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5 social media influencers to look out for this year

Image: Tasmin Jacobs2019 has been considered as the year of the influencer and don't say we didn't give you a heads up on who will make us double tap on social media. Here are 5 of our faves influencers that we see igniting flames the rest of 2019. 

Kim Jayde 

The Hype Beast! Zim born Kim Jayde is a model, MTV presenter and fashion & travel Blogger who is currently living in Joburg. MTV Base South Africa’s talent manager saw her on Instagram and in less than a week she was offered a job as a presenter on the channel, she is the reason why we believe in dreams coming true and the power of social media!

The Lazy Makoti 

Our fave makoti on Instagram! Mogau Seshoene was born in Turfloop Mankweng township in Limpopo, is got us salivating at all the recipes that she posts on her social media from her newly realised book. She is the modern Afropolitian who schools us how to prep authentic South African dishes. Not to mention her trademark red apron and a book crowned the perfect gift for any new makoti. 

Lungelo Mpangese

Newcomer actress, model, and singer is best known for her starring role on Mzansi Magic drama eHostela series as Khethiwe alongside Zola Nombona, Wiseman Mncube is definitely serving us the most on social media, breaking the internet on the very first episode of the TV drama. We are looking forward to her upcoming roles. We definitely looking forward to what 2019 has in store for her.

Kay Ngongyma

Makeup expert and founder of a beauty company, Sax Beauty, Kay is a Durban based content creator, professional makeup artist, and Instagram star. She is the queen of do's and don'ts on makeup and beauty influences her audience to create looks that are new, beautiful and unique to their own beauty. Which makes her perfect for Edgars Beauty! Believe us, this one is more than just a pretty face.

Thandolwetu Tsekiso 

Chasing her dreams in the concrete jungle of Johannesburg, Thandolwethu is a Bcom marketing graduate, with a flair for fashion, she has been a fashion contributor for Gagasi FM a Durban based radio station, appeared on BET A-listers giving beauty and fashion tips.

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