Seal Speaks Afrikaans in Video, South Africa Enthralled

• World-renowned musician Seal bonded with a South African and showed that he was familiar with one of the local languages
• The Hollywood star and musician share a heartwarming moment with a local who was excited to see him
• Seal impressed South Africans after showing how familiar he was with the Afrikaans language

Popular actor Seal spent some time with a South African. He made waves on social media after a video of him speaking Afrikaans surfaced.

Online users were chuffed to see an international celebrity showing his knowledge of South Africa. A video of the actor interacting with a South African went viral on Facebook.

Seal spoke to a man, John De Jager, in Afrikaans. A video on Facebook of the Hollywood star confirming that he knows how to speak Afrikaans was a hit amongst South Africans. In the viral clip that amassed over 2000 likes, John was beaming that he was with Seal and was even happy to announce that the actor knows how to speak Afrikaans. To prove it, Seal greeted him in Afrikaans. He said: "ja broer, howz it man.". John and Seal exchanged some pleasantries, and he declared that the singer could pass as a South African in the video's caption.

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Seal charms South Africa with Afrikaans

Online users posted their thoughts on the Seal speaking Afrikaans. Many South Africans were proud to see a local language being spotlighted by an international star. Watch the video of Seal speaking Afrikaans below:

Anthony Putter said:

"Everyone loves Seal."

Kevin Sacks wrote:

"Don't you miss your SA Chef Calvin Sacks?"

Desmond R. Jones added:

"South Africans 🇿🇦 have always loved and will always love ❤️ Seal 🥹"

Charmaine Van Zyl raved about the musician:

"Aaawe , Seal is such an amazing person, he must come to SOUTH AFRICA."

Eddie De La Maake was in awe of Seal's looks:

"How old is this guy? He ages well. Like people who are patriotic, promoting our country every chance they get."

Zandile Hlengwa applauded;

"Ooh my I adore Seal, I would just defrost when I see him 😂"

Bonginkosi Njabzito Ndlovu added:

"Welcome to SA Seal, South Africa is your home!🤝"

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Monica Dart shared that she met:

"I got to meet and photograph him several years ago. He has a beautiful presence. ✨"

Akash Athmaram was amazed by Seal's good looks:

"Still looks the same, aging well, Seal 👍"

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