
• Age: 23 years old
• Birthplace: Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Nationality: South African
• Occupation: Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Content Creator
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr Mokoena and Mrs Mokoena
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown (m. 2024)
• Children: Thema
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Tamia Nontsikelelo Mokoena was born around 2002 or 2003 and raised in Soweto, Johannesburg, though her exact date of birth is unknown.

She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Mokoena, and her mother plays a key role in shaping her love of fashion through everyday style influences.

Details about siblings remain unknown. She pursued higher education and graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a degree in accounting. Her ethnicity is Black South African, and she is a Christian.

Career

Tamia Nontsikelelo Mokoena started her entrepreneurial journey after facing a personal hair challenge that led her to experiment with headwraps and modest styling.

With her husband’s support and initial investment, she launched Tol’thema as a small venture focused on beautiful, meaningful pieces that celebrate African women.

She leveraged TikTok to share honest behind-the-scenes stories, tutorials, and customer journeys, quickly building a loyal community and driving viral growth in 2024 and 2025.

Her brand expanded from online sales to a physical showroom in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, offering made-to-order garments such as boubous, kimonos, corsets, and signature turbans.

Tamia’s background in accounting helped her manage the business smartly, while her content creation skills turned marketing into storytelling that resonates with modern makotis and women of all ages. She also co-founded other ventures, including podcast platforms for women’s empowerment.

Tamia Nontsikelelo Mokoena has positioned Tol’thema as a purposeful fashion house that promotes self-expression, cultural pride, and everyday elegance.

Through consistent innovation and community focus, the brand continues to dress celebrities and everyday women while inspiring a new generation of young African entrepreneurs.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @tamia_nontsikelelo
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Tamia Nontsikelelo Mokoena is married to an unknown husband and refers to herself as a newlywed in April 2024. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Thema, in November 2024.

She often shares that her husband has been a strong supporter of the brand from its early days, providing both encouragement and financial backing.

Net Worth

Tamia Nontsikelelo Mokoena has an estimated net worth of around $500,000.

Her income primarily comes from Tol’thema’s growth through online and in-store sales of made-to-order fashion pieces, TikTok-driven brand partnerships, content creation, and additional entrepreneurial projects, such as women-focused podcast platforms.