'This is the most open I have been in my life', says Robbie Malinga Jnr about his debut on 'Born into Fame'

Robbie Malinga Jnr, the son of late singer and producer Robbie Malinga, says fans get to know him better on Showmax's newest reality TV show Born into Fame.

The show, which follows the lives of youngsters growing up with famous parents, includes siblings AJ and Owamie Mafokate, who are Arthur Mafokate’s children; Phila Madlingozi, Ringo Madlingozi’s son; Shamiso Mosaka, Azania Mosaka’s daughter; and DJ Tira’s son Tank The Rockstar. 

“I was open during filming — this is the most open I have been in my life. There was no acting, no putting on a show. You are going to see me as I am. I was raw — in some instances there were emotional times and viewers will see it,” Robbie said.

“We have shot some scenes with my family where you will see our family dynamics. I shot with my dad’s dad, my uncle, my mom and sister, so people are going to see us as we are.”

While many have discredited him by calling him a nepo baby, Robbie said he was chosen to be in the position he is today. 

“I would describe being born into fame as a privilege because it is not a norm, it is a blessing and can help you spread light and reach your full potential.

“It is a blessing I did not choose for myself. God blessed me with this, but I still have to show up and do my own thing. I still put in the work — you can’t hide behind your parents’ success. My father was famous and all that has been great. I am able to leverage from his success. Let’s say I need to do something — there are contacts he may have made that I can use, so it is easier for me to connect with people because they know him.”

Robbie Jnr said despite critics, he is his father's son.

“I have always been that type of person, that is my type of personality. I love the finer things in life and I love to experience them while I am still breathing and also, my dad was that type of person. He loved dope things and things that were nice, so growing up I used to see that from him and it was normal in our household. On the other hand, my mom is a reserved lady, she is not flashy at all.”