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Men Go Viral for Energetic Traditional Dance in Tsonga Skirts

Published 26 Mar 2026 at 6:51 PM

by Rutendo Masasi

3 min read

In a post on TikTok, two men showed cultural pride with an energetic traditional dance display
The men left many people stunned after they took part in a dance that is typically done by Tsonga women
Online users were amazed by the video of the men who were keen to do the traditional dance

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A pair of men became viral sensations on TikTok because of their dance moves. The men delighted the live crowd and online after wearing traditional Tsonga attire.

Men dance in xibelani in TikTok video — Two men danced in Xibelanis in a TikTok video. Image: shaunlongwan
Source: TikTok

Online users were left in awe after the men also took on a dance in the video posted on 22 March 2026. The clip showed the men who were having a blast doing a cultural performance.

In a video on TikTok by @shaunhlongwan, two Tsonga men were on an open dance floor. They were both wearing Xibelani and doing the traditional dance of the same name that includes fast footwork to achieve rhythmic hip and bottom swaying. Both of the men looked like they were not new to the game, and they performed tricks, including splits, showing off their flexibility while keeping up with the fast beat. Watch the video of the men dancing in traditional skirts below:

South Africa compliments Tsonga men

People had a lot to say about the men dancing while wearing traditional skirts. Online users were stunned by the men who were comfortable doing the incredible dance, and people from different cultures raved about the Tsonga dance. The men went viral as the skirt is traditionally for women, while men would wear animal skins. Read people's comments about the men dancing in Xibelanis below:

Tsonga culture includes dancing with a traditional skirt, and South Africans of other groups raved about it. Image: @shaunlongwan
Source: Facebook

Re was impressed by the men dancing in Xibelanis:

"I love this dance, but I'm not even going to try it because I will fall before I finish, and the judge will give me zero."

Rofhiwa applauded the men's traditional dance routine:

👏Well done, my dear you are the best dancer in the world 🌍

nonzuzoh97 appreciated a different culture:

"Lapho I love this culture yama Tsonga n ngingu Mzulu, I just love the language and the dance nangendlel nivunul ngay🥰🥰"

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