02-07-2025
Karabo Poppy is painting the world with proudly South African stories
Celebrated street artist and designer Karabo Poppy Moletsane continues to fly the South African flag high.
She is a part of a powerful new campaign that's turning heads and shifting perceptions. In Watch Us, a culture-driven movement anchored by Showmax, Moletsane joins an electrifying lineup of local icons who are shaping the global stage on their own terms.
But while Grammy winner Tyla, Amapiano heavyweight Kabza De Small, and fashion trailblazer Laduma Ngxokolo bring their rhythm and style to the campaign, it's Moletsane's artistry and vision that ground the message: that the best the world has to offer isn't 'out there', it's right here.
Moletsane opened up about her mission to elevate everyday South African life through art, whether it's painted on sneakers, murals, or digital screens across continents.
'I believe the everyday South Africans are the true patrons of our beautiful and diverse aesthetic,' she said. 'I feel a tremendous responsibility to preserve and celebrate that. It's about portraying our stories in a way the world hasn't seen before.'
