"It's Giving Mariah Carey": Mom’s Kitchen Headset Concert Leaves Family in Stitches

• A South African mom’s kitchen concert went viral, showing her belting out songs with headphones on
• The viral video resonated because it reminded people of relatable family moments filled with laughter
• Her carefree energy turned a normal day into viral content that entertained thousands of netizens online

South Africans laughed along as a TikTok showed a mom’s loud kitchen concert, proving family humour always connects.

Parents often create the funniest unplanned moments, and one South African mom proved it while turning her kitchen into a concert stage. A TikTok video posted on 6 September 2025 showed her belting out songs with headphones on, unaware of how loud she really was. Within two days, the video had over 21,000 likes and hundreds of comments from people who couldn’t stop laughing.

The clip posted by TikTok user @nellarasi captured not only her singing but also her children’s reactions, who were visibly cracking up. Many viewers said the scene was relatable, as everyone has witnessed a parent or relative having a private concert moment. It was this authenticity and humour that made the video resonate so widely.

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Family laughter creates viral gold

The heart of the clip wasn’t just the singing but the laughter it sparked. It showed how small, lighthearted moments can turn into lifelong memories. The mom’s carefree energy reminded viewers not to take life too seriously and to enjoy spontaneous fun. The daughter's caption also showed defeat, making the video even more funnier.

As the video spread, people commented that it brightened their day and reminded them of their own family experiences. It was proof that even the simplest moments of laughter are universal connectors that always bring people together.

Mzansi reacted to the video

NosipouH_Mnisi wrote:

"Play it ku2x, you will thank me later. 😂😂"

Gugulethu said:

"Even if you bring more dishes, she won't shout, I'm telling you. 🤞"

Kamo commented:

"She bought them at the Pep I advised her to askies was trying to make sales. 😭"

Magasela wrote:

"And the song that she's singing ngeye Joyous neh. 😂"

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Lesegoellen371 said:

"I like it for mama, and how she sings in peace. ✌️🤣"

gandaaa2 commented:

"Saw it at 2 am, I regret. 😂😂😂"

refilwekodisangci wrote:

"So are we gonna ignore the fact that mama o senya di pitse tsa Stainless steel ka Steel wool? 😭😭😭"

Phat_LaLa said:

"Lapho she’s singing one of my favourite songs, but I couldn’t recognise it in the beginning. 😭😂"

Boitumelo Malunga said:

"Please, she is just a girl having the time of her life. 🥹♥️"

Check out the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News