Tokki Jones, also known as Tokkie, is Yolandi Visser’s adopted son. Yolandi, a member of the musical group Die Antwoord, adopted Tokki along with her partner at the time, Watkin Tudor Jones Jr., in 2010. Tokki’s grandfather is Ben du Toit. Here are some key details about Tokki, Yolandi, and their family:
Adoption and Background: Tokki was adopted by Yolandi Visser and her partner, Watkin Tudor Jones Jr., also known as Ninja, in 2010. At the time of his adoption, Tokki was nine years old. He came from a challenging background, growing up in a rough area in Johannesburg, South Africa. His family was impoverished, and Yolandi decided to take care of him initially on weekends and later full-time.
Other Adopted Siblings: In addition to adopting Tokki, Yolandi also adopted two other children. She adopted a girl named Meisie in the same year as Tokki, 2010. She also adopted another child named Jemile in 2015. Together, they form a diverse and loving family.
About Yolandi Visser: Yolandi Visser, born Anri du Toit, is a South African musician, singer, songwriter, and member of the music group Die Antwoord. She has a unique and sometimes controversial persona that contributes to the group’s style. Yolandi herself had a challenging upbringing and felt like an outsider growing up. She attended a boarding school where her creativity and imagination flourished.
Tokki’s Experiences: Yolandi created a music video that sheds light on Tokki’s experiences with bullying. The video portrays Tokki being bullied by another person, depicting a scenario where he is awakened in the middle of the night and physically attacked. Yolandi mentioned in interviews that this video is based on real-life events that Tokki went through. The video aims to highlight the serious issue of bullying and its emotional and physical impact.
Yolandi and her family’s openness about their experiences, challenges, and advocacy against bullying contribute to raising awareness about important social issues.
