Eighteen-year-old Karabo Khakhu, widely known as Jelly Babie and a rising Bacardi star, has set social media ablaze after a video surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) showing her teaching young children provocative dance moves. The clip has sparked intense backlash, with many users deeming it highly inappropriate for young girls.
Outraged viewers were quick to voice their concerns. One user demanded, “What is this you are teaching our daughters? Stop it. Where’s the rest of the video?!” Another questioned, “I wonder what other women think, seeing another woman teaching their kids nonsense.”
Critics argue that such explicit dance instruction sets a negative example for impressionable children. However, some users defended Jelly Babie, pointing out that this is not a new phenomenon. They cited past celebrities who engaged in similar activities, such as the famous dance group Boom Shaka. Another highlighted Brenda Fassie, who danced with kids in one of her music videos.
This incident has reignited a long-standing debate about the influence of celebrities on young audiences and the appropriateness of certain dance styles. Supporters argue that dance is a form of cultural expression, while critics maintain that such moves are unsuitable for children.
What are we teaching the girl child? pic.twitter.com/kOEXq7MfSf
— Ashley (@Ashie_kid) May 15, 2024*Laughs in Boomshaka* https://t.co/u0hVeghKye
— Ms Party (@uMsParty) May 15, 2024No one complained when Brenda was teaching y’all “ismuntu folo konope” Please!! https://t.co/cBFUl5aOPl pic.twitter.com/JuYyCBTF5x
— Tomi Rikhotso (@TomiRikhotso) May 15, 2024
