SA Responds to MaWhoo’s Face Without Makeup: “She’s Beautiful”
- South Africans were surprised to see a recent photo of Amapiano sensation MaWhoo without makeup or filters
- The talented songstress recently shared a photo of herself without makeup on social media
- Social media users responded to how different the Amapiano singer looks without makeup or filters
Source: Instagram
Amapiano music sensation MaWhoo, whose real name is Thandeka Nontobeko Ngema, recently went viral on social media after sharing a photo of her bare face. Ngema looked different without her filters and makeup on.
The popular singer previously topped social media trends for her outfit at the Durban July.
MaWhoo also made headlines when she performed her hit song Izono at Kelvin Momo's One Man Show.
Entertainment channel MDN News shared a photo on X of the singer's bare face on Sunday, 3 August, with the caption:
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"MaWhoo shows off her face without makeup."
South Africans were amazed by MaWhoo's unedited photo, which gained over 4000 likes on X and over 900,000 views.
Social media responds to the singer's latest post
@XekiHlongwane said:
"The only person on earth who deleted her past on the internet."
@Melusi_Mokone reacted:
"Thank God she's not showing too much skin.🤝😮💨. I mean, she looks exactly how real men would like to see her.😏🔥"
@Zani_Baccaria commented:
"Go and look at my pinned post, bro. There's something better you can post about than people's faces."
@DMN4ever said:
"And she looks just the same without makeup💥🤍. She doesn't need makeup anymore."
@Symbiote9393 wrote:
"She's damn good without makeup, though. ❤️ Real beauty doesn't need filters.. Some ladies think putting on those filters too much makes them look cool. But being real and natural, it's legit."
@AnonymousDotZA said:
"Women are fraud😭. She looks way different without mud on her face."
@BoboTorotoro wrote:
"I met her at Spar last month. She's extremely beautiful in person. Clear af."
@miShumoZA_ reacted:
"This proves women are more beautiful without makeup."
@tbmahlangu said:
"She must not use makeup. She is always beautiful."
@ntombieezn53986 reacted:
"She is a goddess and still beautiful, no matter what, you are an angel, dear."
@spooky526543 commented:
"She kinda looks a bit like Naquida, doesn't she?"
@Mzansipresser responded:
"The makeup works wonders."
@SimandManzini commented:
"Yena muhle (she's beautiful). But what are we supposed to do with this 🤷🏽🤷🏽?"
@ntokozo_eff said:
"Zulu women are beautiful."
@ronnie_eeeeeee wrote:
"She’s so gorgeous 🥺."
@theboy_gifted12 reacted:
"Muhle lo girl mos (this girl is actually beautiful) with or without make up 😍😍."
@switch_console commented:
"Lol. This is just a normal girl you would bump into."
Source: Instagram
MaWhoo stuns as Spotify Africa's equal ambassador
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Amapiano musician Thandeka Nontobeko Ngema, known by her fans as MaWhoo, was announced as Spotify Africa's Equal Ambassador for July 2025.
The platform recognises African musicians monthly and enhances their global visibility.
As the new ambassador, the talented singer shared some powerful advice to women navigating the challenging music industry.
Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.
Source: Briefly News
