These kids Have Talent! : Kenzo’s Music Videos Gain International Recognition
An adorable group of Ugandan youngsters showcase their impressive dance skills in a toe-tapping new music video.
The girls and boys, who are no older than 15 years old, are seen performing splits, body isolations and headstands as they bop along to the track Jambole by Eddy Kenzo.
An excitable toddler, wearing a onsie and bright yellow rain boots also joins the fun, following the lead from his elders.
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Mesmerizing performance: A group of Ugandan children showcase their impressive dance skills in a toe-tapping new music video by the East African artist, Eddy Kenzo
Born to dance: The girls and boys, who are no older than 15 years old, are seen performing splits, body isolations and headstands
And a little girl in a pink dress is encouraged to get involved, despite being a less confident dancer than her peers.
Kenzo, a 25-year-old Ugandan singer, has gained recognition for his unique music videos, which use local talent and natural settings instead of high-priced sets.
In his latest video, the band of young performers congregate on the front lawn of a house.
Getting involved: A cute toddler, wearing a onsie and bright yellow rain boots, also joins the fun
Mirroring: Here he follows the lead from his elders
At the beginning of the track, each child takes it in turns to perform a solo stunt.
Their moves appear to be a combination of improvisation and chorography.
They eventually all synchronize, with the tiny toddler getting in on the act.
Simple setting: In Kenzo’s new video, the band of young performers congregate on the front lawn of a house
Mix and match: The children wear casual clothing instead of elaborate costumes and some dancers even appear with mud on their knees
Confident: The children appear to be comfortable in front of the camera
Impressive stunt: This boy (right) performs a move which involves him springing down onto his bottom and back up again
To date the music video has been watched more than 150,000 since it was uploaded to YouTube on June 17.
It’s not the first video that Kenzo from Masaka, Uganda, has crafted with children dancing to his tunes.
His earlier hit, Sitya Loss – which has garnered more than 3.3million YouTube hits – also features young talent.
Team effort: The dancers then eventually all synchronize, with a tiny toddler getting in on the act
Caught on camera: To date the music video has been watched more than 150,000 since it was uploaded to YouTube on June 17
Young talent: Many viewers have praised the children and their dancing skills
Kenzo launched a petition earlier this year to try and get his dancers featured on the Ellen show in a bid to give them global recognition.
‘Watching these kids dance clearly . . . [shows] Ugandans being very happy talented people,’ he wrote.
‘Ellen we ask you to host these talented kids on your show so that Americans can get a chance
to see how WE the Africans groove.’
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk