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The wait is finally over! Today, global Amapiano powerhouse and multi-platinum DJ-producer Uncle Waffles released the official music video for her viral hit single “Zenzele.”
“Zenzele,” which appears on Uncle Waffles’ acclaimed 4 Da Ho’s EP, features an all-star lineup of Amapiano heavyweights: Uncool MC, Royal Musiq, CowBoii, and Xduppy. Since its release in December 2024, the track has captured global attention, amassing over 9 million Spotify streams and sparking more than 300,000 TikTok creations, cementing its place as one of the most impactful Amapiano tracks of the year. Its meteoric rise shows no signs of slowing down, as the track continues to gain momentum across platforms and continents.
Now, the official music video delivers a visual celebration of the sound with signature Amapiano Dance. Starring Uncle Waffles herself alongside collaborators Uncool MC, Xduppy, CowBoii, and Royal Musiq, the video bursts with rhythm, color, and movement, supported by an ensemble of dancers who remain front and center throughout the visual, reinforcing the communal energy that defines Amapiano culture.
The opening dance number features an Amapiano take on classic HipHop/RNB music video dance battles, with nuggets of the viral “Zenzele” choreography, created by Uncle Waffles’ longtime collaborator and choreographer, Lee-ché “Litchi” Janecke. This high-energy routine took social media by storm, inspiring recreations from fans around the world, including major artists like fellow South African star Tyla, further propelling the song’s global reach.
Directed by celebrated filmmaker Kmane and led creatively by Uncle Waffles herself, the video is set against a striking spray-painted backdrop mural emblazoned with “Zenzele”, with Waffles and her dancers dressed in 2000s/Y2K-inspired streetwear, an aesthetic nod to both nostalgia and future-forward style which perfectly encapsulates how ‘The Princess of Amapiano’ approaches the sound.
The video showcases Uncle Waffles’ extreme athleticism and signature dance moves, including her iconic splits, spine-cracking backbends, and dazzling footwork that have become synonymous with her live performances. From start to finish, it’s a visual tour de force that exemplifies why she is considered one of the most electrifying performers of her generation.
“Zenzele is more than just a song. It’s an experience,” says Uncle Waffles. “With this video, we wanted to capture the playful tension that comes with dancing to Amapiano and merge it with music videos I grew up watching.” This sentiment pulses through every frame of the newly released visual, where music, movement, and community collide in an electrifying celebration of Amapiano culture. More than a traditional music video, “Zenzele” becomes a cinematic expression of identity, rhythm, and togetherness, anchored by the infectious choreography that has sparked a global dance phenomenon.
By fusing vibrant visuals with bold streetwear fashion, dynamic cinematography, and high-octane performances, the video mirrors the genre’s essence: grassroots energy with global resonance. Uncle Waffles’ vision, as both a cultural torchbearer and creative director, is unmistakably clear, “Zenzele” isn’t just a song to listen to, it’s a movement to feel, a beat to embody, and a world to step into.