UKZN Graduate Does Zion Dance on Stage at Graduation Ceremony, TikTok Video Gets 1.1M Views

• One university student completed his varsity studies, and he put on an epic celebration at the UKZN graduation event
• The viral video of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) graduation ceremony entertained many people
• The fresh graduate showed netizens just how delighted he was, and UKZN spoke to Briefly News about letting graduates celebrate their way

A UKZN graduate went viral on graduation day after going on stage without shoes. The young man was pleased with his academic accomplishment, and UKAN gave him the platform to rejoice.

The man's spirited celebration received more than 100 000 likes on TikTok. There were thousands of comments from online users who were touched by his traditional dance.

Zion student gets his UKZN graduation moment

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A video from one of the UKZN graduation ceremonies went viral. In the clip, a barefoot graduate celebrated by breaking into a dance routine that included twirls and signature moves of the Zion religion.

Watch the clip below:

UKZN explains impact of unique graduation celebrations

Briefly News spoke to a UKZN representative who explained that they ensure students get to celebrate their way on graduation day: UKZN's Executive Director of Corporate Relations said:

"For many of our graduates, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds, these events symbolise a significant leap towards overcoming poverty. The University allows graduates to celebrate their achievement while ensuring that decorum of the event is maintained."

TikTok users entertained graduate's Zion dance

People congratulated the young man on his big academic achievement. Many were delighted to see his Zion dance routine. Speaking on the impact of UKZN graduates' celebration, the university told Briefly News:

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"Our UKZN graduation ceremonies reflect our diverse cultural backgrounds and have been embraced and celebrated by countless South Africans. The nationwide recognition and celebration of our graduation ceremonies are evident in the positive reactions and reviews we continually receive on various social media platforms."

Ahle118 said:

"Wait, he's even barefoot. Congratulations brother."

Ndumo gushed:

"Zion represented with RESPECT."

Asive_Magambu wrote:

"Goosebumps. One thing about UKZN graduation celebrations, top tier."

Gugu Dube added:

"One thing about UKZN graduations, they’ll let you have your moment. It’s just beautiful"

MXOLISI KHANYEZA joked:

"Is it possible to graduate first and study later because its too much."

UKZN graduates motivate Mzansi

People love to see others win in life, especially students. Netizens enjoyed seeing a video of a graduate whose doting dad was delighted for their graduation day.

"Why am I crying?": Dad's jubilant Zulu dance at graduation has viewers touched

Briefly News previously reported that an amusing video of a super excited dad celebrating his daughter’s graduation with traditional Zulu dances is rapidly gaining engagement.

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The video shows the father kneeling for his daughter on the red carpet at the 2023 University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) graduation ceremony.

He lies on the ground as if sleeping on his side, almost making another woman trip over him.

Source: Briefly News