Veteran Singer Lira Goes Makeup Free, Mzansi Reacts: “Makeup Is a Scam”
- South African songstress Lira became a topic of discussion after her picture without makeup was reshared online
- While several netizens praised her beauty, some compared her looks to a popular South African runner
- Previously, Lira and actor Thembinkosi Mthembu warmed hearts with their act of selflessness
Source: Instagram
Veteran South African musician Lira trended online after a picture of her without makeup was reshared online.
Lira became the topic of discussion after her picture without makeup was reshared on social media. The musician is known for embracing her natural look and her gorgeous Afro, which has become her signature look over the years.
Lira shows off her face without makeup
After suffering a stroke in 2022 that affected her speech, Lira is back in the limelight, and a picture of her without makeup sparked a flurry of reactions.
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On Tuesday, 26 August 2025, entertainment and current affairs blogger MDN News reshared a picture of Lira without makeup. The post was captioned:
“Singer Lira shows off her natural face without makeup.”
See the picture below:
Mzansi reacts to photo of Lira without makeup
Netizens filled the comment section with mixed opinions. While some gushed over Lira’s natural looks, others highlighted the power of makeup. Several netizens called out the blogger for sharing a picture of the musician, who celebrated a milestone earlier this year.
Here are some of the reactions:
@MelodicVibz gushed:
“She has always looked beautiful. ♥️”
@_Seakamela_ said:
“What I like about her is that she doesn’t bother anyone.”
@BrandonLorenzo replied:
“Beautiful face, beautiful voice, Lira looks amazing by embracing her natural skin.”
@Zickie_S2 remarked:
“We’ve seen this before. But I guess thanks for showing us again 🥱”
@KBMosh1 said:
“Every year she shows her natural face without make-up. It's the consistency for me.”
@Bennetfor gushed:
“This dear sister is not just a singer; she is one of the greatest performers I have seen live on stage. What she did at the CTJF earlier this year was out of this world.”
@juju_junior1 shared:
“That's why make-up is one of the biggest red flags for me. I don't care how beautiful one looks with it. It's a fat No for me.”
@NgaliwaKabhlung asked:
“Isn't this picture at least 5 years old? What sort of news page is this vele and what's the context behind uploading such an old pic?”
@AlfredLets94102 joked:
“She's beautiful 😍..is she related to Caster Semenya?”
@Fatzmybug14 mocked:
"I have seen her quite a few times without makeup. She's actually very pretty with it."
Source: Instagram
Lira and Thembinkosi Mthembu visit sick fan in hospital
Meanwhile, Lira melted hearts online with a selfless act.
Briefly News reported that Lira and actor Thembinkosi Mthembu paid a visit to a sick fan in the hospital. The fan was reported to be battling kidney failure.
The stars were seen sitting beside the young lady's hospital bed. Social media users were moved to tears by the celebrities' kind gesture, with many sending well wishes to the supporter
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Source: Briefly News
