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Akhona Maldaka

Fashion grad and digital creator Akhona specialises in fashion content, and is now enrolled
for her honours degree in fashion design at Mandela. Her love for fashion sparked an
interest in influencer marketing when she realised the impact of what people see on what
they buy. This is why, she says, “I challenge myself to create quality and thought-provoking
content”. While living in New York, Akhona worked with brands such as Mejuri and NotPot and
now that she is back on home soil, her collabs include the TFG Group, Cotton On , Factorie,
Imprecca, Steve Madden, UGG and Google South Africa (among others).

Area of influence: Fashion

What you’ll find: easy-to-wear elevated basic outfits

@akhona_maldaka

12k
Followers

Kamva Mgweba

Kamva Mgweba, a fourth-year marketing student from Cofimvaba, sees
himself as a media and micro influencer. He is at ease with his voice, having
broadcast on Madibaz Radio and done voiceover work. “I have also been
fortunate enough to interview a figure like Connie Chiume
on the podcast I am currently working on, which
is called The Lounge, The Real Talk.” As a
content creator Kay spends most of his days
creating content and editing, he says in one
TikTok, just before unboxing a hamper of
Black Cat peanut butter treats. He loves
collabs with “local is lekker” brands like
Parmalat, Handy Andy, Steri Stumpie
and rooibos tea. He hits the spot with
the 18-24 age group.
Area of influence: Campus life

What you’ll find: Up close and personal vlogs with
Xhosa and English commentary on campus life (right
from getting dressed in the morning).

@kay_mgweba @KayMgweba

49k 2k
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