Sisterhood and self-care: Ama Qamata's secrets to success

The accomplished actress, producer and brand ambassador explains how she lives a fulfilling life as she details how sticking to her vision has served her so well

- By S'bo Gyre

Ama Qamata on the runway at Paris Fashion Week on 29 September.

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Self-care is a little more complicated than one would think, at least for me. Between fighting the hustle culture ingrained in my veins and slouching around doing nothing, I never seem to make the time to take care of myself.

The universe seems to be sending many hints my way on how to overcome this. God's latest whisperer is actress and creative entrepreneur Ama Qamata (27).

"It's good to have a routine. I love gym and always make time to do things that ground me as a person and bring me back to my mind," the rising star says.

"I'll have my walks because I feel like that's the only time I pay attention to myself and let out my thoughts. I cry on my walks. It's just me time, a time when I prioritise myself."

Creative entrepreneurship is a good summation of the very dense portfolio of one of South Africa's most promising entertainers, so you can only imagine how vital self-care and discipline are in her life. These foundations are the key to her barnstorming ascent.

"I think when you start doing those things and experiencing how it makes you feel and the growth that it brings to your lifestyle and your life, it's easy to build on that."

Qamata has evidently done a great job of keeping her feet on the ground despite the many exciting opportunities and achievements she has had in her short yet illustrious career. From international stardom thanks to the Netflix teen drama series Blood & Water to local acclaim for her role on Mzansi Magic's telenovela Gomora, praise has followed the Eastern Cape-born actress.

With that praise has come pressure, but her strong sense of self helped her to discern her next steps personally and professionally.