It’s officially summer, and we know what that means: time for people to start hanging out and relaxing. Lucky for us, we got to hangout with your favourite influencers and boy are we ‘Mjojo”. The sun was shining, birds were chirping and we had our water guns ready as we joined Fresh by Caddy and Mandz not hot for a #MoMjojoSummer experience in Suncity.
If you’re scratching your head thinking, “what is a #MoMjojoSummer?” Don’t worry, it’s not anything more than it sounds. In honour of this wonderful season; with longer days, warmer weather, and less concern, Steers South Africa decided to rebound up an exciting campaign that made us feel nice and summery.
The famous brand known for its burgers, Wacky Wednesdays and Mega Ribster meals has partnered with the two notable influencers to enjoy summer in a Mjojo way.
We know, most of you are constantly looking for ways to stay entertained wherever you are instead of imagining that there is a better summer happening elsewhere that you are not a part of. That is why the brand Steers wants you to more than enjoy a memorable summer by connecting you with cool cats like Fresh by Caddy and Mandz not hot.
As a publication that represents the youth, we were like; ‘Azishe’, let’s get this #MoMjojoSummer running and grabbed a Mjojo Meal while chatting with our influencers about the landscape of the influencer business and how one can become an effective social entrepreneur in 2023.
About our influencers:
Fresh By Caddy
Caddy is a local influencer who grew up in a family where music and fashion were of the highest priority. This inspired young Caddy to pursue Media Studies and get in the grind of networking and putting himself and his talents out there. It didn’t take long before he was noticed and the rest, as they say, is history. He is now a host on South Africa’s biggest youth station, YFM.
”The radio space has really changed everything. The type of content, music and energy I consume has really broadened and changed, and just a brought a lot of growth in my hustle. The way I want to plan around things is different than it was a year ago. I feel to be moving mote with a plan and purpose,” said Caddy.
Although Caddy’s spotlight was hardly dimmed this year and the last in terms of influencing, Caddy did mention during our Mjojo chillas that it wasn’t always an easy ride.
”2022, had it’s ups and downs. New business came in and some business ventures couldn’t take place but that’s part of business.”
Caddy also gave us as sneak-peak into what plans he has for 2023:
”The content makes for 2023 will be creating content that has a mix of everything. Content that defines more into detail and keeps up with different types of people. The more people relate the better.”
Mandz Not Hot
Mandisa Jakavulu, also known as Mandz Not Hot, is a South African content creator and social media personality.
Her initial plan was to make dance videos and join the trending challenges like any other TikTok user.
After being on the platform for two years, she shared her first cooking videos with a S’pitori voice-over. She noticed her views increased, even though she did the video out of boredom.
Jakavulu started posting cooking videos in the vernacular, and her views continued to soar. Eventually, she realized that the language gained those views.
Mandz Not Hot started making day-in-the-life videos and dropped cooking videos.
The fame came with brand digital marketing opportunities for Mandisa. According to HeraldLIVE, the social media star’s eyes are on some top South African brands like Maxhosa by Laduma and GalxBoy.
Mandz Not Hot, gave us her thoughts on thicker becoming the next sexy and as expected, she is more brains and beauty than we ever thought!
”Block the noise and put your hands on many things as you can. Don’t stop learning. Do your research. Don’t be afraid to start over. You are in charge of your own destiny, stop letting what people say distract you!”
Win’a Mjojo
Anyways, now that you know what we got up to with your faves, we want you to show us how you are enjoying your #MomjojoSummer with a pic or video and tag us and @steers.sa. on Twitter to win a R300 Steers voucher to add MO to your SUMMER
