Mapara A Jazz - John Vuli Gate [feat Ntosh Gazi & Colano] (music Video) -

: 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 .

: Due to the viral success of the petrol station video, the official music video was re-shot to feature the five viral dancers to capitalize on the public's excitement. Release Details Single Release : October 16, 2020. : While several videos of the dance existed,

: The official video was released on YouTube by OpenMic Productions on October 19, 2020 , and has since amassed over 23 million views. : The official video was released on YouTube

: It was named the TikTok Song of the Year in 2020 and received similar "Song of the Year" honors from MTV Base South Africa. John Vuli Gate (feat. Ntosh Gazi & Colano) - Mapara A Jazz Ntosh Gazi & Colano) - Mapara A Jazz

: 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.

"John Vuli Gate" by featuring Ntosh Gazi and Colano was one of South Africa's most significant cultural phenomena of 2020. This Amapiano hit exploded into a nationwide movement, peaking at number one on the South African Shazam charts and reaching the Global Top 50. Key Facts and Cultural Impact