Uncle Vinny’s 19th birthday celebration was the biggest thing happening in Johannesburg this past weekend.
“Children see magic because they look for it.”
Happy Day to this game changer #unclevinny pic.twitter.com/GCLTZLatg6
— MaXhosa AFRICA™ (@MaXhosaAfrica) April 25, 2021
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The MC, actor, presenter and event curator completely shut down Braamfontein, filling up the streets, making it the biggest party since lockdown restrictions were lifted.
Vinny’s birthday celebration pic.twitter.com/BmrqZsSXQZ
— ? Shenge (@Shenge_F) April 24, 2021
It’s a mess at Vinny’s birthday celebration pic.twitter.com/kJm3RiIjSL
— ? Shenge (@Shenge_F) April 24, 2021
? Gut damn! Vinny ke Superstar! Word to Focalisto! https://t.co/RcE3ObcHDS
— Sizwe Dhlomo (@SizweDhlomo) April 24, 2021
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On Saturday, police were reportedly called to shut down the party and there are videos circulating on social media of a stand-off between the crowd and security personnel at the venue.
Vinny day looking like a movie ?? #VinnyDay. @VinnyMalume pic.twitter.com/StThhSkFmh
— KreativeKornerr (@kreativeKornerr) April 24, 2021
As Riky Rick’s protege, Uncle Vinny has been featured in numerous Major League DJz balcony mix videos and became a crowd favourite for his unique dance moves and after a video of his was trending on social media.
Kill them my boy @VinnyMalume. Danko is thank you ????? pic.twitter.com/HibO895EUX
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) April 13, 2021
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He recently had a special birthday message from EFF leader Julius Malema, who encouraged him not to do drugs and abuse alcohol.
Happy Birthday Son @VinnyMalume; remain a focused young man. Don’t do drugs and abuse of alcohol; never allow your circumstances to obliterate your bright future. Let them talk, kill them with perfect dance moves. Enjoy Papa???? pic.twitter.com/4keZenhMV7
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) April 21, 2021
Looking at the scenes from this weekend we can all agree that we are going to be hearing more about Uncle Vinny, who could possibly be the crowd puller in the country.