"Best Malume": SA Taxi Driver's Justin Bieber Singalong Gets Ruined by a Phone Call in Viral TikTok

• A taxi driver was thoroughly enjoying Justin Bieber's Baby while his passengers vibed along with him
• A passenger received a phone call mid-song, cutting the moment short and visibly annoying the driver
• South Africans online could not get enough of the wholesome taxi energy captured in the clip

A South African taxi driver became an unexpected internet star after a video of him singing along to Justin Bieber went viral on TikTok on 18 August 2026. The clip, posted by TikTok user @lululukhanyoo, showed the driver fully in his element, belting out Bieber's classic hit Baby with his passengers while cruising along.

The good mood was short-lived. Someone's phone rang, cutting straight through the music, and the driver's frustration was written all over his face. He slammed the steering wheel in playful irritation, making it clear that whoever was on that call had picked the wrong moment. The caption said it all:

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"When someone decides to call your transport driver while you guys are listening to music lmaoo."

What made the video by @lululukhanyoo click with so many people was how genuinely joyful the driver seemed before the interruption. There was no performance for the camera. He was simply a man having the time of his life, and his passengers were right there with him. Watch the moment the phone call ended the vibe:

Mzansi reacts to taxi moment

South Africans flooded the comments section on @lululukhanyoo's TikTok with love for the driver:

@atli wrote:

"It's nice here🤣"

@Kurhula George said:

"Jealous people calling the driver 😭"

@Prayer_Goddess shared:

"I love transport drivers like this, you'll remember them for the rest of your life because they are a dose of happiness 🤞🏽♥️. Never a dull moment with them 🤣"

@....DEE added:

"And then you all listen to the conversation 🤣"

@♡Pamini♡ said:

"I don't know where they're going but can they fetch me?"

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@siphamandla_msibi32 joked:

"Nimenzani untshebe mara. What have you done to the bearded one😭"

@Yakhani "Yaya" Potelwa concluded:

"I just know that he's the best Malume (uncle) in the area."

Other Briefly News stories about taxi

• A white minibus taxi driver captivated South Africa with a viral Instagram video showcasing his enthusiasm and flair for the iconic taxi culture.
• Content creator musa.thecreator at a taxi rank in Springs, where a man's humorous response highlighted the cultural nuances of language use in South African taxi environments.
• A TikTok video that showcased card payments being accepted at a minibus taxi rank in South Africa, stirring a mix of excitement and concerns among commuters.

Source: Briefly News