As the ‘silly season’ approaches, a new dance craze has taken over the nation, however authorities have warned against the safety of the so-called Idibala Dance Challenge
The craze was inspired by Limpopo-born musician King Monada’s hit song Malwedhe, which means “illness” in the Bolobedu dialect of the Sepedi language.
The dance sees fans falling to the ground at the chorus and words: ke na le bolwedhe bao idibala (I have an illness of fainting). Videos have gone viral on social media of people listening to the song and fainting during the chorus, including drivers, paramedics and school kids.
Authorities have warned that taking up the challenge during driving could lead to road crashes and is not safe. They have cautioned the public to “dance” responsibly.
#idibalachallenge gone wrong ??? pic.twitter.com/TftqP2ZE7t
— Jones™ (@Jonsian7) November 7, 2018
Don’t leave your baby alone ?? #malwedhechallenge #malwedhe_challenge??? #idibalachallenge pic.twitter.com/p6mWS8A5UH
— Henzo (@FelizMcChanj) November 7, 2018
So my classmates and I did the #idibalachallenge challenge ?????? pic.twitter.com/4w5nRp0GYS
— Chitties ✨☃️ (@bleh98) November 7, 2018
After paying full lobola and izibizo plus getting you a traditional and white wedding… Girl your uncles gotta do this when they see me #idibalachallenge pic.twitter.com/LEXs00bdpx
— Nkululeko Anele Mdlalose (@Gaffer_NAM) November 5, 2018
#idibalachallenge don’t pass me by #Gingirikani pic.twitter.com/WHh5X92Xkr
— Mayana the Prevesh (@Mayana_Twala) November 9, 2018
