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The South African entertainment industry can attest to an incredible 2022, as there have been records of collaboration with international stars.
The music and film industries helped to promote South Africa around the world, and this was the result of years of hard work.
Thuso Mbedu, Black Coffee, Pearl Thusi, DJ Maphorisa, Nasty C, and many others mingled with international stars.
Pushing Amapiano to the world provided some of these musicians with the opportunity to connect with their idols.
The following are some South African celebrities who have collaborated with international stars:
1. Uncle Waffles
The South African DJ came to limelight following Drake’s endorsement in 2021, however her hustling spirit has gained her a space in the international level as she toured different foreign countries. She met with Chance The Rapper during one of her tours.
https://www.instagram.com/p/ClWk9r2MBg6/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=448edff8-26b4-46f3-befd-12b21217b3ff
2. Thuso Mbedu
Thuso’s acting skill has gained her relationship with the likes of Viola Davis, John Boyega and many other American actors. She starred on The Woman King and The Underground Railroad.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CkRxOJ8pOb3/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=12b62c2b-b623-4c1b-8e54-482fbaebe125
3. Black Coffee
Not only did the DJ bond with international stars, but he was also the executive producer of Drake’s album which released this year. He performed greatly at different countries, internationally.
My brothers pulled up @rebel_toronto last night pic.twitter.com/Ht910Q7KSQ
— Black Coffee (@RealBlackCoffee) December 3, 2022
4. Trevor Noah
Trevor meets with international star yearly due to being the host of The Daily show. However, he linked up with Beckham in December at Qatar during World Cup 2022.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CmCq1NdO84j/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=3383c45f-0767-498a-967b-92bec60a9429
5. Pearl Thusi
The actress clubbed with actress Gabrielle Union and her family when they came visiting SA this year. Thusi also bonded with Kelly Rowland this December when was in SA.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ckqk17tpKWw/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=70513e54-0c79-45f0-b7d5-cd42b843d496
6. Nasty C
The SA rapper loves to connect more at the international level which gives him the grace to meet with international stars annually. This year, he’s met with the award-winning Stormzy, Wale and Rick Ross.
https://www.instagram.com/p/ClOfhjtjEsl/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=1e9919dc-65e6-4bf8-b1c3-11ced6710c38
7. Thando Thabethe
Thando linked up with Kelly Rowland this year twice and they had an amazing time together. Thando also interviewed the American actress recently.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl_Vk2ZNgot/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=b9246631-04ea-4831-8048-3e8679a273c3
8. Major League DJz
The SA DJs had an amazing year as they were strictly pushing Amapiano genre which landed them international deal and connect with some top stars which include, Stefflon Don, Kanye West, Burna Boy, Idris Elba, Lewis Hamilton, Skepta, Mayweather and a few others.
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9. Costa Titch
Costa met with Ed Sheeran, and they had a great time as seen in the photo which surfaced on social media this year.
10. Zakes Bantwini
Zakes met with the American singer, Post Malone in Qatar during World Cup 2022. The SA star was there to perform at a fashion show.
11. Bontle Modiselle
The SA choreographer had a swell and memorable experience this year as Kelly Rowland visited and spent quality time in her dance studio.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cccv-57IE-a/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=1788d49a-1632-464e-84c1-43ac7f8dcb16
12. Oskido
The South African legend met with Idris Elba in Ivory Coast while working on a music project.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl8cyx-LkMZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=69f3352d-94ec-4e21-8906-e058a3e531eb
