Jobs celebs had before they were famous

Ever wondered what some of our local celebrities did before being famous?

By ZAlebs | 22.06.2020 | Top of The Last Updated On 06.06.2026

Jobs celebs had before they were famous

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Some celebrities have admitted that their first jobs weren’t as glamorous as the ones they have today.

Believe it or not, Dr Malinga worked at a clothing store & Trevor Gumbi rang up customers at a call center.

Lets take a look at some of the careers our local celebs had before making it big

Lerato Kganyago

Lerato Kganyago
Instagram

Media personality, Lerato Kganyago worked as an Air Hostess before becoming famous.

DJ Zinhle

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instagram.com

The DJ worked at a makeup company before making it big.

Tresor

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Instagram

Before being discovered, this talented man was a car guard.

Nadia Nakai

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The rapper worked for an Advertising Agency before becoming a household name.

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Written by Editorial Team

The ZAlebs editorial team brings you the latest in South African celebrity news, entertainment, music and lifestyle. We cover the stories Mzansi is talking about with speed, accuracy and a finger firmly on the pulse of local pop culture.

Published on 22.06.2020
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