In today’s digital age, TikTok has become good with viral trends providing a dynamic space where individuals can showcase their talents, connect with others, and explore a vast array of diverse voices and perspectives in just a few swipes.
In a recent TikTok video shared on her profile @cassi_scheppel, Cassi showcased her talent by singing along to a trending Gqom track called “Gqhobo Zwi Zwi.” The video quickly gained traction on social media.
Her version of the song stands out because she not only sings along to the catchy track but also nails the tricky Zulu words, like “gqhobo.” Even though it’s not her first language, she sings the lyrics perfectly.
@cassi_scheppel My mind 24/7 mntase ? #tiktoksouthafrica #southafrica #capetown #johannesburg #joburg #durban #kzn #groove #amapiano #zwiizwii #zwizwi ♬ original sound – Ciara ?
It appears that Cassi has a strong affinity for Xhosa-Zulu trends on TikTok, as she frequently engages with and enjoys their content. There’s a video, where she flawlessly sings “Sidla uKotini” by the late Ricky Rick, which has left viewers in awe.
@cassi_scheppel Excuse the pronunciation ? but yoh this one ?? #southafrica #southafricanmusic #southafricanrap #southafricanhiphop #rickyrick #sidlukotini #fyp #foryou ♬ original sound – Ciara ?
@cassi_scheppel ? #tiktoksouthafrica #southafrica #capetown #johannesburg #joburg #durban #durban #kzn #groove #amapiano #thulamabota ♬ original sound – Masego?
The performance was so convincing that some viewers jokingly suggested she take off her mask, implying that she must be a black woman to sing the song so accurately.
Comments on the video included Oneuser who said:
“Nombulelo khumula leyo mask yobuso bomlungu ngyaz uwena Buleh mfethu.”
Another user said: “So you guys actually can pronounce ‘gq’.”
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