Influencers build impactful relationships with, and between, followers & brands. Many content creating influencers make a good living.
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Rates: $75 - $10,000 or, millions per post. South Africa’s 10 most popular influencers - in no particular order
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1. Mihlali Ndamase: Featuring on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, & multiple-awards winner. Instagram: 1.9 million YouTube: 385 000
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2. Anele Papu Past brand collaborations: Pearl Thusi, Uber, Adidas and Sportswear company. Instagram: 587 000
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3. Seth Shezi Also voted as Best Dressed in 2018 by GQ, Seth is also content writer and photographer, podcast personality, creative director, lifestyle brand strategist. Instagram: 24,700
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4. Kay Ngonyama: Founder of the SA beauty company Saxx Beauty, Kay is a well-respected influencer, makeup artist, & vlogger, who has reportedly earned her wealth through social media & net worth of around $1-5 million. Instagram: 422 000 YouTube: 242 000
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5. Morag Steyn: Celebrity make-up artist, Morag Steyn, gets booked regularly by the filming industry. Instagram: 10,600 Influence Co Reach: 12,300
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6. Menzi Mcunu A Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree, Menzi refers to himself as “Afrocentric Gentleman” and Black Industrialist. Instagram: 19,300
Image: @menzi_xonx (IG)
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7. Vongai Mampho: Award-winning beauty influencer and makeup artist, entrepreneur & content creative. YouTube: 65 000 Instagram: 143 000
8. Thato “TeeKay” Mahapa TeeKay's blog "The Bearded Muse", is about men's clothing + lifestyle, with a strong grooming, fashion & lifestyle angle. Instagram: 14,200
Image: @teekay_m (IG)
9. Nuzhah Jacobs: Nuzhah Jacobs is a makeup artist, beauty content creator & entrepreneur. Instagram: 55,000 YouTube: 12,800
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10. JP Robberts SA movies, International TV commercials, former Mr South Africa finalist, plus singing, modeling and MC work. Instagram: 18,400
Image: @jprobberts (IG)