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Maps Maponyane welcomes baby Marley

South African media personality and businessman, Maps Maponyane, recently welcomed a new addition to his family.

Maps is known for his dynamic personality and successful ventures in various industries, amongst other things he is also dedicated to his family.

He delighted his fans by introducing his niece Marley in a heartfelt Instagram post he wrote, “Say hello to the new member Welcome to the family baby Marley.”

Maps has taken on the role of being an uncle with great enthusiasm and he frequently shares moments of joy and bonding with his nieces on his Instagram posts.

His passion for making a difference in the lives of those around him has inspired him to volunteer at the Ethembeni Children’s Home in the past years, Maps has become a United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) advocate.

According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), He became a member of the WWF South Africa Board in 2017 and has brought a keen understanding of the youth audience and the causes that resonate with them.

 

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His Instagram is a testament to his deep affection for his nieces back in 2021.

Maps joyfully announced that he had become an uncle for the first time, congratulating his brother on the birth of his first child.

 

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Many Instagram users congratulated Maps.

Singer, model and television presenter Nandi Madida said: “Congrats Malume Maps.”

One user said: “Uncle-hood looks good on you.”

Another user said: “Awww, Uncle Maps, so happy for you having a new member in the family. Hello baby Marley.”

Also see: Benny and Stacey McCarthy celebrate their 10-year marriage

 

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