WATCH: Desmond Koolen steals the show at SPAR Carols by Candlelight
The 2023 SPAR Carols by Candlelight presented by Jacaranda FM saw some of the biggest names in the South African music scene come together. This also included Jacaranda FM's 'feel-good kid', Desmond Koolen.
Desmond Koolen, also known as the 'I Feel Good' kid, took South Africa and the world by storm with his viral performance of 'I Feel Good'.
TikTokker Adele Koolen shared a video of her son, Desmond Koolen, performing his adorable rendition of James Brown song.
WATCH: Adorable TikTok sensation performs on Breakfast with Martin Bester
The video quickly gained a lot of traction, and Hollywood actor Will Smith even reshared it.
Koolen first visited Jacaranda FM when he joined the Breakfast with Martin Bester team to perform 'I Feel Good' at the Jacaranda FM studio.
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Following that performance came an entire journey with little Desmond Koolen, ultimately leading little Desi's biggest dream coming true – meeting the Springboks.
LOOK: Desmond Koolen's dream comes true: Relive his journey
The internet sensation crept his way into the hearts of millions of people, and when it was time for Jacaranda FM's SPAR Carols by Candlelight, Jacaranda FM knew we needed Desi on our stage.
On Wednesday, 6 December, Desmond Koolen made it onto the SPAR Carols by Candlelight stage, where he once again performed 'I Feel Good' and left Jacaranda FM and all our listeners feeling good and feeling the festive spirit.
Watch his performance here:
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