Born Into Fame
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Born Into Fame follows six South Africans with famous parents, as they try to live up to their family legacies while discovering their own unique paths to success.
Born Into Fame is a Showmax Original reality show about living up to the legacies of your famous parents while discovering your own unique path to success.
The cast includes media personality and host Shamiso Mosaka, the first-born daughter of radio legend and businesswoman Azania Mosaka; actor and musician Phila Madlingozi, son of Ringo Madlingozi, who won a South African Music Award for Male Artist of The Year and is a member of the National Assembly of South Africa; rapper Tank, the first child of DJ Tira; the late Robbie Malinga’s son, social media sensation Robbie Junior; and Arthur Mafokate’s daughter Owamie, who is a DJ.
Born Into Fame is now streaming on Showmax, with all episodes ready to binge-watch.
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