The viral 'Anguka Nayo' challenge has made its way to Hollywood, introduced by US-based Kenyan model and entrepreneur Rachel Mbuki. She introduced the slogan and dance to some of America's biggest TV stars.
On Sunday, the former Miss Universe contestant, who runs the entertainment outlet Xtra Access, led several Hollywood stars in sending shout-outs to Kenya while on the NBC Summer Press Tour red carpet.
Big names, including Reba McEntire, Kelli Williams, Bellisa Escobedo, and Shanola Hampton, joined the 'Anguka Nayo' trend, dancing along and expressing their support and love for Kenyans.
While some stars pronounced the line perfectly, others struggled with the pronunciation but still appeared animated as they mouthed it, with some even nailing the dance moves.
Rachel Mbuki kept the atmosphere lively and bubbly as she introduced star after star, all visibly excited about showing love to Kenya and trying out 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!"
Additional stars, such as Jessy Schram, Melissa Peterman, Reid Scott, and LaRoyce Hawkins, also joined in the fun, showering Kenyans with love and adding their own dance moves to the mix.
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."
Amid ongoing anti-government protests in Kenya, demonstrators have embraced the popular Arbantone hit 'Anguka Nayo' as their anthem of choice for their demands.
