“I Am Proudly South African”: Musician Shows How Mzansi Vibes and Music Take Over Miami Party Scene

• South African musician Manqonqo shared a viral video from Miami showing party-goers dancing with South African flags to his famous hit song
• The video captured Americans and South Africans mingling together at a Miami party, all vibing to South African music
• His footage went viral with over 7,300 reactions and 178 comments, proving that South African music genres like Amapiano are making serious waves in American pop culture
• Briefly News spoke to dance expert Jayshri Rangasamy regarding what makes people from abroad enjoy SA music enough to dance to it

South African musician Manqonqo has shown the world just how far Mzansi vibes have travelled after sharing an incredible video from Miami that's got the country buzzing.

The Eyadini hitmaker, who's known for his triple platinum success and mixing genres like Gqom, Piano, and Maskandi, posted footage in early August on his Facebook page @ManqonqoOfficial that perfectly captured South African music taking over an American party scene.

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The video shows groups of people in Miami holding South African flags while dancing to his famous track Eyadini. Manqonqo can be heard proudly calling out that he's South African while panning the camera around the party, showing Americans and South Africans mingling together and having the time of their lives to his music.

The footage spoke volumes about how South African music has crossed borders. The video quickly gained traction, receiving over 7,300 reactions and 178 comments from people amazed to see local music making such an impact overseas.

Mzansi celebrates musician's Miami success

@Khaka Loic Mgayi gushed:

"That's your Voice out there bro👏🏽🫂❤️"

@Emmanuel Cool Kingster wrote:

"South Africans living and leading the best life in the world 😭❤️🔥"

@Aicar Masondwana joked:

"Disappointed with your dance moves, bathong... Have you forgotten where you come from, or you lost your rhythm 😭😭😭 Um, proud of Jacoo, he tried yazi👊"

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@Godfrey Balanganani laughed:

"Why hiding our Venda queen's dress😂😂"

@Tshegofatso Moat shared:

"I remember back in 2017, when I was in the USA in Colorado, whenever we entered, they would say 'South Africa is in the building'."

Why South African music is booming globally

According to experts at SAMRO, Amapiano music has firmly established itself in mainstream American pop culture, with mega artists like Chris Brown incorporating its elements into their music.

The genre achieved over 2 billion streams in 2022, with a 143% increase over the past year. American artists like T.I., Ciara, and Jason Derulo have all embraced South African music challenges and collaborations, showing how the unique blend of deep house, jazz, and lounge music has captured hearts globally and created a sense of unity across different cultures.

Speaking to Briefly News writer Nerissa Naidoo, dance Jayshri Rangasamy discussed what makes people from abroad enjoy SA music enough to dance to it despite it being very different to their local music. She stated:

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"People from abroad are drawn to South African music because of its infectious rhythms, vibrant energy, and emotional depth that transcend language and cultural barriers. Genres like Amapiano and Gqom blend traditional African sounds with global influences, creating a unique yet familiar vibe that invites dancing and celebration.

"The music’s strong connection to dance, storytelling, and community makes it universally appealing, while platforms like TikTok and Spotify help spread its reach, making it a global phenomenon," she explained.

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• A Johannesburg woman shared what happened when she tried to enjoy a night out as a young mum, but her evening took an unexpected turn that had thousands of mothers relating to her struggles.
• A man's spontaneous dance with a stranger turned into a proudly South African moment, but his girlfriend's video of his extroverted personality revealed something hilarious about his character.

Source: Briefly News