Linda Mtoba unmasked on ‘The Masked Singer South Africa’

by Chumasande Matiwane

South African actress and media personality Linda Mtoba has finally been revealed as the celebrity behind the dazzling Lady Monster costume on The Masked Singer South Africa, ending weeks of speculation from viewers and the show’s celebrity detectives.

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Mtoba’s reveal came after an impressive run in the competition, where her powerful performances and carefully crafted clues kept audiences guessing.  

Throughout the season, fans took to social media with countless theories about Lady Monster’s identity, with many failing to connect the distinctive vocals to the actress best known for her television roles.

Linda Mtoba’s performance

Linda performed HUNTR/X’s hit song Golden, and the series of clues left the detectives, even one of her friends, Sithelo Shozi, guessing to the very end. 

Linda spoke to the 702 team, sharing that her daughter was a big fan of the show, so keeping her identity a secret was a challenge.

She added, “It was absolutely fun… How freeing it was to just be on stage and not be me and just have a good time without a face to it. Just being someone else for a day or two and just enjoying that was very liberating.” 

Her appearance on The Masked Singer South Africa demonstrated her versatility as an entertainer and added another memorable chapter to her career. 

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Following the reveal, fans flooded social media with messages of admiration, applauding Mtoba for keeping her identity a secret throughout the competition. Many also praised the elaborate Lady Monster costume, which quickly became a fan favourite this season. 

With another surprise unmasking now complete, The Masked Singer South Africa continues to deliver the mystery, entertainment and celebrity reveals that have made the series a hit with viewers, leaving fans eagerly anticipating which famous face will be unmasked next. 

Catch The Masked Singer South Africa every Saturday at 7pm on SABC 2. 

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