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Johannes Radebe: Dancer, Author, and Advocate for Change

3/28/2026

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Johannes Radebe, a 38-year-old South African dancer, is a three-time South African Amateur Latin Champion and has won the Professional Latin Championships twice.
He joined Strictly Come Dancing UK in 2018.
He currently stars as Lola in Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum.
He published his memoir Jojo: Finally Home in 2023.
He wants to be remembered as someone who cared for others and stood up for his beliefs.

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Story summary

Johannes Radebe, a 38-year-old South African dancer, is a three-time South African Amateur Latin Champion and has won the Professional Latin Championships twice.
He joined Strictly Come Dancing UK in 2018.
He currently stars as Lola in Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum.
He published his memoir Jojo: Finally Home in 2023.
He wants to be remembered as someone who cared for others and stood up for his beliefs.