“You Found Your Wife”: Afrikaans Singer Dodo Nyoka’s Duet With Dutch Artist Gives People Goosebumps

• Afrikaans singer Dodo Nyoka shared a video of himself singing with a Dutch musician named Jet van der Steen
• The two sang one of Jet's songs, where she sang in Dutch, while the talented Dodo sang in Afrikaans
• The duet excited local social media users, who shared how much they enjoyed the online performance

Doda Nyoka, a local Afrikaans singer, wowed South Africans with his voice when he sang a song with Dutch artist Jet van der Steen. People online couldn't stop raving about the young man's talent.

On 19 August, 2025, Dodo uploaded a video on Facebook showing himself and Jet singing her song Twee April. While Jet sang the original track in Dutch, Dodo sang in Afrikaans.

The two are set to tour South Africa this year, kicking it off in Johannesburg and ending in Durban.

Dodo asked in his post:

"Do you have tickets for our tour yet?"

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Who is Doda Nyoka?

Dodo Nyoka is an Afrikaans singer with roots in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Growing up in the Eastern Cape, the talented singer was fostered by an Afrikaans family and overcame a childhood speech stutter through singing.

Since his rise to fame, Dodo has released many hits, including Country Girl van Bloem and Janneman, which he dropped this year.

According to an Instagram post on 28 March, 2025, Dodo revealed that Janneman was a gift for his father, who he saw as an inspiration.

He wrote in the caption:

"If I could be half the man you are, man, that would be something."

South Africans love Doda Nyoka's duet

Local social media users and fans of Dodo took to the post's comment section to express their admiration for what they had heard.

Thabsile Sibongile Susan Nchako said to the artist:

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"Wow, this is a duet of diamonds. It's excellent. Your voices are breathtaking. I have no idea what she's saying, I just know music is not a language but a harmony of spirit. Very cute, you two."

Diederick Jordaan shared their opinion in the comments:

"I like it a lot, it definitely works, the Afrikaans and Dutch singing together concept. She has an amazing voice, takes weird notes with her voice. You both are so good."

Leonard Mapuranga stated to the duo:

"Whatever you guys are saying, I want it."

Samuel Mokwena loved the performance and remarked:

"Excellent. They are like a match made in heaven."

Althea Bantom, who liked the two together, added in the comment section:

"Dodo, you found your wife."

Chriszelda Kemp wrote under the post:

"Wow, this is just what I needed after a difficult night. This is beautiful."

Eugene Kamogelo Chilly Aphane told Dodo and the public:

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"I wish for a South Africa where we live like this, love like this, and care like this. No hate, no racism, only love and prosperity. Dodo, when is your next concert? Lol, my Afrikaans will be alright one day."

Take a look at the Facebook reel here.

3 Other stories about singing in Afrikaans

• In another article, Briefly News reported that a local man sang a popular Afrikaans folk song and received feedback from 'Simon Cowell,' a well-known British media personality.
• Young internet personality Desmond Koolen, South Africa's 'I Feel Good Kid,' sang an Afrikaans song by an artist called Fatman. People suggested that his parents help develop his talent.
• A video of a group of excited learners singing Del La Rey gained much traction on TikTok. Despite the song's controversial background, South Africans shared their enjoyment of the clip.

Source: Briefly News