Top 10 Up & Coming · South Africa 2026
Known as Munuuu
Fitness, running and dance
A fitness and running creator who left a nine-year job in 2023 to create full-time and passed one million TikTok followers in 2025.
Gloria Ngcobo, known to her growing community as Munuuu, is a full-time creator whose journey is rooted in courage, consistency, and unmistakable positivity. After leaving her nine-year job in 2023 to pursue content creation, she committed fully to building a platform centred on joy, movement, and motivation, and the results have been remarkable.
Her early content began with dance videos, where her willingness to show up authentically, even when facing negative commentary about not being the “best” dancer, became one of her greatest strengths. Her resilience and upbeat spirit cut through the criticism and resonated with audiences. Today, viewers tune in not only for her fitness and running content, but for her vibrant personality and the real-life moments she shares along the way.
While running has become her defining niche, Gloria’s platform spans uplifting lifestyle content, high-energy fitness routines, and joyful dance clips that reflect her belief in spreading love, light, and encouragement online. In under two years, she has built a powerful multi-platform presence, reaching major audience milestones and, in 2025, surpassing one million followers on TikTok.
She is also recognised by brand partners as a top-tier collaborator who demonstrates professionalism and reliability, and is known for going above and beyond campaign expectations. Her content delivery is both creative and performance-driven, making her a trusted partner and consistent top performer. Her recent athletic milestones, including completing her first Comrades Marathon and her first HYROX doubles race, further showcase the discipline and determination behind her success. Gloria represents a new generation of creators who lead with purpose, authenticity, and heart, proving that positivity and persistence can build both community and impact.








