Rebecca Malope trends after dramatic stage roll wows fans at latest performance

SA gospel singer Rebecca Malope

Legendary gospel singer Rebecca Malope had South Africans buzzing over the weekend after a clip from her latest performance went viral on social media.

The multi-award-winning artist, widely known for her high-energy worship moments and signature dramatic stage roll, once again reminded fans why she remains one of the country’s most respected performers.

Footage from the event began circulating online on Monday, 22 December 2025, drawing widespread reactions from fans and critics alike.

In the video, Malope is seen delivering an intense performance before executing the stage roll that has become one of her trademarks over the years.

The moment quickly sparked conversations online, with many praising her commitment, passion and ability to still command the stage decades into her career.

Entertainment news platform MDN News shared the clip on X, where South Africans flooded the comments section with mixed reactions.

Many applauded her for giving her all during performances, something they say is lacking among some modern artists.

“This is how we wanna see our artists perform, instead of sleeping on stage. Thank you, Sis Rebecca, always over-performing,” one user wrote.

Another fan praised her consistency, commenting, “A real performer, that body goes through a lot.”

Not all reactions were positive, however. Some users revisited past controversies associated with the gospel star.

One commenter wrote, “I used to respect Rebecca until I saw her worshipping Bushiri. I always regarded her as the best ever gospel artist in SA, and the second best overall artist after Brenda Fassie.”

Others took a lighter approach, joking about the moment while still acknowledging her legacy.

“A Rebecca classic, they ain’t performing like this no more. Getrrrrrrdit sis Ribs,” one fan commented.

Rebecca Malope, who has previously received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Basadi Music Awards and recently made headlines with a cameo appearance on Genesis, continues to prove that age and experience have not dulled her stage presence.

Rebecca Malope performing live.. pic.twitter.com/bsGc7wKmWe

— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) December 22, 2025