Eben Etzebeth was spotted in Paris. Image via Twitter @Anele
Eben Etzebeth joins Springbok fans singing iGwijo in Paris [watch]
‘South Africans bring vibes’: Springbok’s Eben Etzebeth gladly welcomed Gwijo-singing rugby fans after he was spotted in Paris.
Eben Etzebeth was spotted in Paris. Image via Twitter @Anele
South Africa’s beloved radio presenter Anele Mdoda had social media buzzing after sharing an awesome post on X (the social media platform formally known as Twitter) – the 94.7 radio personality posted a video of Springbok’s Eben Etzebeth seen interacting with several South Africans singing a Gwinjo hymn in Paris as seen in her post on Thursday, 26 October.
EBEN ETZEBETH SPOTTED IN PARIS, WELCOMED BY SPRINGBOK FANS
The Springboks are playing against New Zealand in the final Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament on Saturday, 28 October in France. Springbok number four lock, Eben Etzebeth was recently spotted walking the streets of Paris with his stunning wife, Anlia. The lovely couple were spotted just a few steps away from the Eiffel Tower by a group of South Africans singing a Gwijo song.
iGwijo is “a practice of collective singing deeply embedded in South African Xhosa culture that takes the form of call and response (“I say something//You say something; I hear you//You hear me; We’re in dialogue together”),” Jeremy De Tolly reported.
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The acapella-style hymns are traditional songs sung by the amaXhosa tribe usually at weddings, funerals, initiations, and other sacred moments. The Springbok’s captain Siya Kolisi is popularly known for singing iGwijo as seen in several viral videos.
Etzebeth couldn’t help but join the crowd of rugby fans dressed in their Springbok green and gold jerseys as they showcased the South African spirit in the international country ahead of the final game. The rugby star then decided to make his fans thoroughly happy by capturing the moment by taking a few snaps with them.
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW…
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TAKE A LOOK AT SOME REACTIONS FROM SOUTH AFRICANS BELOW…
“I’m sure French people were traumatised by us since day 1 of RWC,” @PulaneMiss said.
“Mara [but] our country ena le [has] vibe straight ❤,” @Sasa_Dip86 wrote.
“Such a vibe! 💃💃💃💃💃💚🇿🇦,” @KhanyiNgobesi reacted.
“We can really be a beautiful people,” @tcroylecroix commented.
“South Africans bringing vibes🔥,” @ AkanimiltonM replied.
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