“It Should Go Both Ways”: Young Man Turns Afrikaans Pop Song Into a Viral Dance Experiment
- A young man posted a dance video to an Afrikaans pop song, flipping the trend of international audiences
- The clip shows him dancing and singing along to Bernice West's hit song 'Lyfie' in his living room
- Mzansi loved the creative twist, with many viewers saying the song is an absolute banger
- Briefly News spoke to dance expert Jayshri Rangasamy on how dance helps bring people from different cultures together and creates unity
Source: TikTok
A content creator shared a fun dance video to an Afrikaans pop song, turning the tables on a popular trend that has taken social media by storm. The clip was posted on 5 January 2026 with the caption:
"It should go both ways 😭."
In the video, the young man can be seen in his living room creating a dance routine to Lyfie by Bernice West, a song that many South Africans know and love but don't often see going viral in the same way as amapiano tracks do.
The video starts with text on screen explaining his mission:
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"Since white people are getting famous for dancing to amapiano, I'm gonna leave this here."
The gent then breaks into an energetic dance as the song plays, showing that he really enjoys the music despite it not being in his home language. He sings along to the lyrics and does actions that match what the song is saying, proving that great music connects with everyone. The clip gained thousands of views, with people praising him for showing love to Afrikaans music and pointing out that good songs deserve to be celebrated by everyone.
Speaking to Briefly News writer Nerissa Naidoo, dance expert Jayshri Rangasamy discussed why dance helps bring people from different cultures together and creates unity. She said:
"Dance is a universal language that allows people to connect without needing to speak the same language. When people dance together, they share energy, rhythm, and emotion, which naturally builds understanding, respect, and a sense of togetherness across cultures."
When asked why social media responds so positively to dance videos that show people from different backgrounds dancing together, Jayshri Rangasamy said:
"Social media loves these videos because they show joy, inclusion, and real human connection. Seeing people from different cultures dancing together feels uplifting and relatable. It shows that despite differences, everyone can connect through movement and music."
Who is Bernice West?
According to Wikipedia, Bernice West was born Bernice van der Westhuizen on 21 October 2000 in Rustenburg, South Africa. The 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Swartruggens in North West Province dropped her first single Sonop-Blom on 13 March 2020. She became known after being the runner-up on the TV music reality show Maak My Famous on kykNET. The young artist also took part in the Bohemian Rhapsody music video by Hoërskool Rustenburg choir, which helped her gain more attention in the South African music scene.
Watch the TikTok clip below:
Mzansi loves the creative twist
Netizens shared their thoughts on TikTok user @drippy933's clip, stating:
@garras_nabii wrote:
"Can someone take the lyrics and create an amapiano version, please. I want to see something 😅"
@🎋ayla suggested:
"You should do 'Kaptein' by Kurt Darren."
@its_your_girl_t🎀❤ added:
"At my school, we sing this in the hall when it's assembly."
@mixo_promise_🇿🇦 gushed:
"I absolutely love this song 🤣 I play it in the car on a Monday morning as a pick me up."
@gummy_worms said:
"Why do I know the full lyrics 😫"
@⋆._ℳ𝒶𝓇𝓎_𐙚˚ joked:
"Your new name is 'Jan' skud hom jan skud hom !!😭😭"
@ginah_themba🇿🇦✨ commented:
"I love whatever is wrong with you 😩😆"
@hlo_ stated:
"If you went to Laerskool, you know that this song is a banger."
@zinhle_ntshangase wrote:
"This is lowkey a banger. I'm gonna stream this song."
Source: TikTok
3 Other viral dance videos in SA
- Briefly News recently reported on Karabo Moloi and her grandmother capturing hearts in a TikTok dance challenge.
- Popular actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela made waves online after a video of her dancing with her alleged lover surfaced, sparking major reactions from fans.
- A man stunned South Africans with his unexpected amacombo dance moves to amapiano music, leaving viewers impressed.
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Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a writer and editor with seven years of experience. Currently, she is a human interest writer at Briefly News and joined the publication in 2024. She began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later joined Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za
Jayshri Rangasamy (Medical Scientist - Pharmacologist - Clinical Team Lead) Jayshri Rangasamy, Fortrea's Clinical Operations Delivery Leader, oversees the company's Clinical Team. She has extensive experience in both infectious diseases (tuberculosis, Ebola, COVID-19) and non-infectious diseases (cardiovascular, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), as well as oncology (lung cancer, hematologic malignancies). Rangasamy, who holds a MS and BS in Pharmacology and Human Physiology from the University of Pretoria, is an advocate for empathetic leadership. She's also a certified Latin and ballroom dancer.
