“There’s Life After Church”: Pastor Breaks Out of Character To Dance to Amapiano Hit, SA Entertained
- A church pastor was filmed dancing to a popular Amapiano hit as he was leaving the church, showcasing his bubbly and fun-loving personality
- The energetic clip was shared on the video streaming platform TikTok, and it went viral, sparking joy and laughter online
- Social media users were entertained, with many saying they needed more lighthearted church moments and wishing to attend a service at his church
- Briefly News spoke with deacon Ditsego Morupe of the Methodist Church, who shared his perspective on the dancing pastors video
Source: TikTok
A local church pastor left social media users completely entertained after sharing a video of himself dancing to an Amapiano hit song.
The clip, shared by TikTok user @rampulane0, was met with a wave of amusement and admiration from viewers who said they'd visit his church.
The video starts with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (ELCSA) pastor dancing to the hit song "Dlala Ka Yona" by DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy & Enny Man Da Guitar ft. Focalistic as he was leaving the church.
The pastor, who looked like he was still keen to stay and enjoy himself, headed towards the door with other congregants heading the same way.
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The church plays an Amapiano jam
Feeling the popular jam, two men walking beside him said something which made him laugh while still dancing. Just before he stepped out of the door, he did a one-legged move that included a few jumps, letting his bubbly personality shine.
Source: TikTok
Joy, worship, and relatability
The Briefly News team spoke with Deacon Ditsego Morupe about the video of the lively pastor. We asked the man of God if he thinks Amapiano has a place in the spirit of praise after a service. He shared:
"I do! Music is a wonderful gift from God. If the rhythm and beat bring out joy and celebration in the hearts of the congregation, then it has a place. It's simply a modern vessel for expressing praise."
Many commenters said the pastor's church seems more relatable. We asked the deacon if he thinks churches are struggling to connect with the younger generation. He responded:
"I think all churches face that challenge. We must adapt and show that faith is a source of joy and life, not boredom. The same way we have normalised using our gadgets to access our Bibles during services, is the same way we need to be open-minded to all the changes, as long as we continue praising God. This pastor reminds us that churches should be a place of welcoming and relatable spiritual community."
When asked how important the lighthearted moments, such as the bubbly pastor's dancing scene in church, are, the dacon said:
"They are crucial. It reminds everyone that pastors and preachers are human beings too. When we show our human side and genuine joy, it makes the message of faith more accessible and real to the congregation."
Mzansi adores the lively pastor
The video garnered 718K views, 48K likes, and 1.1K comments from social media users who were entertained by the man of God. Many said they needed more lighthearted church moments like those to show that pastors are also normal human beings.
Some said if churches were more relatable, like the pastor's ELCSA, they would attend, blaming their non-attendance on boredom. Others asked for the location of the church, calling the pastor a vibe and saying they wouldn't miss a service.
User @VTK commented:
"Those who see no shame, just a person who is happy and still preaching God's word, let’s gather here for the Bishop❤️."
User @user2363239113948 said:
"Kune mpilo (there's life) after church."
User @Nokonwaba Zulu added:
"The pastor's a retired groovist😂, ngaze ngahleka (I burst out in laughter)😂."
User @tauza shared:
"One thing I love about ELCSA pastors is that they don’t deprive themselves of a nice time😭. We once bumped into our pastor at the groove, and we started drinking together. The following day, we were there at church praising the Lord🤣❤."
User @Lebzmac_haba commented:
"People end up leaving church because they make it look boring. He is a vibe indeed."
User @Jana said:
"My kind of Man of God. Let's dance and worship in the house of God with joy 😂."
Watch the TikTok video below:
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Source: Briefly News
