Soweto Gogo Shows Her Youthful Dancing to R. Kelly's Song, Entertains South Africa: “Retired Baddie”

• A gogo from Soweto became a viral sensation when she was recorded busting infectious moves to an R. Kelly song
• The disgraced Grammy winner faces 50 years for numerous charges, including racketeering and producing child sexual abuse content
• Social media users flooded the TikTok video’s comment section, applauding the woman’s youthful energy

A lively gogo in Soweto showed that you're never too old to bust a move! The young-at-heart woman did not disappoint when she showed off her dancing to disgraced Grammy-winning artist R. Kelly's song Happy People.

TikTok user Sindy Zwane took to her account on 28 July, 2025, showing how the star of the show twirled and moved her hips to the song, even attempting a little booty shake.

The gogo's energy reached over 10 million viewers since its publication. It showcased how her infectious dance moves spread across many people's screens and brought joy.

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Why is R. Kelly in jail?

In 2021, the American singer was sentenced to 30 years behind bars after being convicted on racketeering and sex-trafficking charges. He received an additional 20-year sentence in 2022, to be served concurrently with his existing term, after being found guilty on numerous counts of producing child sexual abuse content and child enticement.

Gogo's moves delighted South Africans

Tens of thousands of social media users commented on how much they loved the woman's energetic dance moves. People also noted how the gogo brought a smile to their faces after experiencing a dreadful July.

@u...limar humorously told the online community:

"When a woman is happy, then the whole sisterhood, motherhood, maternity, Hollywood, Bollywood, Nollywood Krdamahood, childhood, adulthood and even firewood are all happy. Go go granny."

@neo_noesha1 shared under the post:

"I can spot a retired baddie anywhere."

@kingmapeu jokingly added in the comments:

"My salary is already finished, but at least this video will cheer me up."

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@222britt said to people on the internet:

"I wish my grandma could see what her fellow age mates are doing, but she takes life too seriously."

@nikitapillay77 showed humour and stated to social media users:

"Me at 28 watching her do this, knowing if I try, I will have back and leg pain for one week, but yes, girl."

@aliyah_suliman noted with a laugh:

"Knees stronger than some people's relationships, and body more flexible than someone's baby daddy."

Choreographer and bubbly media personality Somizi Mhlongo wrote in the comment section:

"I’ve just realised that the step to the right-left movement is the original of the Uncle Waffles song."

Take a look at the gogo dancing in the TikTok video below:

3 Other stories about dancing gogos

• In another article, Briefly News reported that content creator Gogo Sgebengu hilariously participated in the Magumba challenge. She proved that age is no barrier to viral trends.
• A gogo's epic dance moves at a Spur birthday celebration amused many social media users, who also admired her lively spirit and infectious energy.
• A touching video showed an appreciative gogo dancing after receiving a brand-new R357 000 car. The heartwarming post highlighted the importance of cherishing our elders.

Source: Briefly News