“That Video Won Our Hearts”: Grandson’s Viral Video Entertaining His Gogo Makes It Onto TV, SA Moved
- A local young man and his grandmother have become national sensations after their heartwarming home video was featured on a major breakfast show
- The clip appeared on TikTok, showing a talented grandson entertaining his gogo with a hilarious impression of a radio presenter
- Social media users were deeply moved by the bond between the pair and called for the talented young man to be given a professional radio slot
- Briefly News spoke with Kenny about the heartwarming radio broadcast he created for his grandmother and how it went
Source: TikTok
A nostalgic family moment transitioned from social media to national television, capturing the hearts of many viewers.
The video was posted on TikTok by @realkennymcvital on January 20 2026, where it gained massive views along with significant engagement from an inspired online community.
Kenny and gogo’s video was featured by SABC news presenters Leanne Manas and Sakina Kamwendo on the breakfast show, Morning Live, on SABC 2. The presenters shared a light-hearted moment, which showed Kenny entertaining his grandmother at their home. They were listening to an instrumental jazz track popularly played on Lesedi FM when the young man began interjecting over the music in the exact style of a professional radio hosts. His performance sent his gogo rolling on the floor with laughter.
Kenny mimics Lesedi FM presenters to entertain gogo
The two TV presenters noted how priceless the moment was before ending their slot. Gogo was amazed to see herself on television and showed her amusement as TikTok user @realkennymcvital asked her about being in the news. The grandmother's reaction to her own television debut added another layer of sweetness to the viral story.
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Source: TikTok
Kenny Reflects on His Special Bond With Gogo
Following the massive response from South Africans moved by their story, the Briefly News team reached out to Kenny to get a behind-the-scenes look at the moment their private family fun became a national sensation.
We asked the young man what first gave him the idea to start doing the radio broadcast for gogo. He said:
"I always entertain my Gogo without cameras, so on that day I just decided to take my device and shoot that memory, that's just it."
The team noted that the relationship with Gogo had moved so many people across the country and asked how it felt to know that their private moments of fun had become such a big inspiration to South Africa. Kenny responded:
"I can only be grateful, I never thought it would actually happen this way. I'm just glad it touched people positively because that's how I want to be remembered, especially now that I'm a musician and have always done music from way back."
SA loves the gogo of the nation and her talented grandson
The clip gained 602K views, 80K likes, and over 1.4K comments from an online community that reacted with overwhelming love for the duo. Many viewers highlighted Kenny's talent and noted that he deserved a slot on the Bloemfontein-based radio station. Some called the grandmother the gogo of the nation and pointed out how her face lights up whenever she looks at her grandson. Others mentioned that the bond between them is a beautiful example of family love and respect. There were some who noted that the imitation was so accurate it brought back nostalgic memories of listening to the radio with their own elders.
User @Tlakzi shared:
"Guys, let's vote for Kenny to work at Lesedi FM, please. He is talented, please. Lesedi FM, what do you think of Kenny?
User @mapule
"He really deserves a slot at Lesedi FM🤞😂."
User @Thabo Tbos
"That video won our hearts 🙏."
User @MC Megacy
"No amount of money could buy that moment🥺❤️."
User @Sonwabo Madikiza shared:
"You’re too cool, bro❤️."
User @BetYouDidnt said:
"Magogo loves you so much. Whenever you look at her, she just smiles🥰."
Watch the TikTok video below:
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