- A heartwarming TikTok video shows an Afrikaner grandmother enthusiastically dancing to popular amapiano beats while being secretly recorded by her family members
- The unsuspecting ouma was caught lip-syncing and grooving to the music until she noticed she was being filmed, at which point she joyfully embraced the camera and danced even more
- Netizens across the country have fallen in love with the grandmother's carefree spirit, with many commenting that her love for music represents SA's multicultural connections
A delightful video of an Afrikaner grandmother getting her groove on to Amapiano music has won over the hearts of South Africans online. Content creator @RahatBaig shared the charming clip that shows the elderly woman fully embracing the rhythm and energy of one of Mzansi's most beloved music genres.
In the viral footage, the unsuspecting grandmother can be seen sitting in a car, completely immersed in the beat playing through the speakers. Initially unaware of being recorded, she enthusiastically lip-syncs the lyrics while moving her body to the rhythm. The person filming captures her genuine enjoyment from the passenger seat while trying to remain undetected.
The moment transforms when the dancing ouma suddenly realises she's being recorded. Rather than becoming embarrassed, she doubles down on her performance, dancing with even more enthusiasm and flair for the camera. Her joyful reaction triggers laughter from both the person recording and the driver, creating a wholesome family moment that resonates with viewers.
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The video was shared with the caption:
"I wish I have the same energy as her when I get old🤣"
It's a sentiment that many viewers found themselves agreeing with after watching the grandmother's spirited performance.
Watch the Facebook reel below.
Music connects across generations
The video highlights how music goes beyond age and cultural boundaries in South Africa. Research shows that engaging with music has significant benefits for elderly individuals, promoting a sense of happiness and reducing age-related stress.
For many older adults, dancing and engaging with contemporary music can be a form of social connection that bridges generational gaps. The grandmother's genuine enjoyment of Amapiano showcases the country's evolving cultural landscape where musical appreciation crosses traditional demographic boundaries.
Medical expert Jayshri Rangasamy spoke to Briefly News about the benefits of music, stating:
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"Apart from bringing joy and lifting moods with upbeat rhythms, music has therapeutic effects that improve mental health and well-being. It activates brain structures involved in emotion, memory, and movement, leading to the release of neurotransmitters and hormones that evoke emotional reactions and promote social bonds."
"Music stimulates the hippocampus and amygdala, responsible for emotional responses and memory, and engages the limbic system, which governs pleasure, motivation, and reward. Additionally, music can reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels, heart rate, and blood pressure, creating a calming effect. These combined effects make music a powerful tool for enhancing overall well-being."
South Africans react with joy
@Mariam Suliman made a political joke:
"Somebody show this to Trump. We like our Rainbow Nation, we don't need him."
@Ali Naqi Raja quipped:
"This tanie is not going to the US for sure. She is just fine here 😂"
@Cerne Moses continued the political theme:
"Eh! South Africa is making Trump more angry 😱😱🙈"
@Astrid Harry praised her energy:
"This auntie is a vibe 🔥Enjoy your life."
@Nelisiwe Tshabala shared her emotional response:
"She is beautiful and happy 😊 And that makes me happy."
More South Africans embracing the groove
- A local woman named Chanda Roets captured an energetic moment when she spotted a group of young ladies turning the back of a bakkie into an impromptu dance floor in broad daylight.
- A video of a young man at a groove confidently rejecting a woman's persistent advances has gone viral, earning him applause from social media users impressed by his respectful but firm boundary-setting.
- Briefly News also reported on a group of Afrikaner men dancing next to a Quantum taxi blasting Amapiano music that became an online sensation, with viewers delighting in the cultural crossover moment.
