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Seemah
Born
Sima Mangolwane

(2001-06-25) June 25, 2001 (age 24)
Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Western Cape
Other namesSeemah
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • entrepreneur
  • influencer
  • podcaster
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2023–present
LabelsSony Music Africa
TikTok information
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Followers2.7 million
Likes206.1 million
Last updated: June 10, 2025

Sima Mangolwane (born 25 June 2001) mononymously known as Seemah is a South African singer-songwriter, influencer, entrepreneur, content creator and podcaster.[1] She is best known for her pranks, fashion, beauty and comedic skits on YouTube and TikTok with millions of followers.[2] She made her debut song in 2023 namely "Industry" that went viral on social media.[3][4] She is the most popular social media content creator in South Africa as she won Emerging Social Media Personality of the Year award.[5] She is the founder of Seemygloss.[6]

Early life

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Seemah was born on 25 June 2001, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa. She relocated to Midrand, Johannesburg when she was seven years old.[7] She later adopted the name "Seemah" as her public persona.[8]

Career

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Seemah began creating comedic and relatable TikTok videos in 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown. Her humorous skits and spirited persona quickly gained traction surpassing over million followers.[9][10] She co-hosted the popular podcast Spreading Humour on Podcast and Chill with MacG.[11][12]

She bagan her music career in 2023, as she signed with Sony Music Africa record label.[13][14] She is versatile as she refer her music in 3 different genres such as amapiano, afro-pop, dance/electronic.[15] She released her first debut song "Industry" that went viral on social media TikTok.[16] She later featured on "Thando" with Master KG and Lowsheen marking her entry into mainstream South African music.[17] In 2024, she was featured in a single song with Mellow & Sleazy, Me Pilato, Scotts Maphuma and Yanda Woods. [18][19] She also released a song "Lomfana" with Tracy and Pushkin RSA.[20] By 2025, she released a single namely "Kamva Lami".[21]

Business ventures

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In 2024, Seemah launched "See My Gloss" a personal lip-gloss brand, leveraging her digital reach.[22][23] Each gloss retails around R110, reflecting her strategy of combining brand partnership and personal branding.[24]

Personal life

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Seemah is known for her relationship with YouTuber and rapper Khanya Ghost Hlubi.[25][26] They received media attention when he gifted her a Mercedes-Benz underscoring their public presence, but a pranked her.[27][28]

Discography

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  • Extended Piano Play Vol 3 [29]

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Wena" 2022 —
"Industry" 2023 —
"Thando" (Wanutwa Most, Master KG, featuring Lowsheen) —
"Ndandatho" (De Soul, featuring Leenathi & Happy JazzMan) —
"Lomfana" (featuring Tracy & Pushkin RSA) 2024 —
"Kamva Lami" 2025 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Imali" (Mandz Not Hot featuring Seemah & Zwano) 2023 —
"Ibhanoyi" (Tee Jay featuring Seemah, Cici & Exclusive Drumz) 2024 —
"Shayi'Moto" (Mellow & Sleazy, Scotts Maphuma, Mr Pilato featuring Seemah & Yanda Woods) —
"Tsela" (Tee Jay featuring Dalom Kids, Zintle Kwaaiman, Maphuma, Seemah & Cici) —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Nominated works Result Ref.
2023 South African Social Media Awards Emerging Social Media Personality of the Year Herself Nominated [30]
2024 Won [31]

References

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  1. ^ Mannya, Ethel (2023-01-04). "These TikTok stars wowed and gave us a good laugh in 2022". The South African. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  2. ^ Khulu, Ntombi. "5 minutes with amapiano rising star Seemah – 'I didn't actually want to get into digital content creation'". News24. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  3. ^ Sekgota, Hilary (2023-03-26). "SA Content Creator Seemah Signs With Sony Music and Debuts Single 'Industry': "Wow This Feels Like a Dream" - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  4. ^ M, Lulama (2023-03-24). "TikTok sensation S.eemah releases new single "INDUSTRY" under Sony Music - Front Page". Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  5. ^ Makhura, Kamogelo (2024-11-25). "Tiktok star Seemah scoops award at SA Social Media Awards as fans throw shade at Cyan Boujee". IOL. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  6. ^ MagOnline, Mjazz (2024-07-28). "Seemah Launches New Lip Gloss Line "Seemygloss" -". www.mjazzmagonline.co.za. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  7. ^ Dyson (2024-10-22). "Get to know Sima "Seemah" Malongwane". Mzansi Profiles!. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  8. ^ Ngenyane, By Andiswa. "TikTok changed Seemah's life!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  9. ^ Ngenyane, By Andiswa. "TikTok changed Seemah's life!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  10. ^ Kings (2024-05-16). "Everything you need to know about Seemah". KingMinds. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  11. ^ Tlhoaele, Kgalalelo. "Seemah: Black Cat Girl is using Tsekeleke". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  12. ^ "What really happened between MacG and Seema". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  13. ^ Mukandila, Johana (2023-03-27). "Seemah signs a deal with Sony Music Africa". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  14. ^ Sekgota, Hilary (2023-03-26). "SA Content Creator Seemah Signs With Sony Music and Debuts Single 'Industry': "Wow This Feels Like a Dream" - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  15. ^ Khulu, Ntombi. "5 minutes with amapiano rising star Seemah – 'I didn't actually want to get into digital content creation'". News24. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  16. ^ Maako, Keitumetse. "A new song, growing following and plans for the beauty industry - There's no stopping influencer Seemah". News24. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  17. ^ "Master KG And Seemah Collaborate For New Single, 'Uthando'". slikouronlife.co.za. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  18. ^ Staff, Notion (2024-06-28). "Amapiano's Decade of Evolution and Global Influence with Spotify". Notion. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  19. ^ Chilu, Dj (2024-11-12). "New Music Alert! Mellow & Sleazy, Scotts Maphuma & Mr Pilato – Shayi'Moto ft. Seemah & Yanda Woods". Gauteng Lifestyle Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  20. ^ Zatunes (2024-06-23). "Exclusive Drumz, Seemah, Tracy & Pushkin RSA Collaborate For A Captivating New Single 'Lomfana'". ZAtunes. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  21. ^ Linda (2025-04-02). "Seemah – Kamva Lami - VAOTAS". Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  22. ^ MagOnline, Mjazz (2024-07-28). "Seemah Launches New Lip Gloss Line "Seemygloss" -". www.mjazzmagonline.co.za. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  23. ^ Simelane, Nomonde (2024-07-26). "Seemah launches new lip gloss line". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  24. ^ Falithenjwa, Qaqamba (2025-01-16). "Influencers making waves with their own original products". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  25. ^ Mbendeni, Alutho. "Inside the life of TikToker Sima Mangolwane and her relationship with Ghost Hlubi". News24. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  26. ^ Katlego (2022-09-02). "Seemah on her relationship with Ghost Hlubi". KAYA 959. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  27. ^ Sekgota, Hilary (2023-05-21). "Seemah Reveals Ghost Hlubi Faked Buying Her a Mercedes-Benz for YouTube Content, Following Breakup - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  28. ^ Sekgota, Hilary (2023-05-21). "Seemah Reveals Ghost Hlubi Faked Buying Her a Mercedes-Benz for YouTube Content, Following Breakup - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  29. ^ LeonardoDDJ (2025). "Extended Piano Play, Vol. 3". boulder.marmot.org. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  30. ^ "South African Social Media Awards - SASMA 2023". Acalytica. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  31. ^ "Seemah bags 1st award at the 2024 SASMAs, fans shade Cyan Boujee". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
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