Adorable boy leaves SA in awe with 'I Feel Good' performance
Updated | By Breakfast with Martin Bester
The video of the little boy’s performance has garnered more than 12-million views and two-million likes.

If you need a little dose of positivity, you’re in luck. A recent video shared on TikTok of a little boy performing is sure to leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.
TikTokker Adele Koolen shared a video in which her son, Desmond Koolen, performed his adorable rendition of James Brown’s ‘I Feel Good’.
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“So proud of this boy! Performed infront of the whole jnr prep today,” wrote Koolen on her TikTok video.
Watch the video here:
@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
The video garnered international attention, with many TikTok users reacting positively to the video.
The video also reached American television host and actor Wayne Brady, who commented on the video.
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“He just made my whole day,” Brady commented on the video.
Desmond also reacted to his comment, promising more cute videos to come.
Watch here:
@actually_its_adele Replying to @Wayne Brady so happy I could make you feel good 🥰 #fyp #tiktoksouthafrica #thisismylife #momandboylife #kidperformer #adoptionjourney #waynebrady ♬ original sound - Adele Koolen
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