Khanyi Mbau Hailed as Gen Zs Create Viral “Khanyi Core” TikTok Dance

JOHANNESBURG — Recently

Reality TV star Khanyi Mbau has become a viral sensation again after Gen Z TikTok users turned her decade-old club dance moves into the trending “Khanyi Core” challenge.

Social media users rediscovered an old video of Mbau showing off sharp dance moves in a club. The clip sparked a wave of imitations on TikTok, with young creators dubbing her iconic style “Khanyi Core” (social media posts).

Mbau reacted emotionally to the trend on Instagram: “To all my GenZ’s the love and attention you give me … the KHANYI CORE has me feeling so overwhelmed, and my heart is full of love and gratitude. My entire career, brought to life year in and out by all of you, is not something I can ignore. Thank you all for seeing me. Abundance to all of you, my babies #KhanyiCore. Song: Culo de song – Nguwe feat. Thandiswa Mazwai. Video compiled by @dyl_naidoo.”

Fans quickly flooded her post with positive reactions. SABC 3 commented: “Trendsetter for sure, this is so refreshing to see.” User umalubanyana_ responded: “Now we need you to recreate it Queen!” while unathi_nombuso wrote: “We, as Gen Zs we understand how iconic you are, and we love you.” (Instagram comments).

This tribute highlights Mbau’s lasting influence beyond her early TV fame. The star has consistently set fashion and entertainment trends during her two-decade career (media archives).

With #KhanyiCore spreading across platforms, the challenge proves younger audiences continue celebrating Mbau’s cultural legacy through new digital trends.