Key Takeaways
- Zimbabwean Mimii Ngulube triumphed on Love Island 2024 alongside Josh Oyinsan.
- They made history as the first Black couple to win the show.
- Mimii is a mental health nurse and actress.
Love Island contestant Mimii Ngulube is from Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in Southern Africa.
Born in Zimbabwe, Mimii now resides in Portsmouth, England, yet she remains deeply connected to her roots.
She holds a rich cultural background with her Zimbabwean nationality and South African heritage from her parents.
Her Zimbabwean origins were further confirmed by a Twitter user, DacC💰🐺 VKR, who posted,
Mimii Ngulube aka Tafara she definitely is from Zimbabwe, Tanya’s sister 🥰🥰.
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Known affectionately as the ‘ampiano girl,’ Mimii’s fans celebrate her heritage on Instagram.
One admirer commented, “The fact that you are an amapiano girl makes me love you even moree.😍 all the way from 🇿🇦.“
While another praised, “You are such a Queen 👑 love you Mimi all the way from SA🇿🇦.“
Her appearance on Love Island 2024 sparked much curiosity about her ethnicity and birthplace, but the queries were laid to rest as it became clear that Mimii is proudly Zimbabwean.
Mimii made her homeland proud on July 29, 2024, when she won the eleventh season of Love Island with Josh Oyinsan.
They not only won the hearts of fans in their home country but also captivated the UK public, securing the top spot as the favorite couple.
Mimii and Josh made victory over the Welsh duo Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies, who finished as runners-up.
Likewise, Matilda Draper and Sean Stone claimed third place, while Jessica Spencer and Ayo Odukoya rounded out the top four.
Reacting to their victory, Ngulube and Oyinsan shared a passionate kiss. Ngulube told host Maya Jama that she “wasn’t expecting” to win and felt “over-stimulated, overwhelmed, [and] grateful.“
In a historic moment, Mimii from Zimbabwe and Josh from Nigeria became the first Black couple to win Love Island. They won the £50,000 Love Island cash prize.
Their victory sparked a wave of excitement and pride among fans.
One Twitter user, Adrienne (@YoAdriBaby), expressed her amazement, tweeting,
Black couples won both Love Island US & UK this year 🥹🥹 I’m genuinely shocked!! I was so prepared to be disappointed again lol.
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Another fan, Jas (@Tulazfus), celebrated the milestone, writing, “Mimii and Josh making history, no black couple has ever placed higher than third in the final we love it.”
Ngulube and Oyinsan’s Love Island 2024 win highlights a major step forward in representation and celebrates their Nigerian and Zimbabwean heritage.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Before her Love Island journey, Mimii worked as a mental health nurse.
- Her full name is actually Michelle Ngulube.
- She has also dabbled in acting in a local Grease production.
