JOJO – FINALLY HOME | Johannes Radebe | Hodder & Stoughton | 9781399722728 | R415
n 2021, Johannes Radebe became the first male dancer to perform in heels in Strictly Come Dancing history. Wearing black patent leather boots, Johannes danced with a red Posefan to a rendition of Blondie’s Rapture. That year, Johannes was also part of the second same-sex pair on the show, dancing with Great British Bake-Off winner, John Whaite and though the response from the UK public was overwhelmingly positive, Johannes still faced abuse that highlighted the continuing fight against homophobia and racism. For Johannes this instantly iconic dance was about more than just a tribute to voguing: it was his coming out. After that performance, Johannes flew home to South Africa to see his mum and
