Dance challenges kept moving quickly across social media in 2018, and Kenyan users were among those who jumped in early and often. Published on November 20, 2018, this roundup captures the viral routines that had people copying steps from South Africa, the United States and elsewhere.
One of the biggest global moments was Ciara’s Level Up challenge. The Instagram post linked to the trend showed dancers performing the routine and was shared by Ciara on Jul 22, 2018 at 8:35am PDT.
Kupe Kupe and other African dance trends ¶
The Kupe Kupe dance also drew attention online. The source described it as a challenge worth trying, and the embedded video featured the routine that circulated widely among viewers looking for the next move to copy.
Another widely shared trend was Shaku Shaku, which also spread through social platforms and dance clips. The article grouped it with the other 2018 challenges that were dominating timelines and video feeds.
Malwedhe Dance stood out for its dramatic style. The source noted that people tend to fake a collapse during the routine, and an Instagram post from YoMzansi showed cast members from Skeem Saam taking on the #malwedhechallenge on Nov 12, 2018 at 5:18am PST.
Drake, Famous Dex and the rest of the viral list ¶
The piece also pointed to the Kiki Dance, describing it as Drake’s In My Feelings signature dance and saying it had become the most viral challenge around the world.
For Pick it up Dance, the source said it came from the track Pick It Up by American rapper Famous Dex featuring ASAP Rocky. An Instagram post from Guy Amir “Guy Groove” showed the #pickitupchallenge and was dated Jun 18, 2018 at 11:28am PDT.
Two more trends rounded out the list. The Rosalina Challenge was said to have gone viral across Africa and globally, with its roots in the Rhumba instrumental Rosalina. The Crazy frog Challange also appeared in the roundup, followed by the Stir Fry Dance, which the source linked to Stir Fry by Migos and described as highly infectious.
By the end of 2018, the article’s message was simple: viral choreography had become a shared language online, and Kenyan audiences were fully part of the craze.
