In a heartwarming moment backstage at the Late Night with Seth Meyers show back in 2020, Doja Cat shared a surprising revelation with none other than Whoopi Goldberg:
“Her father, Dumisani Dlamini, starred alongside Goldberg in the iconic 1992 film “Sarafina!”
Despite never having met him, Doja Cat couldn’t contain her excitement as she fangirled over the connection between the legendary actress and her elusive father.
Doja Cat, born to a Jewish-American artist mother and a South African actor father, expressed her astonishment to Goldberg, saying:
“I’m just thinking about my dad ’cause he was in Sarafina! so seeing you and meeting you is like the craziest thing.”
Goldberg, equally surprised, inquired about her father, instantly recognizing his name and showering him with praise.
While the encounter provided a touching moment between the two women, it also shed light on the absence of a formal relationship between Doja Cat and her father.
“I didn’t get to meet him but you did,” joked Doja Cat, prompting Goldberg to fondly describe Dumisani Dlamini as “a good man, really a good man.”
However, amidst the excitement, some of Doja Cat’s fans have expressed confusion and concern over the apparent absence of her father in her life despite his pride in her success.
The unexpected connection between Doja Cat and Whoopi Goldberg serves as a reminder of the profound impact of art and film, transcending generations and bringing individuals together in unexpected ways.
