‘Every kid deserves to smile’: Jason Derulo shows love for South African kids with kind gesture

American singer-songwriter Jason Derulo was recently out and about in the streets of South Africa. Picture: Instagram/jasonderulo

American singer-songwriter Jason Derulo was recently out and about in the streets of South Africa. Picture: Instagram/jasonderulo

Published Aug 1, 2024

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American singer-songwriter Jason Derulo was recently out and about in the streets of South Africa.

While in South Africa, the “Whatcha Say” hitmaker hit the streets of Cape Town, where he came across a group of school children playing with an empty coke bottle. Derulo then went to a local Crazy Store and bought balls for all the children.

The children can be seen excitedly accepting the balls from the musician as they interact and sing to him his song “From The Islands (Kompa Pasión)”. In his caption, Derulo wrote; “Every kid deserves to smile. I am, because you are 🥹 Africa I love you!”

Crazy Store employees who saw the American hitmaker inside the store, asked him for pictures, which he took with them.

Derulo’s heart-warming video received plenty of likes and views, with many commending him for showing kindness to the children.

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Top South African vocalist Lady Du commented; “Omg 😭😭😭 we love you bro, thank you for showing us love.”

The world-renowned R&B artist has been spending time in Africa, following his collaboration with Tanzania superstar Diamond Platnumz on the song “Komasava” which also features South African artists Chley (Siphesihle Nkosi) and Khalil Harrison.

Derulo has been showing a lot of support to South Africa’s music scene, participating in local dance challenges such as the “Tshwala Bam” dance challenge along with popular dancers, identical twin brothers Larry and Laurent Bourgeois known as the Les Twins.

Following the release of his 2024 album “Nu King” in February, Derulo has been on tour and has stops in Spain this August.

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