See Mihlali Ndamase, Faith Nketsi, and 2 More South African Influencers Before and After the Fame

• Mihlali Ndamase and Faith Nketsi are trending after their throwback pictures landed on social media
• The famous baddies are known for their lavish yet controversial lives, and fans got to see how they looked before their fame
• We take a look at the ladies' before and after pictures, as well as a brief history lesson of their claim to fame

If you've ever wondered how some of our favourite it girls looked before they became famous, social media unearthed some forgotten pictures that quickly shot up the trends list.

In a Twitter (X) post from 18 August 2025, Burnerburnerac5 shared old photos of Mihlali Ndamase, Faith Nketsi, Londie London and Dineo Moloisane in their humble beginnings. They noted how much the ladies have changed since the pictures were taken:

"Look how far our girlies have come from dirty backgrounds, natural bodies, CBD-discounted blonde bundles, unread record label contracts, pimping mothers and unfocused Blackberry picmix filter pictures."

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Here's a look at the baddies' before and after pictures.

1. Mihlali Ndamase

Before becoming a famous it girl, Mihlali Ndamase was a YouTuber who rose to fame with her popular makeup tutorials and vlogs, becoming one of the most successful YouTubers in South Africa.

She is admired for her beauty, fashion sense and glamorous lifestyle. With the help of her large online following and popularity, she has worked with renowned brands like Mercedes-Benz, MAC Cosmetics and Fenty Beauty.

2. Faith Nketsi

Faith Nketsi first gained recognition as a member of a hip-hop dance crew, Pro Twerkers, before transitioning into reality TV with her show Have Faith. She made a cameo in Cassper Nyovest's music video for Tito Mboweni and also ventured into a brief music career.

She is widely known for her name and dance career as Queen Twerk, as well as her marriage to controversial businessman Nzizo Njilo.

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3. Londie London

Londie London shot to fame after signing to the controversial record label, Ambitiouz Entertainment, where she started her career as a singer.

During her time with the label and shortly after, she established her presence as an influencer and model, later starting a successful hair company, Londie London Braid.

4. Dineo Moloisane

Before establishing her career as an influencer and businesswoman, mother of two, Dineo Moloisane was a rapper who collaborated with Emtee and Reason (Sizwe Alakine).

During a viral interview with fellow baddie Tebogo Thobejane in April 2024, Dineo revealed that she was a Facebook celebrity (Feleb), well-known at the Tshwane University of Technology for her fashion sense and bubbly personality:

"I was the first to wear a Brazilian (weave) at TUT, and it was a 30-inch install. They would ask themselves, 'Who is this girl?'"

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Nkosazana Daughter trends with throwback picture

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to an old photo of singer Nkosazana Daughter.

Fans were stunned by how she looked before she was famous, and while some trolls bodyshamed the singer, fans said she has always been gorgeous:

Asa_Sigoxo said:

"She has always been a gorgeous girl."

_shanom_ wrote:

"This was her body before she had a child. I love how her mommy body is still banging."

Source: Briefly News