It is not out of place for people to hide certain photos from the public but for celebrities, this becomes almost impossible.
Before they became known and celebrated like they are today, many of these big-time individuals were caught in rather awkward poses as children when they were less conscious of their appearance and looks.
To show you what many of them looked like before becoming famous, Face2Face Africa has rounded up 5 rare childhood photos of some of your favourite African celebrities:
