Americans Mistake MaWhoo for ‘Little Mermaid’ Star Halle Bailey After Swimsuit Pic Amasses 7M Views

• MaWhoo did not need to say a word to cause a stir on social media, all she had to do was post a photo
• The South African musician was trending following a stunning picture she shared on X that went viral
• Americans could not help but notice that MaWhoo's resemblance to a beloved Disney star as she impressed people with her physique

MaWhoo's photos while on vacation were a hit among netizens on X. The singer left people mesmerised by her looks.

Online users raved about her and many pointed out her beauty. The photo made it to American Twitter and they had a field day after mistaking her for an America actress.

MaWhoo's photo on X amassed more than 30 000 likes. The Amapiano star had people raving about her body in the gorgeous swimsuit photo. The post also received attention from American online users who mistook her for Halle Bailey. Netizens flooded her comment section confirming that they thought she looked a lot like the actress who played The Little Mermaid.

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South Africa raves about MaWhoo

Americans who commented on MaWhoo's photo mistaking her for Halle Bailey were quickly corrected by passionate South Africans. Many proudly emphasised that the stunning singer is from Mzansi. Some netizens even joked, making reference to Halle Bailey's ex-boyfriend and father of her child DDG. People showered MaWhoo with compliments on her body. Many also said she had it all, beauty and success. See the photo of MaWhoo below:

@BassieBuzzing was in awe:

"Eh the Americans are right, Halle does look like MaWhoo.' "

@SomaKazima2 exlcaimed:

"Ariel?! "

@MissMutukuT complained:

"'Halle Bailey got an update.' Americans make it their mission to not know anything beyond that little gun-violence infected rubble that they call home lmao."

@agobakwe_m added:

"American Twitter thought it was Halle Bailey with some weight gain."

@Temptingtony__ joked:

"DDG really lost."

@shottyshanee added:

"Was about to call DDG an idiot. "

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@Xierre_ said:

"I thought Halle was turning the heat up on us."

@CleopatraDK. wrote:

"Help. American Twitter found our girl and there's one who called evil Halle Bailey. Some said Halle with a BBL😭"

@Fragiie_Millz

"No domestic violence. No human trafficking promo. No BBL. Just pure talent mixed with a natural body and abit of OnlyFans."

MaWhoo announced as Spotify Africa Equal ambassador

Briefly News previously reported that one of South Africa's most recognisable voices in the Amapiano music scene, MaWhoo, was announced as Spotify Africa's Equal Ambassador for July 2025.

Spotify Africa took to X (Twitter) to recognise MaWhoo as their new ambassador, and shine the light on her musical talents. The platform highlights certain African musicians monthly in a bid to enhance their global visibility with their unique, distinctive sounds.

The singer used her past experiences to craft a very important piece of advice for women. More especially, navigating the challenging music industry. The Ngilemele hitmaker revealed that she was bullied at the height of her career.

Source: Briefly News