Kelly Khumalo

Kelly Khumalo. Image via Instagram @kellykhumaloza

Black girl magic? Kelly Khumalo’s throwback photos break internet

‘These pictures give me hope for my glow-up’: Social media users reacted to Kelly Khumalo’s throwback photos said to be from 2007.

Kelly Khumalo

Kelly Khumalo. Image via Instagram @kellykhumaloza

A popular and mischievous X (the social media formally known as Twitter) user known as @AdvoBarryRoux had social media users divided after posting photos of the South African singer Kelly Khumalo as seen in an X post shared on Thursday, 9 November.

‘KELLY 1.0 VERSION’: FANS REACT TO KELLY KHUMALO’S THROWBACK PHOTOS

Kelly Khumalo has evidently come a long way from her days grinding to be one of the most famous singers in South Africa. Over the years, she’s made her mark in the music industry with songs like Qinisela, Uthando, Baby Please, and her most controversial songs including Itshitshi, Asine, and more.

In 2005, the Afro Pop star rose to stardom, winning the Best Newcomer award and also walked home with the Best Female Artist award at the 19th South African Music Awards (SAMA), Briefly reported.

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Not only is she known for her angelic voice, her fashion sense is also top-tier, however, like her music, it often gets her trending and not always for the right reasons. X (formally Twitter) users couldn’t help but rush to the comment section after coming across Kelly Khumalo’s throwback photos. They decided to leave their most candid opinions about her looks way back then.

https://twitter.com/AdvoBarryRoux/status/1722495740021227703

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Kelly Khumalo
Old photos of Kelly Khumalo circulated on social media. Image via Instagram @kellykhumaloza

TAKE A LOOK AT SOME REACTIONS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA USERS BELOW…

“You can say all sorts of things such as ‘I moved on’ and all that, but the almighty internet doesn’t forget and forgive, yini le (what’s this)?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣” @Ndi_khoros asked.

“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.

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