Kelly Khumalo’s Throwback Pictures Break the Internet

A popular and playful user on X, known as Twitter, @AdvoBarryRoux, sparked a lively debate among social media users.

The tweep shared photos of Mzansi singer Kelly Khumalo from 2007 in a post on Thursday, November 9. “These pictures give me hope for my glow-up” he captioned the post.

The shots showcased Kelly Khumalo’s journey from her early days aspiring to become one of South Africa’s most renowned singers. Over the years, she has left an indelible mark on the music industry with hits like Qinisela, Uthando, Baby Please, and her more controversial songs such as Itshitshi, Asine, and others.

In 2005, the Afro Pop star rose to stardom, clinching the Best Newcomer and Best Female Artist awards at the 19th South African Music Awards (SAMA), as reported by Briefly.

Apart from her angelic voice, Kelly Khumalo is known for her top-tier fashion sense, which, like her music, often becomes a trending topic, not always for the right reasons. Twitter users couldn’t resist diving into the comment section upon encountering Kelly Khumalo’s throwback photos, sharing their unfiltered opinions about her appearance from back in the day.

Some Reactions from Tweeps

“She has always had that star ✨✨ quality and X factor even before she was famous. What an amazing woman, wife and mother,” @iamdjmfundisi said.

“Where she is…she must be proud of herself…despite the chequered life she led up to this…and controversies… Better than most who did nothing for themselves,” @Felix48671Mase commented.

“These pictures give me hope for my glow-up,” @AkademiksParody replied.

“What a beauty 😍❤️. A Wonderful human being, mother of the nation 💞🙏🏿. Voice of an angel 😇👼🏿🌠,” @iamdjmfundisi wrote.