South African beauty influencer and businesswoman Mihlali Ndamase has sparked intense dating rumors once again, this time after being spotted living it up at the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix alongside Nigerian soccer star Toluwase Tolu Arokodare. Visuals of the rumored couple dominating social media timelines show them attending high profile events together, with Mihlali stunning in a blue dress while the athlete kept it casual in a white vest.

As the images continue to circulate, the soccer star’s ex has reportedly taken to Instagram to bash the influencer.

The pair seemed inseparable during the Grand Prix festivities, with controversial blogger Musa Khawula sharing a clip of the businesswoman enjoying the elite sports event with a group of friends.

This latest development has sent shockwaves through social media, especially considering that the athlete vehemently denied these exact allegations around May last year. When the rumors first sparked in 2025, Tolu rubbished the claims, simply stating, “I’m single. Y’all please stop, abeg.” Popular blog Maphephandaba also shared a screenshot at the time showing the athlete responding, “These posts about me are false.”

However, sources now allege that Mihlali and Tolu were merely “hooking up” and had not made things official when those initial rumors arose. True to form, the beauty mogul has remained tight-lipped, refusing to respond to any blogs or media outlets. It is a calculated strategy she frequently utilizes to protect her brand; even during podcast appearances, she is known for giving vague answers, proving just how media trained she truly is.

The Internet’s Reaction

The news has sparked massive excitement and curiosity across digital platforms. One X user commented, “Hau Mihlali is playing with the big boys now. A whole English Premier League player.” Another user, believing the duo to be the real deal, said, “He is hot. I’m glad she found someone on her level.”

“She hates poverty by all means,” joked another commentator.

At this moment, neither Mihlali nor Tolu has formally confirmed or denied the relationship. For now, the internet will just have to keep guessing.