: While several videos of the dance existed, it became a massive trend after a group of young women, known as the "Mpumalanga girls," posted a video of themselves dancing at a petrol station .
: The official video was released on YouTube by OpenMic Productions on October 19, 2020 , and has since amassed over 23 million views. : While several videos of the dance existed,
: The phrase "John, vul’ i-gate" literally translates to "John, open the gate" in Zulu. The artists explained the song's context as welcoming the "stoko" (pretty girls/stock) to a party. known as the "Mpumalanga girls
: The song’s title and catchy hook were inspired by a scene from the 2005 Oscar-winning South African film Tsotsi , specifically a line delivered by actress Nambitha Mpumlwana. vul’ i-gate" literally translates to "John
: While several videos of the dance existed, it became a massive trend after a group of young women, known as the "Mpumalanga girls," posted a video of themselves dancing at a petrol station .
: The official video was released on YouTube by OpenMic Productions on October 19, 2020 , and has since amassed over 23 million views.
: The phrase "John, vul’ i-gate" literally translates to "John, open the gate" in Zulu. The artists explained the song's context as welcoming the "stoko" (pretty girls/stock) to a party.
: The song’s title and catchy hook were inspired by a scene from the 2005 Oscar-winning South African film Tsotsi , specifically a line delivered by actress Nambitha Mpumlwana.