The best of 'I Feel Good Kid' Desmond Koolen
Desmond Koolen took over the internet this year! Relive his journey on Breakfast with Martin Bester.
After going viral on TikTok for his performance of ‘I Feel Good’, Desmond Koolen joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to perform live in studio.
This interaction set off a series of events that made waves across South Africa.
Early in September, a TikTok video went viral of a little boy performing his adorable rendition of James Brown's 'I Feel Good'
TikTokker Adele Koolen shared a video in which her son Desmond Koolen performed 'I Feel Good' - and it reached American television host and actor Wayne Brady, who commented on the video, and actor Will Smith, who shared the video.
@actually_its_adele So proud of this boy! Performed infront of the whole jnr prep today #fyp #tiktoksouthafrica #thisismylife #momandboylife #kidperformer #adoptionjourney ♬ original sound - Adele Koolen
Koolen then joined the Breakfast with Martin Bester team after he went viral on TikTok to yet again perform 'I Feel Good' live at the Jacaranda FM studio.
Watch his performance here.
After he gave advice to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, the video received over 1 million views and has since become viral. One of his biggest dreams was to meet Kolisi and "pocket rocket" Cheslin Kolbe.
@jacabreakfast TikTok sensation Desmond Koolen has an important message for Siya Kolisi 🤭 @Adele Koolen #RWC2023 @Springboks.rugby #JacaBreakfast #Fyp #Radio #Rugby #Sport ♬ original sound - Breakfast with Martin Bester
In one of Breakfast with Martin Bester's newest features, the team asked #HowHardCanItBe to get Desmond Koolen to meet Springbok rugby players Siya Kolisi and Cheslin Kolbe.
Well, it happend!
@jacabreakfast #HowHardCanItBe to make dreams come true? Tune in to Breakfast with Martin Bester on 2 November 2023 to hear the full story of the moment young Desmond’s dream came true! 🥹 #IFeelGoodKid #JacaBreakfast #Fyp #Music #DreamsComeTrue ♬ original sound - Breakfast with Martin Bester
Oh, did we mention, Martin Bester also got the viral sensation to meet rugby legend Bakkies Botha.
@jacabreakfast The ‘Feel Good’ kid Desmond Koolen met rugby rugby legend Bakkies Botha on Breakfast with Martin Bester 😱 #JacaBreakfast #Fyp #Radio ♬ original sound - Breakfast with Martin Bester
If this was not enough, Jacaranda FM also invited Koolen to perform at this year's SPAR Carols by Candlelight.
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