Snoop Dogg reposted a proudly South African video that’s been melting hearts online.
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South Africans have the magic touch when it comes to going viral. From taxi dancers to grandmas dropping amapiano moves, Mzansi content knows how to warm hearts and break the internet at the same time.
And now we’ve done it again with a toddler, a paper crown, and a Spur birthday song.
In the latest feel-good moment to hit international timelines, Snoop Dogg shared a video clip of a South African toddler living her absolute best life at a Spur birthday bash.
Real name Calvin Broadus, the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper is known for his love of all things wholesome and vibey, and this time he couldn’t resist a dose of Mzansi magic.
Spur is practically a childhood landmark in South Africa. Whether it’s your first milkshake, a family Sunday lunch, or that birthday celebration, Spur is the place where kids become the centre of attention, whether they like it or not.
No birthday is complete without the entire staff forming a mini flash mob to sing loudly, enthusiastically, and sometimes off-key, while clapping like their salaries depend on it. And yes, there's always ice cream involved.
The star of the moment is little Thingolwenkosazana Mbatha - just two years old but already serving main character energy.
In the clip shared on his Instagram feed (to his nearly 85 million followers, mind you), Mbatha is seen soaking up the birthday spotlight like a seasoned pro.
While some kids normally hide behind their parents or pretend not to hear the birthday anthem, she took the moment and owned it, singing, dancing, and vibing like she was on the Spur World Tour.
The famous Spur birthday chant has seen its fair share of remixes.
From the iconic “You don’t know what you’ve been told, super girl is getting old!” to newer, more upbeat versions, Spur’s birthday song has reportedly been updated at least four times over the years – but one thing remains the same: they will sing for you, and you will smile (or hide under the table).
The rapper simply captioned the video: “Happiness.”
Once again, Mzansi proves that when it comes to spreading joy, we don’t miss a beat.