Eighteen-year-old Karabo Khakhu, also known as Jelly Babie and rising Bacardi star, caused a stir on social media when a video emerged on X (formerly Twitter) of her teaching young children provocative dance moves.
The footage sparked backlash, with many condemning it as inappropriate for young girls.
The incident prompted strong reactions from viewers, with critics expressing concerns about the negative impact of such explicit dance instruction on impressionable children.
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.”
However, defenders of Jelly Babie pointed to past celebrities like Boom Shaka and Brenda Fassie, who also danced with kids in their performances.
This controversy has reopened the debate on the influence of celebrities on young audiences and the appropriateness of certain dance styles.
Supporters argue that dance is a cultural form of expression, while critics raise questions about age-appropriate content..
No 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
