What Is Youtuber?
A Youtuber Is a person who creates and posts content for the video-sharing platform YouTube. But besides having Youtube as a platform in common, YouTube itself differs to the extreme. Youtubers come in every age, ethnicity, education level, area of focus, and camera quality.
List Of Richest Youtuber In South Africa?
- Trevor Noah
Trevor is among the most famous South African bloggers today. He is a comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, and television host. Trevor Noah hosts The Daily Show (an American satirical news program and late-night talk show) on Comedy Central. His YouTube channel has 10.3 million subscribers as of December 2022.
- Caspar Lee
Caspar is one of the most popular vloggers in SA. The YouTuber is also a serial entrepreneur. He was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2020 for his work in media and advertising. Content on Lee’s channel varies from pranks to celebrity challenges. The 6.69 million subscribers and over 767 million views prove Caspar Lee is famous beyond SA.
- Die Antwoord
The Die Antwoord duo, Yolandi and Ninja, are among the richest rappers in SA. Their YouTube channel has an excellent record of following and views. It has 3.28 million subscribers and over 1.12 billion views. Some of Die Antwoord’s outstanding videos are Fink You Freeky, Baby’s on Fire, and the Ugly Boy.
- Cobus Potgieter
Cobus Potgieter lives in Los Angeles. He is considered the first YouTube cover drummer and the 2nd most subscribed drummer worldwide. Pieter Cobus’ drumming covers feature traditional African beats. His YouTube channel has 1.01 million subscribers. Potgieter’s 2014 USA tour with Tyler Ward increased his fame beyond SA. The drummer dated Linsdey Raye (YouTube drummer) in August 2011 for at least a year.
- Theodora Lee
Theodora Lee is among the earliest YouTubers in South Africa. She joined the platform in 2010 and has gained over 12 million views. Lee was featured in The Bachelor SA. Her YouTube content is about defying social norms and conquering modern dating. The blogger has mentored some contestants from Break the Net.
- MCPEMike
Michael Philips, alias MCPEMike, is the most popular South African gaming YouTuber. The South African gamer made videos about iPad hacks and tricks when he joined YouTube. He now brings his viewers the latest Minecraft Pocket Editions. Michael Philips’ channel has 276k subscribers and over 73 million views.
- Kopano Shimange
Kopano Shimange is among the hottest girls on YouTube. She is a Personal Brand and Business Consultant, Communication Specialist, Speaker & founder of the CLUBSHEIS.com women’s network. Kopano Shimange is married and has a daughter. She started her first blog after winning the 2008 Miss SA Teen and became an influencer in 2009.
- Nozibele Mayaba
Nozibele Qamngana Mayaba is a children’s books author and HIV advocate. She discovered she was living with HIV in 2013. Her YouTube channel makes a difference in society by educating people about the disease. The lady is happily married.
- SuzelleDIY
Julia Anastaspoulos is one of the biggest internet personalities in SA. She is an artist, illustrator, designer and actress. The lady started the SuzelleDIY channel in 2014. Her first DIY home video, How to Drill a Hole Without Making a Mess, now has 211k views. Julia Anastaspoulos has been featured in numerous campaigns, including Cell C and Takealot.
- AirArmsHuntingSA
Matt Dubber is among the best-performing South African vloggers. He started uploading airsoft videos in 2013. Dubber provides essential hunting tips. His videos featured rifle reviews, recommendations, and footage from game hunts around the country. The AirArmsHuntingSA channel also has real hunting episodes.
How Do You Start A Youtuber?
Create a personal channel
- Sign in to YouTube on a computer or mobile site.
- Click your profile picture. Create a channel.
- You’ll be asked to create a channel.
- Check the details (with your Google Account name and photo) and confirm to create your channel.