HUMANZ ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL TOP 20 WINNERS IN SOUTH AFRICA 

Johannesburg, South Africa, Humanz, the 360-degree AI-powered influencer marketing platform, has unveiled the winners of its first-ever Top 20 Awards in South Africa. The landmark initiative celebrates some of the country’s most impactful, ethical and forward-thinking content creators, marking a significant moment for the local creator economy.

The awards recognise standout contributions to the influencer marketing industry, spotlighting a new generation of digital talent shaping the future of online influence.

Humanz positions itself as a technology-driven bridge between creators and brands, with a mission to amplify human trust and creativity through data and innovation. In a digital landscape saturated with content, the company argues that credibility and authenticity are more valuable than ever.

As an all-in-one operating system powering the creator economy lifecycle, Humanz facilitates collaboration between brands and creators through proprietary AI, real-time performance data and globally scalable infrastructure. The platform supports more than 500,000 creators worldwide and works with leading global brands including Google, L'Oréal, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Amazon and Sephora.

With more than $25 million raised to date and continued global expansion through strategic acquisitions, the company says it is redefining how creators and brands search, engage, collaborate and deliver measurable business impact.

At the heart of the business is its mantra, “Be Worth Following”, a philosophy centred on professionalism, reliability and ethical influence. The Top 20 Awards reflect that ethos, honouring creators who demonstrate integrity, innovation and measurable performance within the digital ecosystem.

Winners were selected through a combination of algorithmic analysis from the Humanz platform and human review, ensuring that recognition was based on performance, credibility and long-term value rather than vanity metrics.

According to the company, the awards will become an annual platform celebrating creators who set benchmarks for professionalism, trust and entrepreneurship within South Africa’s fast-growing creator economy.

The 2026 Humanz Top 20 Winners

The inaugural Top 20 winners are:

• Thato Rampedi (@thatorampedi)
  
  

• Primo Baloyi (@primo9teen)
  
  

• Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa (@jaxx_amahle)
  
  

• Ervè Bukasa (@ervebukasa)
  
  

• Dr Katlego Selikane (@drk_selikane)
  
  

• Siya Bani (@siyabunny)
  
  

• Grace Mondlana (@grace.mondlana)
  
  

• Mbali Nhlapho (@mbalinhlaphoo)
  
  

• Nadia Jaftha (@nadiajaftha)
  
  

• Rasheeqah Karriem (@rasheeqah_karriem)
  
  

• Robot Boii (@robot_boii)
  
  

• Banele Ndaba (@moghelingz)
  
  

• Popi Sibiya (@popi_sibiya)
  
  

• Ndivhuwo Muhanelwa (@nochillgod)
  
  

• Farren Cloete (@officially_farrencloete)
  
  

• Lasizwe Dambuza (@lasizwe)
  
  

• Onezwa Mbola (@onezwambola)
  
  

• Thandi Gama (@thandigama)
  
  

• Bongani Baloyi (@Bongani_RSA)
  
  

• Tadeus Mbatha (@Tadeus_official)