Music, mystery, and masks: The Masked Singer South Africa arrives this Saturday


By Lindelwa Masuku

The highly anticipated South African version of the popular singing competition guessing game, The Masked Singer, is set to hit screens in June. The show, which will premiere on S3 (formerly SABC3), promises to be a unique and exciting experience for fans of music and mystery.

The Masked Singer South Africa features 16 local celebrities who will perform well-known songs while wearing elaborate, bejeweled full-body costumes and masks that completely hide their identities. As the celebrities showcase their singing talents, a star-studded panel of detectives, including J Something, Somizi Mhlongo, Sithelo Shozi, and Skhumba Hlophe, will try to guess their true identities.

Judges of the Masked Singer

Hosting the show is comedian and actor Mpho Popps, who expressed his excitement about being part of this grand adventure. Popps believes that The Masked Singer South Africa will captivate audiences and is thrilled to work alongside the amazing people involved in the production.

Filming the show has been a thrilling experience for the panel of detectives. Hlophe humorously described it as being in jail but enjoying the time spent there. The element of surprise is a key factor, as the panelists often find themselves amazed when the masks come off and the celebrities' true identities are revealed.

Keeping the show a secret has been challenging for the participants, particularly for Shozi, who compared it to keeping a secret harder than her three pregnancies. However, the anticipation and excitement of finally sharing the show with viewers make it all worthwhile. Shozi expressed her gratitude for the surreal experience of being on stage and recording the shows.

Mpho Popps is hosting the show.

Viewers can expect something extraordinary and unprecedented from The Masked Singer South Africa. The show aims to offer a truly unique and futuristic viewing experience that will leave audiences in awe. Mhlongo emphasized that the show is unlike any other singing competition, and viewers will be pleasantly surprised by its distinctive approach.

Mdoda, the executive producer of the show through her production company Rose and Oaks Media, shared a valuable insight into the competition. She revealed that the key to winning the show lies in being the audience's favorite. If a masked celebrity is not among the favorites, they will be unmasked and their true identity revealed.

The Masked Singer South Africa is set to captivate audiences across the nation. With its innovative concept, a star-studded panel of detectives, and a host who is ready to bring excitement to the stage, the show is poised to become a sensation. 

celebrities wearing elaborate, bejeweled full-body costumes

Tune in to S3 at 18:30 on Saturdays and S1 at 20:30 for a musical journey filled with mystery and entertainment. Prepare to uncover the hidden identities of South Africa's beloved celebrities and join in the fun of guessing who's behind the mask.

The Masked Singer South Africa will premiere on Saturday, 3 June, at 18:30

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