"This is Awesome!": SA Loves ChazArt's Painting of Food Critic Xolile Vesile
- South African portrait painter Chaz Williams unveiled a large oil portrait of comedian and food critic Xolile Vesile at his art studio
- The two South African creatives met in person, sharing a joyful moment when Vesile appeared from behind his own portrait
- Fans online were delighted to see two of Mzansi's most beloved cultural figures come together in the heartwarming video
PAY ATTENTION: Mark Briefly News as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!
Source: Instagram
South African fine artist Chaz Williams, known online as @iamchaz13, gifted viral food critic Xolile Vesile with a stunning oil portrait in a studio meeting that sent fans into a frenzy. Williams shared the video on 28 August 2026, and the clip quickly spread across social media.
The footage was shot inside what appears to be Williams' art studio. Williams opened the video by teasing his followers, holding up a large portrait and asking for their reaction before the full reveal.
What followed was pure joy. Vesile, best known for his hilarious food commentary videos, stepped out from behind the portrait to reveal that he was right there in the studio. The two men shared a warm handshake and broke into laughter, clearly delighted by the playful moment they had staged together.
"I am so excited, man," Vesile said in the clip. "When you enter my house, my place is gonna be like that high."
PAY ATTENTION: You can now search for all your favourite news and topics on Briefly News.
Two of Mzansi's finest finally meet
Williams is celebrated for his large, textured impasto portraits of South African cultural icons, having previously painted the Springboks and the late rapper AKA. Vesile, originally from Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape and now based in Cape Town, is a healthcare professional who rose to internet stardom in late 2021 with his isiXhosa food reactions. His catchphrases, including the iconic "Julliiiaaa, what are you cooking today?!" have made him one of Mzansi's most beloved content creators.
Williams captioned the post:
"I can officially say this fella is even more awesome in real life!! WHAT A TREAT!! Shoutout to his lovely lady as well!! DAY MADE!! #art"
Watch the studio reveal that had Mzansi smiling:
Mzansi loves the collaboration
Fans flooded the comments section on the Instagram page with excitement after the post went live:
@jimgatuna wrote:
"This is awesome! Two artists excelling in different fields 👏"
@stone_matias14 said:
"Indeed... We are all excited 😂👏"
@fay_khums added:
"We are thankful on his behalf 😂"
@artistbrettfield commented:
"Love it 😂"
@carla.za15 said:
"Loooove this!!!"
@hollywood_of_cape_town wrote:
"Absolutely love it 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻"
Source: Facebook
More on Xolile Vesile
- Briefly News recently reported that Xolile Vesile sparked a conversation among Western Cape parents after revealing that all 10 of his 2027 school choices had been rejected.
- Xolile Vesile had Mzansi in stitches during his first oyster tasting, with his honest reaction leaving social media users thoroughly entertained.
- Xolile Vesile called out a confusing Clicks toilet paper special, and South Africans quickly shared their own experiences with the pricing trick.
PAY ATTENTION: Stay informed and follow us on Google News!
Source: Briefly News
