Where are they now? 

Tropika Island of Treasure All Stars, South Africa's most popular reality TV show, has been captivating audiences for over a decade with its exciting challenges, stunning locations, and charming celebrity contestants. Over the years, the show has featured a diverse cast of celebrities, from actors and musicians to athletes and media personalities. Not to mention Tropika Island of Treasure All Stars has taken the crown at the SAFTA 17 this year for Best Competition Reality show. Tropika caught up with four of these stars who have gone on to achieve greater heights in their respective fields, and what a pleasure to see how they have evolved since their time on the island.

Shashi Naidoo

Shashi Naidoo was one of the most popular celebrities on Tropika Island of Treasure All Stars, and she has continued to be a successful entertainer in the years since her appearance on the show. She is a talented actress, singer, and comedian, and she has starred in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. 

She is also a regular host on South African radio and television. Since the show, Shashi has opened the Sandton branch of her dental clinic, The Smile bar and has since moved to Dubai.

Roxy Louw

Roxy Louw is a former Miss South Africa and a successful model and actress. She has appeared in numerous commercials, print ads, and television shows. She is also a passionate advocate for body positivity and self-acceptance.

“After Tropika Island of Treasure, I started working on my women’s fashion brand; Kaal, which specialises in lingerie and swimwear. 

I played H2O which is one of the biggest music festivals in South Africa. It was cool because I used the same mindset that I used in Tropika to get me through my set. 

I then launched my first single ‘Set Me Free’ which did extremely well locally and internationally on Spotify and headlined my first international act in New Zealand for New Year’s Eve. 

Tropika really helped me get into the mindset and helped calm the nerves. I’ve been using it as a reference for my life, the preparation rituals I did for Tropika has really helped prepare for the phase in my life right now. I have been able to go on to tour this year in different countries in Europe including Paris, Portugal, and Italy. 

 My new single is dropping on New Year’s at H2O where I will be spinning the decks. There has been a lot of growth and Tropika Island of Treasure got me to this point. “

Nay Maps

Nkosinathi Maphalala, better known as Nay Maps, is one of Mzansi's popular rising actors, and was a season 8 runner-up for Tropika Island of Treasure.

The Pretoria born actor describes himself as an ordinary Kasi boy who values his family and loves being on stage.

“I just won a NAFTA Award (National Film and Television Award) for Best Actor 2023!

I am in New York right now as part and parcel of the Resurgence Conference and I have been chosen as the Ambassador for the African Global Network to be involved in the facilitation of economic trade between Africa and the US and Globally. I truly have been blessed; I will be launching our Ice cream called The Lickery in-store with whom we have partnered with - Chateaux Gateaux. Television is my passion and we have just started season 2 of Umkhokha.

I am releasing new music as well, my brand-new singles in the next couple of weeks titled Moya wase Ndulo and Uhlal’uNam and Phumalanga Sikothe

Lastly, I am launching my foundation that will be equipping our communities and disadvantaged areas with the necessities needed for a better life through Art and Education.”

These are just a few of the many talented celebrities who have graced the stage of Tropika Island of Treasure All Stars. 

We wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

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