Mama Joy Chauke Celebrates Her French Lover’s Birthday With Cute Social Media Exchanges

Mama Joy Chauke Celebrates Her French Lover’s Birthday With Cute Social Media Exchanges

Jarryd Westerdale
December 21, 2023 at 6:07 AM
  • Mama Joy Chauke celebrated the birthday of 'Papa Joy' on December 20
  • The pair are said to have met in France during the 2023 Rugby World Cup
  • Chauke is now Royal AM's number-one fan thanks to her celebrity friendship

South Africa's new favourite couple are experiencing the 'joy' of summer romance.

Mama Joy Chauke and her new man, known simply as 'Papa Joy' enjoyed the birthday love showered on the Frenchman on December 20.

The national treasure found her new love while on flag-bearing duty supporting the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Mama Joy, Chauke, Papa Joy, France, Rugby, romance, birthday.
Mama Joy and South Africa wished her new man a happy birthday on December 20. Photos: mamajoychauke.
Source: Instagram

Mama Joy has attended multiple sporting events across the globe in the last 12 months, but it was the city of love that brought her Papa Joy.

Turning to social media to let the world know how she feels, Chauke said:

"Help me say Happy Birthday to the King of my Heart. The love you give my love is so beautiful. My Frenchy, I love you, South Africa loves you."

During the couple's courtship, Mama Joy would post translated versions of their English and French love notes.

The Frenchman has no social media presence, as mentioned by SoccerLaduma, and his real name has been unknown to the greater public.

His first taste of notoriety came on his birthday, thanks to the wave of support engineered by his African partner.

South Africans have responded warmly to Papa Joy and he posted his own thank you message, showing gratitude to his new fans in both English and Zulu.

The pair have been inseparable since arriving back in South Africa, with Briefly highlighting the movements of the award-winning superfan and her new love.

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Mama Joy promoting brand South Africa

Sports Brief recently reported on Mama Joy's jet-setting in the name of promoting South Africa.

Mama Joy Chauke has been an ever-present at South African events as the unofficial national mascot.

Recognisable in her traditional attire, she is always draped in the South African flag with a branded scarf.

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Jarryd Westerdale
Jarryd Westerdale (based in Johannesburg) joined Sports Brief after four years in the community journalism sphere. He is a two-time Alet Roux Award winner and was a finalist in multiple categories at the Forum of Community Journalism Excellence Awards.
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