Doja Cat was one of Coachella’s headliners and she took to the stage with a South African choir and many were delighted. The Woman hitmaker dazzled with her Coachella performance which has gone viral on TikTok and other platforms.
Doja Cat platforms Maskandi at Coachella
Doja Cat took to the Coachella main stage with a choir, The Joy when she performed Shutcho from her latest album Scarlet. Peeps applauded Doja for collaborating with The Joy to give Shutcho a Maskandi feel. Maskandi is Zulu folk music and The Joy seamlessly melded their voices to harmonise with Doja Cat.
The South African singers dazzled with amazing vocals and sang in isiZulu. Watch a few snippets below:
Doja Cat and The Joy applauded by SA
The videos of Doja Cat and the choir delighted many peeps. Netizens were buzzing that Doja Cat may have been giving a nod to her South African roots. According to The Citizen the rapper’s dad is a South African actor Dumisani Dlamini who played Crocodile in Sarafina. Check out fans’ comments:
“It’s the Joy on Doja Cat’s face for me, she looks so proud… Asbonge Ma Dlamini.”
“I love this but it’s dusting me how she sang “shut your goofy ass up” in the middle of their vocals.”
“‘Sekwanele!” “Shut your goofy ass up.'”
“Zandile wethu.”
“Zandile is thee realist Zulu girl.”
@JanMsunu was pleased:
“This is beautiful and good for Doja to touch base with her people”
Doja Cat dazzles in more Coachella moments
Doja spoiled fans by going through her discography and epic outfit changes. For Demons, she rocked an all blonde hair ensemble. Her outfit was all hair to compliment a long blonde wig and her dancers were dressed the same. Many thought it was Doja’s response since many have questioned her coily hair. Watch a video shared on TikTok below: