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Bontle Modiselle becomes Guinness World Record holder

Choreographer and Media Personality Bontle Modiselle, together with her dance partners have become Guinness World Record holders. 

Their names have been added to the prestigious Guinness World Book Of Records. This recognition comes after Bontle choreographed the largest Amapiano dance – the Stumbo Stomp SA dance.

The star could not hold her excitement and immediately shared the news on her social media. She penned down a lengthy heartwarming Instagram post and thanked all those who have trusted and supported her craft. 

“We’re Official Guiness World Record Holders for: The Largest Amapiano Dance, Choreographed by yours truly, performed Synchronised at the same time. Achieved on @stumbosa Record Breakers. Wow! We did it @quintusjansen! Thank you so much for trusting me with this. A true honour! Shoutout to my bro @alfakat__ on the fire production of the music. Thank you to @tllhogi_m & @kananelo_n_ who were my amazing support – I’m blessed and happy to share moments with you two. To every dancer who came and showed up, thank you for making it all possible. It would have been nothing without you. This is an incredible moment for South African Dance History to be cherished forever!???❤️?God engineering,” she said. 

 

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It is truly Bontle’s winning season as the dancing star rubbed shoulders with Kelly Rowland in her dance studio earlier this year.

Kelly Rowland danced to Amapiano song ‘Teka’ by JazziQ in Bontle Modiselle’s studio during her brief vacation in South Africa.

 

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Friends and supporters flooded her comment section with love and congratulatory messages for becoming a Guinness World Record holder. 

“Congratulations! We are very proud of you! Thank you all for sharing your talents with us on Stumbo Record Breakers,” Stambo SA commented.

“Congratulations sister Bontle,” Thabang added.

 

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