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The 2025 Ebony Shoe award winner has a new girlfriend months after ending his romance with Pamela Mlunjwana, Pulse Sports reports.
Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare, currently leading the scoring charts for Belgian side KRC Genk, has recently been linked romantically with South African beauty mogul Mihlali Ndamase, Pulse Sports reports.
The 24-year-old striker, who recently won the 2025 Ebony Shoe Award, seems to have found love again, months after his publicised relationship with Zimbabwean entrepreneur Pamela Mlunjwana ended.
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Arokodare's previous relationship with Mlunjwana garnered attention when she shared affectionate photos of the couple on Instagram, including images of herself wearing his Genk jersey during a match at the Cegeka Arena.
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However, the pair unfollowed each other on social media shortly after, signalling their split.
Tolu Arokodare and Mihlali Ndamase’s relationship: What we know so far
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Speculation about Arokodare and Ndamase's relationship intensified when Ndamase publicly congratulated the footballer on his first call-up to the Nigerian national team in March.
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Further fueling rumours, fans noticed that Ndamase's mother had started following Arokodare on Instagram, suggesting a budding relationship.
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While neither party has officially confirmed their relationship, Pulse Sports gathered that the pair are in fact, dating.
Who is Mihlali Ndamase? Tolu Arokodare’s new girlfriend
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Mihlali Ndamase is a 28-year-old prominent figure in South Africa's beauty and fashion industry.
According to her LinkedIn bio, she began her career over eight years ago as one of the country's pioneering beauty YouTubers and has since expanded her brand significantly.
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In 2021, she was recognised by Forbes Africa as one of the continent's "30 Under 30" influential creatives.
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Beyond her digital presence, Ndamase co-founded the Siyasizana Foundation Strategic Brand and has collaborated with major brands, solidifying her status as a leading influencer in Africa.
She currently boasts about 2.3 million followers on her verified Instagram page.
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