With the year ending, we reflect on musicians who took over TikTok for a certain duration with dance challenges.
It is safe to say that Amapiano took over this year on the app with different dance challenges each week. In some instances, it became hard to catch up, as there were many captivating challenges.
Here are the Top 10 dominating TikTok challenges in no particular order.
- Scotts Maphuma ft Young Stunna, Kabza De Small, Vigro Deep and DJ Maphorisa- Wishi Wishi
Scotts Maphuma, whose real name is Mpho Lebajoa, is one of the Amapiano musicians who dominated TikTok trends this year. With songs such as Wishi Wishi, Biri Marung, and Amazekethe and his effortless hip dance, he gained music popularity and had people try it.
@bless_morake yey wena mahn?? #SAMA28 #scottsmaphuma #dance #wishiwishi #amapiano #satiktok?? ♬ Wishi wishi – Mr sessions
2. S.N.E ft EeQue, TitoM and Yuppe- Tshwala Bam
Started with three guys doing their dance routine, TikTok users were quickly swept off their feet with the movement, and later gelled well with Tshwala Bam and became a worldwide dance challenge with the likes of Jason Derulo and Chris Brown taking part.
@bontle_ba_afrika Hayi ke zamile ??? #tshwalabami #tshwalabamichallange ♬ Tshwala Bam (feat. S.N.E, EeQue) – TitoM & Yuppe
3. Woodblock DJs ft Mvelost, Set Off and Somlolo- Skuta Baba
Resembling a traditional Zulu dance, the Skuta Baba dance challenge also took the socials by storm. With the song subsequently being remixed and added artists like Buzz Lee, Kane Keid, Kwesta, Cassper Nyovest and Tony Dayimane.
@just.mbaali_ @Thapii❤️?? @likho_ithemba #mbaali_ #fypシ゚viral #foryou #savibes ♬ original sound – ButterNutt WoodBlock
4. Zee Nxumalo- Thula Mabota
The 21-year-old Zee Nxumalo gained popularity with this song which later became a viral dance challenge on TikTok. This prolific artist who promises a brighter future in the music scene, is known for songs such as Ama Gear, Nguwe and Chengu Shesha.
@yfm Happy Friday!? Re ‘Thula Mabota’ with @zeenxumaloza and @cooper_pabi ?? #thulamabotachallenge #thulamabota #zeenxumalo #pabicooper #amapianochallenge #samusic #yfm #yfmradio ♬ original sound – YFM
5. Scotts Maphuma ft Sje Konka, Vocalist, DJ Maphorisa, Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego & CowBoii- Biri Marung
Scotts Maphuma once again is involved in the popularity of his effortless hip dance challenge, with some TikTok users citing that no one does it better than him.
@tracesouthernafrica Nobody does it better than @scottsmaphuma ??? #fyp #ScottsMaphuma #BiriMarung #wishiwishi #yashimoto #amapiano #yebolapho ♬ original sound – Trace Southern Africa
6. K Mat ft CowBoii, DjyGubziin & Ranger- MKK (Mkhukhu)
K Mat had the internet at a standstill with the introduction of the MKK dance challenge, with more people not wanting to miss the challenge.
@centtwinz There’s something about doing a dance challenge at the parking lot ???? #centtwinz #twins #dancechallenge #twinning #innocentandmillicent #umkhukhuchallenge ♬ MKK (feat. CowBoii, djygubzin.live & Ranger) – Kmat
7. Pabi Cooper- Pabi Jo
Pabi had the old and young hooked in this vibrant dance challenge, with some shouting Pabi Jo. The 23-year-old gained popularity in the music realm with songs such as Isphithiphithi, Banyana Ke Bafana and Waga Bietjie to name a few.
@partywithfikeamo Areyeeee Pabi Jo! A summer song ??? #PabiCooper #PabiJo #PartyWithFikeamo #MFest #Bacardi #Nkwari #PianoToTheWorld #fyp #viral #Spikareng @pabi_cooper ♬ PartyWithFikeamo – F I K E A M O ?
8. Tyler ICU ft DJ Maphorisa – Manzi Nte
It is no surprise that the legendary artists Tyler ICU and DJ Maphorisa made it to the list, the artists have recorded hits that had Mzansi dancing like there is no tomorrow.
@fragolagoo Manzi Nte Dance Challenge? #dancechallenge #djmaphorisa #capcut #amapiano #dance #manzinte #fragolagoo #fy #viral ♬ original sound – AMAPIANO VIBES
9. Bravo Le Roux- Tar Bravo
Hailing from Khayelitsha, Bravo Le Roux also made it to the list of musicians who owned TikToK challenges. Known for other songs such as Amaphupha Wam, Broken Promises and Impi.
10. DBN Gogo- Balimele
SA producer and DJ Mandisa Radebe better known as DBN Gogo also made it to the list of viral dance moves with her Balimele single.
@lorraine.sa Balimele?? @Tyler ICU #mzansitiktok #tiktokmzansi #tiktoker #amapianoisalifestyle #amapiano #yanos #amapianovibes #amapianovideossa ♬ original sound – DBNGOGO
