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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. Stream all episodes now.

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. 

Stream all the episodes for Born Into Fame now on Showmax.

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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.

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Born into Fame: Robbie ghosts Tank and the group

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Born Into Fame S1: AJ and Sindi talk about “commitment”

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Born into Fame: Owami and AJ face tough love from Arthur

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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.

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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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Born into Fame recap: Is AJ ready to walk down the aisle?

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Born into Fame: AJ and Shamiso’s date with support dogs

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