“It’s not all glam”: Inno Morolong reveals the dark side of being a slay queen

Inno Morolong bares it all in new Showmax documentary ‘Slay Queens’

Inno Morolong is once again commanding the spotlight, but this time on her own terms.

The outspoken influencer and reality TV star, known for her bold lifestyle and fiery persona, is stepping in front of the camera for the new Showmax documentary Slay Queens, which premieres on October 31.

Morolong revealed that she joined the project because it gave her the opportunity to tell her story in her own voice.

“I hardly open up, but this show made me open up about many things. It’s also more about the lifestyle that I’m used to living, so it was easy for me to agree to be part of it,” she shared.

For Morolong, Slay Queens is more than glitz, designer labels, and champagne nights—it’s a chance to show Mzansi who she really is.

“I’m always misunderstood. People always assume the worst, but this documentary made me show my other side, from humble beginnings to where I am now,” she said. “I hope my story inspires young girls from small towns that if I can make it, they can also make it.”

As a single mother and entrepreneur who has fought to stay relevant in one of the toughest industries, Morolong says her journey has been anything but easy.

“In life it’s important to be patient; good things come to those who wait,” she said. “I hope viewers learn that with hard work and dedication, you can achieve almost everything. Furthermore, it’s important to believe in God and put Him first in everything you do.”

But beyond the glitter, Morolong doesn’t shy away from exposing the darker realities of the “slay queen” lifestyle.

“It is not easy being a slay queen. It takes a lot of money and time to maintain that high-standard look,” she admitted.

“Some girls fall into debt or end up stranded in foreign countries; others even face abuse or depression but hide it behind the flashy lifestyle.”

Despite the criticism that comes with the term, Morolong insists that being a “slay queen” isn’t what many think it is.

“People think slay queens are high-class escorts or something like that. Even a hardworking woman like Beyoncé can look and be labelled a slay queen, but she’s also a wife and a mother. Some women just love to glam up and look good, and that doesn’t make them bad people,” she explained.

Speaking candidly about the dynamics between men and women in this world, Morolong added, “Men are naturally providers. When they feel like flashing money, they always want to be seen with women who look like slay queens. Most men do pay women to always look a certain way so they can shine.”