“Give Him His Quantum”: Farmer Remixes Gqom Song and Dance To Market a Fashion Store, SA in Stitches

“Give Him His Quantum”: Farmer Remixes Gqom Song and Dance To Market a Fashion Store, SA in Stitches

  • A KZN man left social media users in stitches after proudly performing a Gqom song outside a store and mixing it with an advertisement
  • The hilarious clip was shared on the video streaming platform TikTok, attracting massive views and comments from an entertained public
  • Social media users were amused by the man's bold performance, with many celebrating the unique blend of culture and humour
The man was singing with dancers next to him, wearing his traditional Zulu attire
A KZN marketing guru captivated audiences with his Gqom performance. Image: @tim_boettiger1
Source: TikTok

A local marketing guru and farmer captured the hearts of social media users with a hilarious video of him performing a Gqom song with a unique twist.

The clip, shared by TikTok user @tim_boettiger1, received an outpouring of laughter and positive reactions from viewers.

The video shows the man performing a Gqom song outside a store. He is dressed in traditional Zulu attire, wearing an isibheshu, a Zulu traditional skirt made from animal skin, and an umqhele, an animal headband. His vibrant dance moves perfectly match the energetic Gqom beat.

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The man adds a surprising element to his performance: he cleverly remixes the song by calling people to come to the Power Fashion store for great fashion. This unexpected blend of traditional performance, modern Gqom music, and a store advertisement created a unique and entertaining spectacle.

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Others jokingly advised him to approach producers and start a music career
Social media users loved the man's content and asked for more similar videos. Image: LordHenriVoton
Source: Getty Images

SA reacts to the farmer's performance

The video garnered massive views, likes, and comments from viewers who were in stitches. Many comments expressed immense pride in South African culture and humour, with people saying they would never leave Mzansi because the people were just too funny. Some jokingly called for Donald Trump to come and see how people were living together nicely and embracing each other's cultures.

Others proudly declared that the man was representing the South Africa they wanted to live in, showcasing a positive image of cultural appreciation and joyful expression. The comments section was filled with a mix of laughter, cultural pride, and appreciation for the man's creativity.

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User @Dr DR€ said:

"I love this. Tops stuff man, live your life 🙌."

User @soentoe commented:

"😭 Whoever went to America will regret it big time 😂."

User @Mrs PamM added:

"Mniken I quantum yakhe (give him his quantum)."

User @sihle|ZALEBRATE🇿🇦 shared:

"Things that should be completely normal in Southa 😌🇿🇦."

User @aitlinTitus said:

"Someone show this video to Donald Trump, please, to show him the terrible things happening in SA”

User @soentoe asked:

"😭 Is he speaking Zulu or Xhosa? Also, if I know Xhosa, will it be easier for me to understand or speak isiZulu?

User @UncleYaz98 teased:

"He needs to link up with Mr Thela😂😭."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za