WATCH: Uncle Waffles does her ‘Yahyuppiyah’ with American singer Ciara, leaves Mzansi chopping onions
Lungelihle “Uncle Waffles” Zwane is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry with an impressive network of international stars. Her circle of acquaintances continues to grow, much to the amazement of her fans in Mzansi.
Recently, Uncle Waffles met with American singer Ciara, further solidifying her status as a celebrity with international connections. The amapiano sensation made waves on social media when she shared a video of herself and Ciara participating in her viral Yahyuppiyah challenge. The challenge, which features Uncle Waffles’ signature dance moves set to the tune of Ciara’s hit song “Like A Boy,” quickly shot up the trends lists and garnered widespread attention.
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Uncle Waffles made history at Coachella by becoming the first amapiano DJ to perform on the main stage during a prime-time slot. Over the course of two weekends, she delivered electrifying performances that were praised for their high energy and impressive choreography.
The Tanzania hitmaker quickly became a trending topic on social media, with fans and fellow musicians alike expressing their admiration for her talent. Among those who praised Uncle Waffles was American singer Ciara, who shared a snippet of her performance on Instagram and gushed over the musician. “I just love Uncle Waffles. She’s everything,” Ciara wrote.
Uncle Waffles has been enjoying a meteoric rise to fame since 2021 when a video of her dancing to Young Stunna’s Adiwele went viral. Since then, she has received numerous accolades and recognition from renowned stars across the globe. She was awarded the “Best DJ Africa” award at the African Muzik Magazine Awards and has received co-signs from rapper Drake and American singer Omarion. Omarion even attended one of her gigs and praised her for delivering an amazing performance. “You [are] something special. Congratulations. I had a blast,” he wrote