Top 12 Most followed South Africans celebrities on instagram
nstagram has over a billion monthly users and is one of the world’s most popular apps. Several celebrities have amassed a large following on the photo-sharing app in recent years, and South African celebs have not been left out.
Below are the Top 12 Most followed South Africans celebrities on instagram
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Celebrities are the most popular Instagram users in contemporary South Africa. They include singers, media people, DJs, athletes, and a famous child. They utilise their profiles to engage with followers, promote brands, and provide personal and professional updates.
1. AB de Villiers: 24.1 million
AB de Villiers is a former South African cricketer who captained the team in all formats. De Villiers was born in Warmbad, South Africa, and is regarded as one of the best batsmen of his time. He played cricket from a young age and excelled in other sports such as golf, rugby, and tennis.
De Villiers is a right-handed hitter who has scored 8765 runs in Tests, including 22 centuries and 46 fifties. He holds the record for the most Test innings without a duck, having been dismissed for nought against Bangladesh in November 2008.
2. Trevor Noah – 8.7 million
Trevor Noah is a well-known South African comedian who hosts The Daily Show on Comedy Central. He is also a screenwriter, producer, actor, and former television personality. He hosted The Daily Show, an American late-night discussion show and satirical news programme on Comedy Central.Noah appeared briefly in an episode of South African soap opera Isidingo in 2002. He later held his own radio show, Noah’s Ark, on Gauteng’s most popular youth radio station, YFM. When he was 21, his buddies challenged him to perform a comic routine in a nightclub. He kept the audience entertained with funny stories about his friends and his life. After that night, Noah continued to perform at comedy clubs and gained popularity along the way.
3. Charlize Theron – 7.6 million
Charlize Theron (born August 7, 1975 in Benoni, South Africa) is a South African-born actress who was recognised for her versatility and won an Academy Award for best actress for her role as a real-life serial killer in Monster (2003).
At the age of sixteen, she won a local modelling competition and was offered a one-year contract in Milan, Italy. After her modelling contract expired, she relocated to New York, United States, and became a ballet dancer. She hurt her knee at the age of eighteen, halting her career as a ballet dancer.
4. Boity Thulo: 6.3 million
Boity Thulo is a South African television personality, rapper, actress, businesswoman, and model. She has been in the spotlight for more than a decade. Many ladies respect her stylish taste, as well as her work ethic and outspoken personality.
Thulo’s television career began in 2011, when she hosted the YOTV educational show “Crib Notes”. She then co-hosted SABC 1’s The Media Career Guide Show with Thomani Mahlaba.
5. Minnie Dlamini: 5.1 million
Minenhle Dlamini, commonly known as Minnie Dlamini, is a South African actress and media personality.
Minnie was born in KwaZulu-Natal to Jabulani, Queen Dlamini began performing at the age of three. However, it wasn’t until long later that she achieved national recognition as an actress.
Dlamini, who was studying at the University of Cape Town, became a broadcaster for LIVE on June 16, 2010, after making her TV debut covering the “Youth Day” and “World Cup celebrations” events. She then co-hosted Mzansi Insider, a SABC 1 lifestyle show. In 2012, she departed from the show to pursue an acting career.
6. Bonang Matheba: 5.1 million
Bonang Matheba has become a household name in the South African entertainment industry.
She is an award-winning South African television presenter, radio host, actress, social media personality, and entrepreneur.
She is well-known for her flamboyant presentation style and trademark voice. She presented the SABC 1 music show LIVE (now Live Amp), which helped her get recognition in the business. She is also recognised as the first Black South African to be featured in a number of periodicals.
Her presenting duties proved to be a big success, earning her the nickname “Queen B”.
7. Cassper Nyovest 6.1 million
Cassper Nyovest is originally from Mafikeng, a tiny city in South Africa’s north-west.
Refiloe Maele Phoolo, better known by his stage name Cassper Nyovest, is a successful hip-hop singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and record producer from South Africa.
He founded his own label, Family Tree Records. Nyovest gained to prominence following the release of his debut studio album, Tsholofelo (2014), which featured the hit singles “Gusheshe” and “Doc Shebeleza”.
8. Pearl Thusi: 5 million
Pearl Thusi is one of Mzansi entertainment’s most well-known and successful characters.
She is an actress, model, and presenter who has received widespread acclaim not only in South Africa but also globally. Aside from her work, she is the mother of two beautiful daughters.
Thusi hosts Lip Sync Battle Africa on MTV and e.tv, as well as the discussion show Moments on EbonyLife TV.
Pearl Thusi is best known in film for her role as Patricia Kopong in The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, a BBC/HBO comedy drama series. She has also appeared in various additional films and television programmes, including Quantico, Catching Feelings, and Queen Sono.
9. DJ Zinhle: 5.4 million
Ntombezinhle Jiyane, or DJ Zinhle, was born on December 30, 1983. He is a South African disc jockey, producer, media personality, and entrepreneur. She is well-known in the South African entertainment world. DJ Zinhle began her career in 2004. Initially, she aspired to be a TV presenter and had no desire to be a DJ, but her brother’s enthusiasm for mixing vinyls rubbed off on her, and her love and passion for becoming a DJ developed. Her initial break came as a resident DJ on SABC 1’s youth dance show, Jika Majika.
10. Amanda du Pont: 5.0 million
Amanda Du-Pont (born June 26, 1988) is a Swaziland-born personality who has a presence on South African television screens. She is a multidimensional Southern actress, model, and television host.
Her claim to fame stems from her indelible appearances on South African television, where she portrayed legendary characters in Skeem Saam and Generations: The Legacy. Beyond borders, her star shines on the international arena, appearing in films such as Serenity, Tinkerbell, and The Legend of the NeverBeast. From 2012 to 2016, she co-hosted SABC 1’s celebrity lifestyle magazine show Real Goboza with Phat Joe.
11. Nomzamo Mbatha: 4.7 million
Nomzamo Mbatha (born on July 13, 1990) is a talented South African actor, entrepreneur, and human rights activist.
She is also a well-known and accomplished television personality who has been on South African screens both domestically and internationally. She is well-known for her role in the South African drama, Isibaya.
Nomzamo Mbatha rose to prominence in 2012 after finishing among the top three finalists in the 2012 MTV Base VJ Search.
In 2012, she was cast to play the role of Thandeke in Isibaya. Her well-played roles made her one of South Africa’s most popular actresses. Her role in the show continued for seven seasons until her character was killed. Her final participation in the show occurred in March 2020.
12. Somizi Mhlongo: 5.1 million
Somizi Mhlongo is a popular South African star recognised for his acting, singing, dancing, and hosting abilities. Mhlongo began his acting career at the age of 13, when he appeared in the 1987 film Scavengers. In 1992, he appeared in the musical and political film Sarafina!, playing a character named Fire but dubbed “Whacko,” a student leader who played an important role in the student uprising. He has now become a well-known figure in the entertainment industry. This is everything there is to know about this media celebrity.