“Gave Me Goosebumps”: High School Zulu War Cry Goes Viral, SA Raves

South African School’s Powerful Zulu War Cry Performance Goes Viral

A TikTok video showcasing students from a South African high school performing a traditional Zulu war cry has taken social media by storm, amassing over 135K views and thousands of reactions.

@baphe_arts1 Ingonyama 🦁🔥 #fyp @Victoria High School ♬ sonido original – Luis Zamora

The Performance That Stunned Mzansi
🎥 Viral Moment: Two learners led their classmates in a powerful, rhythmic war cry—complete with energetic chants and movements—while dressed in school uniforms.
🌍 Unity in Diversity: The racial diversity of the performers highlighted South Africa’s spirit of Ubuntu, proving culture transcends color.

Mzansi’s Reactions: Pride & Goosebumps

Social media erupted with praise:

“This youth is cooking something big! 🇿🇦” – @Baba_kantwenhle

“Goosebumps! So proud to be South African.” – @Asa

“Ingonyama (lion) is a Zulu word, but the beauty is in how we all embrace it.” – @ChrJNR23

“SA will be the best country in 30 years with kids like these!” – @MC_Blekbongz

Cultural Debate Sparks
Some users discussed linguistic origins:
🗣️ “Isn’t ‘ingonyama’ Xhosa/Swati?” – @Noma
🤝 “Let’s celebrate shared heritage without rivalry.” – @Naledisetso

Source: Briefly News