Illustrated portrait of Lerato Nkabinde

Top 10 Up & Coming · South Africa 2026

Lerato Nkabinde

Comedy and family

A comedy creator best known for her videos with her mother, Mama Nkabinde, whose mother-daughter conversations have become fan favourites.

Lerato Nkabinde has captured South African hearts alongside her mother, Mama Nkabinde, bringing a fresh and humorous look at their mother and daughter relationship. Their relatable humour and real-life authenticity have helped her build a strong following across their social media platforms. Lerato blends vlogs, voice-over videos, skits and life reflections to create content that resonates with young audiences who love laugh-out-loud humour steeped in real moments.

Lerato’s videos often shine because of her natural comedic timing and genuine personality, and one of her standout content styles is collaboration with her mother, where their sit-down conversations and dynamic have become fan favourites, celebrated for both humour and heartfelt connection. She’s built a space where audiences feel seen, supported and entertained, weaving humour with life lessons and everyday experiences.

In the past year, she’s grown her platform significantly. Brands have taken notice, and she has taken it in her stride, delivering content while being professional and flexible. Her engagement is incredible, as people love the mother-daughter duo. Her content isn’t just about laughs: she also shares relatable stories and reflections on identity, family, culture and healing, offering viewers a mix of light-hearted entertainment and meaningful connection. Her ability to balance humour with vulnerability helps many feel understood and represented online. As she continues to grow her platforms and expand her creative voice, Lerato remains one of the rising voices in South African digital media.