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GALLERY: Mzansi Top 5 upcoming female stars

South Africa is known to produce multi-talented stars, with some leaving mzansi to go and make a name for themselves overseas.

These upcoming stars in the country are set to break boundaries and achieve great things, from fashion, and music to TikTok. They have shown that girls really run this world!

    1. Candice Modiselle

 

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Candice Modiselle, a former YoTV presenter and actress, best known for her role as Lerato in Generations: The Legacy is set to inspire kids through her work and Wits Drama Honours degree status.

 

      2. Zanele Potelwa

 

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Zanele Potelwa is a multifaceted entertainer, nominated for the 2023 Radio Awards and has hosted events like GenNext. In her foundation, she supports young women against prejudice.

       3. Ama Qamata

 

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Amamkele Lithemba Qamata, professionally known as Ama Qamata is an actress known for her work Mzansi Magic series Gomora and Puleng Khumalo in the popular teen Netflix series Blood & Water. This actress has achieved so much at a young age and remains on the rise to fame.

 

4. Lady Amar

 

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You might know her as Ntando Duma’s sister, Thando Duma, but in the DJing space, she is known as Lady Amar. The DJ who made a hit song called Hamba Juba featuring JL SA, Cici & Murumba Pitch continues to grace us with good music.

    5. Sphokuhle N

 

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Well-known TikToker Sphokuhle Ntshalintshali, popularly known as, Sphokuhle N, has gained massive popularity with over 4,5 million followers on the app with her showcasing her dancing skills, entertaining her followers. Sphokuhle has shown that nothing is possible for her.

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