Amanda Jingela (also known simply as Belinda or by her social handle @amandajingela) is a South African environmental scientist turned influential digital creator and lifestyle influencer. Born on July 31, 1992, she identifies with her birthday as a Leo, infusing her content with vibrant energy and warmth.
Education
Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science; however, her creative passions led her into the world of social media and influencer. With a strong online presence, amassing around 226,000 followers on Instagram, Amanda brands herself as an environmentalist, beauty enthusiast, and brand influencer, even maintaining an active YouTube channel to connect with her audience through lifestyle and beauty content.
As a style influencer, she has collaborated with major beauty and fashion brands including Estée Lauder, Nyx Cosmetics, and Brett Robson. Notably, Amanda became the first South African influencer to partner with the LA-based fashion brand Revolve Clothing, marking a milestone in her career. Amanda is also a devoted mother, candidly sharing aspects of her personal life online. In a notable TikTok announcement, she revealed that she ended a relationship that no longer served her and is now embracing a fresh chapter in her life, an expression of self-love and empowerment that garnered widespread support from her followers.
Family & Relationships
Amanda Jingela became engaged to musician Lusaso Ngcobo in 2018, an important milestone in her personal life. She is also a devoted mother. In 2019, she was featured caring for her then one-month-old daughter, Lunamo Zoya Ngcobo, in media coverage. In a candid TikTok video widely discussed online, Amanda announced that she had ended her relationship with her “baby daddy” due to infidelity.
