“He Once Lived Before”: SA Reacts to Zuluboy Referring to Himself As ‘An Old Big Boy’

“He Once Lived Before”: SA Reacts to Zuluboy Referring to Himself As ‘An Old Big Boy’

  • A four-year-old toddler, affectionately known as Zuluboy, confidently referred to himself as 'an old big boy' while engaging in a playful debate with his mom
  • The adorable clip, shared on Facebook, quickly went viral, receiving massive views and comments from an amused and impressed online community
  • Social Media users were charmed by his intelligence and quick wit, with many agreeing with his self-proclaimed status and praising his multitasking abilities
He also explained that every grown-up has a kid, the same way his mother has him
Eastern Cape toddler, Zuluboy, explained to his mom that he was not like other kids, calling himself an old big boy. Image: Lujabe Siphe
Source: Facebook

A charming video of a four-year-old toddler, Zuluboy, confidently asserting his status as 'an old big boy' captured the hearts of social media users.

The adorable clip, shared on Facebook by Lujabe Siphe, went viral, garnering massive views and comments from an audience.

The video opens with Zuluboy playing on his tablet at home, when his mom shared that other parents were asking why he refers to other little ones as kids. The smart boy politely asked what the problem was with that.

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The 'old big boy' debate

His mom then explains that other parents are curious to know if he considers himself a kid or not. Without missing a beat, Zuluboy responds by asking why they want to know such a thing, before proudly referring to himself as 'an old big boy.'

He then explains his unique logic to his mom: every grown-up has a child of their own, and he is her child, just like other kids have their own parents. His reasoning is delivered with an impressive level of confidence and articulation for his age, making the conversation both humorous and insightful.

Others were shocked that he was able to respond so well to his mother while focusing on his tablet
The boy's video had social media users in stitches, and they agreed that he was not just a kid. Image: Lujabe Siphe
Source: Facebook

SA adores the 'old big boy'

The clip went viral, gaining massive views, likes, and numerous comments. Many viewers agreed that he was indeed 'an old big boy,' with some humorously commenting that they were convinced after seeing him multitask so well, answering questions while focusing on his tablet.

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Some noted that his facial expressions were everything, proclaiming they would never be bored around him. Others noted how intelligent he was, and thanked the mom for adding subtitles for those who do not understand isiXhosa.

User @Julie Moss Donkin said:

"He is so adorable, that face, I would just kiss him. Bless his heart, always."

User @Ipelegeng Majakgomo shared:

"So well explained. He said; Tell your kids, he didn’t say tell kids, meaning he’s only referring to parents with kids."

User @Siyabulela Welish commented:

"He is very clever. He is answering the question very smartly, while concentrating on his game. He is such a phenomenal kid."

User @Bongiwe Mlatha joked:

"He once lived before, ngelaa xesha lo (during the times of Jan Van Reebieck). Soze kaloku (there's no way)."

User @Vincenzina Molezzi Abela said:

"I love his mannerisms & the way he reasons with his mommy."

User @Ronique Mapoe teased:

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"But his facial expressions, man. This is not a kid, he is the minister of the kids."

Watch the Facebook video below:

3 Briefly News articles about Zuluboy

  • A local toddler expressed his dislike for broccoli while having his dinner, adding that the vegetable was not for kids, but for teachers and moms.
  • A boy named Zuluboy claimed that dinosaurs took the peanut butter from the kitchen to the lounge after it was seen on his fingers, and social media users jokingly said they believed him.
  • A toddler expressed concerns over his mother's slim figure, asking why she doesn't eat and become a big girl like his granny.

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

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