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Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected]
DISCOVER the vibrant world of Zimbabwe’s dance culture through the captivating journey of Apex Predators, a young and ambitious dance group based in Bulawayo. Nestled within the nation’s joyful spirit, they are determined to conquer the choreography scene and become the epitome of dance excellence.
Led by the talented Freshuncle, whose real name is Kylian Dzikorehondo, the group draws its inspiration from the apex predators of the animal kingdom, symbolising their desire to rise to the top of their craft. Their infectious love for the Zim dancehall genre, particularly idols like Winky D and Enzo Ishall, has driven them to perfect their moves and leave audiences in awe.
“In May 2021, as congregants of the ZAOGA Forward In Faith (FIF), together with my friends Nisha Maikana, Benjamin Sairayi, Pardon Mavudzi, and Emmanuel Simango decided to do more just worship.
“We just wanted to be more involved in something common within us and that common denominator was choreography. All of us love to dance and that is how Apex Predators was born. The idea is to provide quality and modern entertainment,” he said
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Their pursuit of greatness has led them to exciting opportunities, appearing in various music videos, including Enzo Ishall’s Ehee and Winky D’s Harurove, alongside collaborations with artistes like ExQ and Huby Blakes. As their career blossoms, they have performed at over 15 wedding ceremonies, showcasing their incredible talent despite their young journey in the industry.
Freshuncle fondly recalls their auditions for Winky D and Enzo Ishall’s music videos, a defining moment that propelled them further into the spotlight.
“We got word from the street that there were auditions for the videos and I’m glad we got the gig and this was one of the highs in our careers. It was a great experience working with them as they are professional individuals,” he said.
Diversity is at the core of Apex Predators’ vision. Their passion and mastery of African dance forms resonate deeply, captivating audiences far and wide.
“Being diverse works in our favour as we have different strengths in terms of choreography but mostly we base on African kind of dances. These include Amapiano, Afropop, and rhumba but then, we also do other dance styles such as hip-hop and kizomba,” he said.
With dreams as grand as their moves, Apex Predators envisions owning a fully-functional dance studio and embarking on a world tour to showcase their exceptional footwork. Their recent venture into modelling for “Just Fashionable,” a renowned Harare clothing brand, only highlights their growing influence and versatility beyond dance. — @MbuleloMpofu
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