A TikTok Throwback: The best moments of 2019 in South Africa

Everyone’s favorite destination for short-form mobile videos, TikTok recently released a throwback to the best moments of 2019 in South Africa.

It has been a year filled with fun, laughter and extraordinary moments as we watched millions of South Africans jump onto TikTok to express themselves and entertain others in 2019.

Through viral challenges, popular stickers, filters and effects, South Africans took centre stage in 2019 to show off their greatest attributes in ways that tugged at our heartstrings or made us roll on the floor with laughter.

As the year draws to a close, TikTok wants to recognise SA’s favorite, and most creative, video content for 2019:

Best in Comedy:

The first category celebrates the TikTok comedians who kept the community laughing in 2019. The award in this category goes to comedian, @troysheperds, who is known for his local South African humor. When he isn’t imitating women and cross-dressing, he’s commenting on relatable, cultural differences in a light-hearted and humorous way.

Best in Dance:

Known for featuring the coolest tracks, TikTok hosted a number of dance challenges that got everyone’s feet moving this year. One of the most popular was the #MacarenaChallenge. And the award goes to professional dancer, @kelly_kikx!

Best in Fashion:

This category includes the TikTok creators who kept up with 2019 fashion trends and how they shared this with the community. Based on her glowing videos, makeup artist @glowup_entle was crowned 2019’s TikTok fashionista.

Best Moving Moment:

Browsing through TikTok can often be an emotional journey as you never know what content you’re going to find. @chanegrobler kept the community in touch with their emotions this year through her acting skills.

Best Transition:

TikTok videos are best watched with a smooth transition between compiled videos. But who was the smoothest of them all? TikTok says @curlykenter.

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TikTok Music Hits in SA:

The biggest music hits on TikTok includes;

1. Absolutely Anything by CG5
2. The Git Up by Blanco Brown
3. Hate Me by Ellie Goulding & Juice WRLD
4. Dames by Biggy
5. Caracara by K.O.

The most popular creators of 2019

As a platform that encourages creative expression, TikTok has naturally attracted a diverse list of local celebrities who are using TikTok to create bite-sized, fun videos that give fans a sneak peek into their day-to-day lives. The most popular creators in 2019 include Pearl Thusi, DJ Zinhle, Sho Madjozi, Mr Cashtime (K.O), and Busiswaah.

That’s a wrap: 2019 was indeed an unforgettable year for TikTok in South Africa, with one of the most popular challenges being #BringItHomeBokke, which gave everyone a chance to not only to be part of a historic moment, but to celebrate diversity and creativity through content.

Wait, it’s not over yet: Before 2019 officially comes to an end, TikTok has yet another challenge for creators to share the festive joy with fellow users. Look out for the Summer Christmas challenge which will start from 20 December 2019. To join in on this challenge, simply look up #MzansiXmas on TikTok and share your version of a local Christmas.