Kevin Hart Vibes to Amapiano 'Uzizwa Kanjan' in Viral Beachfront Clip

• American comedian Kevin Hart set Mzansi social media alight after busting out Amapiano moves in a poolside video
• Hart, known affectionately to South African fans as 'Mpho Hart', was filmed doing shoulder rolls and footwork in a beachfront setting
• The clip drew a wave of reactions from South Africans who had plenty to say about his Amapiano rhythm

Hollywood heavyweight Kevin Hart has given Mzansi yet another reason to claim him as one of their own. The comedian went viral after a clip surfaced of him moving to the Amapiano track 'Uzizwa Kanjan,' sending South African social media into full celebration mode.

The video was shared on X by pop culture platform TheHypeChannel, captioned simply: ‘Kevin Hart vibing to 'Uzizwa Kanjan' song’. In the clip, Hart is dressed in an open white linen shirt, shorts, sunglasses, and sneakers, pulling off Amapiano shoulder rolls and footwork against what appears to be a breezy beachfront backdrop. The moves were smooth enough to raise a few eyebrows.

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Amapiano goes global, again

Hart's video is the latest in a growing string of international celebrities getting caught up in the Amapiano wave. Whether fans think he nailed it or not, the fact that a star of his stature is dancing to a South African track on a beach somewhere in the world says plenty about where the genre currently sits on the global stage.

Watch the X video below:

Mzansi's favourite American

Hart has long held a soft spot in South African hearts, having toured the country for his comedy shows and regularly showing love for local culture and nightlife. Fans here have gifted him the nickname 'Mpho Hart,' and judging by this clip, the title isn't going anywhere.

The X post drew a flood of responses from South Africans who were not holding back on their opinions.

SQ_Gunner kicked things off with a cheeky observation:

"Before I read the caption, I thought it was Cass."

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Rayvicani kept the energy light:

"This guy is lekker crazy; I like him a lot. 🤣🤣"

KingPin_Mathe was a bit more critical:

"He still can't dance."

LumkaAsande disagreed entirely:

"He is a good dancer."

TerryMathiza kept it short and sweet:

"uMpho bathing."

NMoafrika had a deeper read on the moment:

"Now he found direction, not this confused dance of Americans; you can tell he felt the roots. 😂😂 iSiko lakhe. 🚨"

Thabo_smol raised a fair counterpoint:

"When are we gonna get over this? Do they post our celebrities when they dance to American songs?"

Imphiwe9 brought the good vibes:

"When the man is feeling sexy and motivated. 🙌🙌🙌 A great day, week, month and year all-in-one feels."

Amapiano’s global impact

A South African woman travelling abroad showed people how popular South African culture is.

The lady posted a video of her Japanese friend who was enjoying a local music genre that has become popular abroad.

Source: Briefly News