How a 4-year-old Cape Flats dancer became a viral sensation on TikTok

It was a video of four adults - all dancers on the streets in the Cape Flats, trying to teach a 4-year old their dance moves. 

And soon, it captured the global audience on Tik Tok.

Now, Cape Town’s viral sensation, The Street Kings, along with the child, are lighting up global timelines with their bold choreography, charismatic moves and unfiltered joy. 

We have tried untold times to get hold of The Street Kings for an interview but to no avail.

They have over two million TikTok followers and counting.

“You see it’s not easy teaching him. People think it’s just easy,” says one of the dancers with a smile on the TikTok but in the next video, there is the 4-year-old doing all the moves the adults are doing - as if he is leading them.

All their scenes are shot on the streets of Tafelsig, Mitchell's Plain.

Comments on TikTok praise the child, including @Zayne who wrote: "Little man is just getting better and better by the day, keep up the good work guys."

@shafieka petersen commented: "He's out shining you guys, lol, too cute."

@Sbosh: "The little human keeps getting better and better I'm just here for him."

The dances, which started as a passion project between four friends has quickly turned into a movement that inspires, uplifts and reminds viewers of the beauty of finding purpose through creativity, especially from places where opportunities can feel limited.

Despite challenges at home from poverty to limited access to creative spaces, the group has found hope in rhythm and healing in unity.

Their dance videos are not just about technical prowess. It’s their energy, comedic timing, and team spirit that have earned them fans from all corners of the world.

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