Before Politics, Mmusi Maimane Was a Kwaito Star – Old Video Surprises Fans

Who knew that before suits and speeches, South African politician Mmusi Maimane had a passion for kwaito? A throwback video of the BOSA leader from his music days has gone viral, leaving social media users shocked.

The clip, shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows a young Maimane performing on SABC 1’s early 2000s show *Crux*, dancing and rapping with a crew. The post, captioned *”Did you all know that Dr Maimane (Mjita wako kasi) was an aspiring kwaito star?”* quickly sparked reactions online.

Fans were amused by the unexpected glimpse into the politician’s past, with many joking about his stage presence and lyrical skills. While Maimane hasn’t publicly commented on the resurfaced video, the clip has added a fun twist to his public image—proving there’s more to politicians than just debates and policies.

The video serves as a lighthearted reminder that even leaders once had different dreams—and in Maimane’s case, those dreams involved beats, rhymes, and killer dance moves.