A South African Justin Bieber lookalike who speaks isiXhosa and Afrikaans has gone viral on TikTok. Ironically, the doppleganger – whose real name is James Sweetnam – also happens to be a singer.
JUSTIN BIEBER LOOKALIKE FINDS TIKTOK FAME
In recent days, musician James Sweetnam has been trending on TikTok for his uncanny resemblance to US star Justin Bieber.
From his physical features to his swag, the Greytown-born artist has Mzansi doing a double-take in every video posted on social media.
@jamessweetnam1 Replying to @nobody Show dates soon! #fyp ♬ original sound – James Sweetnam
After initially claiming: “I dont see it”, James has now fully embraced his likeness to the American hearthrob.
James has performed a few covers of Justin Bieber’s songs, spoofing the lyrics of Yukon’s “In the city” to “In die dorpie”
@jamessweetnam1 Replying to @Myzuzu #fyp #comedy ♬ original sound – James Sweetnam
WHO IS JAMES SWEETNAM?
Unlike Justin Bieber, who found fame as a child star, James Sweetnam discovered his love of music while studying at the University of Cape Town.
Honing his skills during the COVID-19 lockdown, writing, recording, and performing his own music.
According to James, who performs at gigs around the country, his music is influenced by different genres, including rock, funk, and R&B.
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