Mpilwenhle Mokopu's biography: age, idols, occupation, social media
Anyone who watched the 2022 Idols SA talent search competition will know Mpilwenhle Mokopu. Her brilliant performance and unique voice until her eviction from the show captured the hearts of many entertainment lovers who appreciate talents. Since she was featured in the show, many have desired to know more about her.
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Mpilwenhle Mokopu is a rising South African singer. She gained visibility when she auditioned for Idols SA, a television show contest on the South African television network Mzansi Magic to determine the best young singer in South Africa. Although she did not make it to the final stage, she was on the list of the top 10 singers on the show.
Profile summary
| Full name | Mpilwenhle Mokopu |
| Nickname | Princess Caramel |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 9 August 1998 |
| Age | 24 years of age (2022) |
| Place of birth | Natalspruit, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Current residence | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Education | Nokulunga Primary School, Phumulani Secondary School |
| College | Central Johannesburg TVET College |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Social media accounts | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok |
Who is Mpilwenhle from Idols?
Princess Caramel, whose real name is Mpilwenhle, is a singer and songwriter who became famous after participating in the television show Idol SA.
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Where is Mpilwenhle from?
Mpilwenhle Mokopu's place of birth is Natalspruit, Gauteng, South Africa. Singer Mpilwenhle attended Nokulunga Primary School and eventually matriculated at Phumulani Secondary School in Katlehong, Gauteng. Then, in October 2022, she graduated from Central Johannesburg TVET College.
How old is Mpilwenhle Mokopu?
Mpilwenhle Mokopu (aged 24 in 2022) was born on 9 August 1998. She has a sister named Sweetness Olwethu.
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Mpilwenhle Mokopu's occupation
As a child, her passion for singing was visible to people around her, so she was encouraged to join her church choristers in grade 10. Sharing her experience during an interview published on News 24's website, she said:
I only realised it when I was in Grade 10 and singing in church, but I only confirmed it after matric. There was always a good response when I sang, and at first, I thought people were lying since it was my family who would get excited when I sing, and family is always supposed to cheer for you anyway.
She was unsure she carried singing prowess until she met a group of musicians who listened to her and built her confidence to consider singing as a career. According to her, American singers Whitney Houston and Yebba later influenced her passion for singing. Then, she contested in the 18th season of Idols SA and shot into the limelight.
Mpilwenhle Mokopu's performance on Idols
Since she started participating in the show's 18th season, Mokopu has managed to captivate the hearts of many of the show's fans with her smooth voice and talent. Interestingly, she audited for the talent search competition to create a name for herself. In her words, she said:
I joined because I wanted to get into a space where I could get out of my comfort zone and do something different. Idols did that for me and helped me grow as a musician.
But then, after she got to the top 10, the judges showed her the way out, which did not go down well with fans who had been canvassing others to vote for her. Before she was eventually evicted, she performed her amapiano-inspired love jam Ngiyazifela.
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Social media engagements
The star singer has a significant engagement on social media and has amassed sizable followers, especially because of her brilliant performances at the Idols SA talent search competition. Mpilwenhle Mokopu's Instagram account has over 48,200 followers as of 14 November 2022. Her TikTok account has more than 96,000 followers, and her videos have been viewed more than 2 million times. Her Facebook page has over 50,000 followers.
Mpilwenhle Mokopu may not have emerged as the winner of the Idols SA talent search competition as most of her fans desired, but the platform shot her to fame. She is harnessing the opportunity and experience from the competition to pursue her career in the music entertainment industry.
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