More albums followed, including the 2010 compilation Grootste Treffers, 2011's Kaalvoet, and 2014's Als Wat Ek Het. Included on the album was the satirical dance track 'Leeuloop,' which went viral and becoming a huge hit for Wessels. In 2006, he released debut album, Halley se Komeet. Along the way he also began pursuing a music career. More roles followed, including 2007 spin-off film Poena is Konig and 2011's 'n Saak van Geloof. Graduating in 2002, he embarked on his professional acting career, starring as Poena Pieterse in the television series Gauteng-alêng-alêng’. Wessels has continued to build upon his success with albums like 2009's Afrika Sonsak, 2014's Als Wat Ek Het, and 2019's Staan Saam.īorn in Kroonstad, South Africa in 1980, Wessels attended Hoërskool Strand high school and later studied drama at the Tshwane University of Technology. He initially broke through with his viral hit 'Leeuloop' off his 2006 album, Halley se Komeet.
A multi-faceted South African singer and actor, Robbie Wessels is known for his catchy, comedic songs.
