Nikiwe Bam
NPB SMT Academy Teacher
Johannesburg
Princess Nikiwe Bhabhanomhlehlo Bam is a 36 year old cultural, traditional, social and educational activist, She is a lastborn of uNkosi Tatana Manzayabila Bam, and Nozakuye Nolusapho Bam, of Ngxabane clan, of Mpondomise Nation, in Ntibaneni, Ngcobo in Eastern Cape, South Afrika. Currently a Maths and Science teacher in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
She is the Founder and President of Afrikan Young Indigenous Leaders and Royal People Development Services. A member and sector coordinator of World Women Leading Change. She has been appointed as a Culture Ambassodor to South Afrika, by Aido Network International and part of the Aido International Cultural Committee. She is also a Founder of Adopt An Elder Foundation, a director of NPB Science Maths and Technology Academy ( NPB SMT Academy Pty Ltd). Graduated from Wits University with Bsc Hons in Science Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Bsc in Chemistry and Applied Chemistry and Certificate in Project Management.
She has participated in different forums discussing culture and traditions, featured in Star Radio UK, Suncity Radio Jaimaca, SABC Talk shows, Umoja Love as cultural expert and Galaxy Universal Network TV. She is public and motivational speaker.
Her leadership experience includes being a volunteer manager for the FIFA 2020 WC at Ellis Park Stadium, three year volunteer manager for students at Wits Community Outreach Programmes, serving as Chairperson of CONTRALESA Youth Wing Gauteng, Cultural Officer for Xhosa society at Wits university, and many more other structures. She was also priviledged to be nominated as a Human Rights activist during the Rain Queen Modjadji Achievements Awards. Princess Nikiwe Bam has travelled to eSwatini and Malawi, inquest of knowledge of different cultures and ceremonies. She has a passion for a united Afrika, and indepedent monarchs across the continent.