"Habibi, Come to Mzansi": Moroccan Sings Along to Amapiano Song Word for Word

• A short video highlighted how South African music continues to make waves and travel across the globe.
• Viewers connected with the pride of seeing homegrown culture embraced abroad, celebrating moments when local talent gets international recognition
• The moment reflected amapiano’s growing global influence, proving that this genre is no longer just a local phenomenon but part of a worldwide movement

Sometimes a song travels further than expected, crossing borders, cultures, and languages, and reminding us that the rhythm of home can resonate anywhere in the world.

A Moroccan woman impressed South Africans after singing along to a local amapiano hit word for word. The video was posted by @rimrh00 on 13 December 2025 and showed her confidently singing Vurvai by Daliwonga. It is unclear where the video was shot; however, it captured her enjoying the song without hesitation. By posting the video, she showed familiarity with South African music, surprising many viewers who did not expect such fluency in the lyrics.

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Amapiano has grown beyond South Africa’s borders, becoming one of the country’s biggest cultural exports. Songs like Vurvai are widely shared on social media platforms, making it easier for international audiences to connect with the sound, rhythm and language. For many fans, knowing the lyrics is not just about the music but about embracing the culture that comes with it.

When amapiano speaks globally

The video by user @rimrh00 gained traction because it reflected how far South African music has travelled. Many people are related to the pride of seeing local artists recognised internationally. The clip was shared widely as it showed a genuine appreciation for amapiano rather than a forced trend.

Overall, the reaction was largely positive and celebratory. Viewers felt proud of South African music reaching new audiences and appreciated the respect shown towards the culture. The video sparked conversations about music as a universal language that connects people across borders.

Here’s what Mzansi had to say

A wrote:

“Habibi, come to South Africa. 😂🥰”

Mpho Lola wrote:

“Come home, Katlego, it’s December. ❤️”

Mæßß ßßĩlvæ wrote:

“But we are Africans. 🤭”

Atheistic_girly wrote:

“South Africans are known here.”

Talent Chauke 🇿🇦 wrote:

“I didn't think Moroccans listened to Amapiano, too.”

RP wrote:

“Even I, a South African, don't know the lyrics. 😳”

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Nono_RSA🇿🇦 wrote:

“I don't care where you are from. 😭 You are South African Danko. 🥰”

Fatima wrote:

“South Africa approves. 🔥💯👌🏻”

Check out the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News