Showmax has announced a new reality show, Born into fame.
The Showmax Original reality series will air every Tuesday from 18 June 2024.
The show, produced by GOAT Productions, features six children of South African celebrities.
“Born to Fame The series follows six South Africans with famous parents as they follow their family traditions while finding their own unique paths to success.
Let's take a look at the six cast members below.
AJ is Arthur Mafokate's son and has ambitions to take over his father's record label 999. He is also a DJ and has ambitions to make a name for himself as one of the best DJ/producers in the country.
Daughter of the king of kwaito and queen of Abba Chante, Arthur Mafokate, Owami Mafokate is no stranger to the spotlight: she's a DJ with over 1 million followers on TikTok.
Phila Madlingozi is the son of South African Music Awards Male Artist of the Year winner and South African Member of Parliament Ringo Madlingozi.
Fila, who was raised by his grandmother and didn't have a great relationship with his father, has stepped out of his father's shadow since appearing on Idol in 2013 and then in the award-winning TV series Intersections, becoming a household name both as an actor and singer.
Robbie Malinga Jr.
Robbie Malinga Jr., aka Rob Murray, is the son of the late Metro FM Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award winner Robbie Malinga. The rapper is known for his social media presence and flamboyant lifestyle, which led to him being nominated for the Feather Awards Drama Queen of the Year.
Shamiso Mosaka is the eldest daughter of radio legend and businessman Azania Mosaka. Recently announced as a radio host on YFM, Shamiso is a rising star who is known for her work as a VJ on MTV Base Africa and as a co-host on MTV Africa’s Ghosted AF: Love Gone Missing.
Tank the Rock Star is the son of gqom pioneer and record label boss DJ Tira. At 25 years old, “Junior” has already made a name for himself in the music industry as a trap rapper, producer and actor.