Born Into Fame
Made in South Africa
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.
All the drama in Born Into Fame
Born into Fame S1: Growth, challenges and lessons learned
The cast of Born into Fame reflects on what the show taught them about themselves. All the episodes are available to binge on Showmax.
Born into Fame: Robbie ghosts Tank and the group
In episode 12 of Born into Fame, Robbie doesn’t show up, and Shamiso, Owami and AJ try to understand why. New episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.
Born Into Fame S1: AJ and Sindi talk about “commitment”
In episode 11 of Born Into Fame, AJ sets up a date to talk to his partner, Sindi, about planning their wedding. New episodes land every Tuesday on Showmax.
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Born into Fame: Owami and AJ face tough love from Arthur
In episode 10 of Born Into Fame, Owami and AJ face criticism from their father Arthur Mafokate. New episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.
Born into Fame: Did Phila overstep a boundary by texting Owami?
In episode 9 of Born Into Fame, Owami reveals that Phila sent her a suggestive text, leading AJ to confront him. New episodes every Tuesday.
Tank The Rockstar on family and Born Into Fame
Tank opens up about his family and being on Born Into Fame, the reality show that follows the lives of six South Africans with famous parents.
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