uShaka’s got the moves! UKZN mascot wows crowd and alumni
Updated | By Stacey & J Sbu
Forget boring uni events, UKZN's mascot is a dancing machine!

There's a new king of dance at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
A video of uShaka, UKZN's iconic mascot, busting a move at a recent event has gone viral on TikTok, leaving alumni and students alike shook (in the best way possible).
The clip, shared by @tysondumakude, shows the mascot flawlessly executing some seriously impressive dance moves.
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Alumni are especially loving this new, seemingly "2000s" version of their mascot, commenting on how he puts their own university days to shame with his fresh moves.
With over 837,000 views on TikTok, Shaka Zulu's dance routine has become a local sensation.
It seems the spirit of warriors extends far beyond battle cries – these days, they're conquering the dance floor too!
This charismatic mascot is proving that school spirit can be both timeless and totally on-trend. Take a look at the video here:
@tysondumakude Nithini ngo Shaka Zulu wama2k#viral #SAMA28 #varsityvibes #pmbhowardukz@ukznhowardcollege ♬ original sound - tysondumakude

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