"Retired Slayqueen": SA Reacts as Funeral Tribute Turns Hilarious, Leaving Mourners in Stitches
- A funeral service took an unexpected turn when a woman's moving tribute to the departed turned into a hilarious incident, causing the mourners to giggle uncontrollably
- The video of the performance, shared on Instagram, sparked debate online. Some praised the woman for bringing joy to a sad occasion, while others found it inappropriate for a funeral
- The incident highlights the unpredictability of grief and how people cope with loss in different ways, showcasing the complexity of human emotions during sombre occasions like funerals
In an unexpected twist, a performance meant to honour the deceased left mourners in stitches.
Source: Instagram
The moment, captured on video and shared by sa_daily23 on Instagram, has since circulated online, sparking both amusement and debate.
In the clip, a woman can be seen standing before the gathering, dressed in black pants, a black T-shirt, oversized shades, a brown jacket, and slippers. Her hair appeared untidy, but it was her heartfelt yet unusual delivery that caught everyone’s attention.
As she began to sing for her loved one, her voice took on an offbeat, almost comical tone. Adding to the scene, she punctuated the song with animated facial expressions and exaggerated gestures that some mourners found difficult to take seriously. What was intended as a solemn tribute quickly transformed into a lighthearted moment, with laughter rippling through the crowd.
While funerals are traditionally sombre occasions, this performance highlighted the unpredictability of grief and the ways people cope with loss. For some, the woman’s display was a touching, if unconventional, expression of love and farewell. For others, it was simply too comical to ignore.
Social media users shared mixed reactions after the video surfaced since it was published on 15 September 2025. Some praised the woman for bringing joy into a sad space, while others felt it was inappropriate for such a serious occasion.
Though unplanned, the moment offered mourners a brief respite from sorrow, reminding many that funerals are just as much about celebrating life as they are about mourning death.
Mzansi is amused by the grieving woman's tribute
South Africans were entertained by the lady's tribute to her loved one at the funeral as they took to the comments section to crack jokes and express their opinions.
Diva_issa_lelo said:
"It depends on whose funeral it is as well! If it's someone very close, I wouldn't be able to laugh at all."
Justluvoo added:
"They would’ve kicked me out of there."
Miss Njotini wrote:
"I am not mature enough."
Nunuzempisi expressed:
"What a beautiful sendoff."
Long_z34 stated:
"It's the hair... If it were done she wouldn't look so bad."
Khomotso_boale was amused:
"Mina, I am laughing shame I know I'm not supposed to."
Siyabonga_jones commented:
"A retired slayqueen."
Source: Instagram
Other Briefly News stories about funerals
- A man went viral on TikTok after he shared an unfiltered funeral review, and he was brutally honest.
- South Africans were amazed to see a funeral where they played an amapiano hit for the procession.
- Church congregants went viral for the way they handled a coffin while carrying it for a burial.
- People were stumped by a woman who made quite the entrance at a funeral in a TikTok video.
Source: Briefly News
