Anguka Nayo: Kenya goes global after viral hit reaches the heart of Hollywood

Anguka Nayo: Kenya goes global after viral hit reaches the heart of Hollywood

The viral 'Anguka Nayo' challenge has now reached the heart of Hollywood after US-based Kenyan model and entrepreneur Rachel Mbuki introduced the slogan and dance to some of the biggest TV stars in America. 

The former Miss Universe contestant, who runs the entertainment outlet Xtra Access, on Sunday led multiple Hollywood stars in sending shout outs to Kenya while on the NBC Sumner Press Tour red carpet.

Big names including Reba McEntire, Kelli Williams, Bellisa Escobedo and Shanola Hampton all joined in the 'Anguka Nayo' train, dancing to the line while also extending their support and love to Kenyans.

Whilst some can clearly pronounce the line perfectly, some stars struggled with the pronunciation but still appeared animated as they mouthed it, some perfectly nailing the dance too.

A bubbly Rachel Mbuki kept the affair lively as she introduced star after star, all evidently excited at the opportunity to show love to Kenya and try the 'Anguka Nayo' move.

"We love you Kenya! We love you so much Kenya! Keep doing what you're doing," Hollywood star Khayun Kim, who stars in the NBC show 'St. Denis Medical', said.

"Night Court" star Nyambi Nyambi also joined in, saying, "I love you Kenya!"

"Kenya, my heart is with you. Your generation is gonna save us from ourselves. You guys and this generation, you're gonna be the ones to keep the planet spinning. Anguka Nayo!" actress Wendi McLendon said.

Country music legend and actress Reba McEntire too expressed her love, simply saying, "Kenya, we love you!"

More stars, including Jessy Schram, Mellisa Peterman, Reid Scott and  LaRoyce Hawkings also joined in the fun, all showering Kenyans with love and a little jig too.

On Instagram, Mbuki wrote: "Some of Hollywood's biggest stars wanted to Let Kenyans know that they have you in their thoughts and they are also on the #angukanayo train with our brave Gen Z. Therefore, as you continue the good fight, just know you are Loved from all over the world and everyone is rooting for you."

As the anti-government protests continue to reverberate across Kenya, protesters have adopted popular Arbantone hit 'Anguka Nayo' as the most applicable anthem to their demands.

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