Period uncle: Cardi B reacts to Kenyan TikToker Khesir Johnson’s viral video
By Ascah Mwango, September 24, 2026American rapper Cardi B has reacted to a viral lip-sync video by Kenyan TikToker Khesir Johnson, sending his followers into excitement after the global star noticed his content.
Khesir, a popular content creator based in Kericho, caught Cardi B’s attention after sharing a high-energy video of himself lip-syncing to her song “Check Please.”
In the video, Khesir performs the song while standing in a lush banana plantation, a setting that added a distinctly Kenyan touch to the entertaining clip.
The video quickly attracted thousands of views on social media before Cardi B joined the conversation.
Cardi B reacts
Cardi B commented on Khesir’s video with two words: “Period uncle.”
The brief reaction delighted the Kenyan TikToker, who responded by thanking the Grammy-winning rapper for noticing his content.
Khesir wrote: “Ohh thank you so much our queen for such an appropriation I love your music and style God bless you girl.”
Cardi B’s comment has since added another layer of attention to Khesir’s already viral video, with the Kenyan creator celebrating the unexpected recognition from the American rapper.
The interaction also highlights how social media continues to connect African content creators with global music stars, with viral moments sometimes reaching audiences far beyond their original platforms.