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WATCH: Jaden Smith joins the Amapiano wave with viral Paris dance

Bernelee Vollmer|Published
The actor and fashion favourite was seen dancing to 'Shayi’Moto' and 'Tshwala Bam'.

The actor and fashion favourite was seen dancing to 'Shayi’Moto' and 'Tshwala Bam'.

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It’s nothing new under the sun that the world loves Amapiano.

Not too long ago, the internet was losing its mind over reality star Kylie Jenner vibing to the global hit "Jerusalema" by Master KG, featuring Nomcebo Zikode. Now, another famous face has joined the groove train, and this time it’s none other than Jaden Smith.

The actor, musician and fashion favourite was recently spotted in Paris showing off some surprisingly solid dance moves while vibing to Amapiano hits.

One of the tracks getting his full attention was "Shayi'Moto" by Mellow & Sleazy and Scotts Maphuma. Smith was also seen enjoying Burna Boy’s verse on "Tshwala Bam", proving that African music has firmly secured its seat at the global table.

And if anyone was wondering whether Smith was simply being polite, the answer is no. The fashionista looked fully committed to the assignment. The moves were there. The rhythm was there. The confidence is also there.

Then again, when is it ever not? This is the same guy who once rocked up with a castle-shaped headpiece and somehow made it look like a perfectly normal Tuesday.

His appearance in Paris is hardly surprising. Smith has become a regular fixture at major fashion events and has strong ties to the French fashion scene.

Earlier this year, he made headlines after being announced as the men's creative director for Christian Louboutin during Paris Fashion Week, further cementing his reputation as one of fashion's most unconventional stars.

What made the clip even more entertaining was seeing a side of Smith that fans don't always get to see. Away from the high-fashion outfits and artistic projects, he looked like someone simply enjoying good music.

The internet seemed to love every second of it, too. After all, there is something satisfying about watching a Hollywood star thousands of kilometres away casually dancing to music born in South African townships. 

It's a vibe. Mzansi is a vibe.  And the rest of the world seems more than happy to join the party.