How many South African influencers are you following? There are so many talented local Instagrammers that can brighten your feeds and open up new ways of living and self-expression. We’ve put together a list of South African influencers that will add value to your scrolling experience.
8 South African influencers to start following ASAP
Latest celeb: Qiniso Van Damme
The Bachelorette SA beauty is quickly winning over the country’s hearts and the men who are vying for a red rose. Follow @qinisovandamme for striking beauty and fashion shots – you’ll definitely get some inspiration and learn a pose or two for your own feed.
Artiste: Amy Keevy
Amy Keevy is a Cape Town-based artist with a feed of sunshine. Follow @amy_keevy for a dose of ochre art exploring themes of femininity, the moon and the shore. You can also become a proud owner of Amy’s creations as she sells originals and prints on amykeevy.co.za.
Wanderer: Melissa Brown
As a professional photographer and filmmaker, Melissa Brown easily creates a travel-envy Instagram feed of SA, especially her hometown Cape Town. Follow @melissabrownza for travel and adventure – from horse riding in the Free State to heli flip rides in the Kruger.
Miss DJ: Nonqaba Nozuko Rwaxa
Nonqaba Nozuko Rwaxa, aka Ms Cosmo, is a 5fm radio personality and traphouse DJ. The chic, cool girlfriend whose phone you’ll hook up to the speakers at every party. Follow @mscosmosa for an inside look at the social scene in Joburg and links to new music.
Counsellor: Dr Jess Stanbridge
If you want to add some more pearls of wisdom to your Instagram feed, search for Dr Jess Stanbridge; a practising holistic psychiatrist. Follow @drjess_stanbridge for mental health notes and quotes, and personal stories and lessons learned from her own journey.
Boss babe: Aqeelah Harron Ally
Aqeelah Harron Ally is a proud, practising Muslim on Instagram who shares her love for modest fashion, beauty and travel on her feed, blog and YouTube channel. Follow @fashionbreed for inspiration on how to be unapologetically yourself and look good while doing it.
Dancing queen: Sna Mbatha
A Pan-African artist and choreographer, Sne Mbatha has danced for Drake, Omarion, Kwesta and more. Follow @iam_snembatha for dancing videos you’ll want to groove with, exercise shots that will prompt you to get out and moving around, plus a whole lot of body positivity.
Cool mom: Jenna McArthur
Jenna McArthur made a name for herself as a trusted (and fashionable) content creator as the ELLE South Africa online editor, and the founder of Jenna McArthur PR. Since then Jenna has also added mom to her CV. Follow @_jennamcarthur for women and baby fashion inspo.