Bad Influencer

Bad Influencer follows BK, a single mother who ekes out a living by crafting counterfeit luxury bags. Her world shifts when she partners with Pinky, a social media star who lives for likes and brand deals. The two strike a risky alliance: BK supplies the fakes that keep them afloat, while Pinky hawks the product to her online audience. As debts press in from all sides, their collaboration becomes a test of nerve, loyalty, and timing. The show plays out against a backdrop of glossy social feeds and shadowy street markets, probing how far someone will go to protect their family, and what people are willing to hide to stay afloat.

Produced by Kudi Maradzika, Nosipho Dumisa-Ngoasheng and Daniel Zimbler, Bad Influencer arrives in 2025 as an original drama with Jo-anne Reyneke as BK and Cindy Mahlangu as Pinky, supported by Thapelo Mokoena, Mpilo Shabalala and Modise Motaung.

Thus far audiences have given the series an 8.2 out of 10 on five votes, suggesting strong early interest. The show probes debt and motherhood against a backdrop of counterfeit luxury, while scrutinizing the glamour and danger of online fame.