BUNGEE! EP34-Mapangale Dance Challenge & the Fight Against Gender Violence

The controversial Mapangale Dance Challenge, performed using machete-like gestures or hand motions mimicking violence, has sparked widespread debate. Influencer Mjaka Mfine apologized for participating, while artist Tipsy Gee criticized the challenge for its violent undertones. Zendiambo, the dance’s creator, defended it, asking critics to disengage if they disapprove. Kenya Film Classification Board CEO Ezekiel Mutua condemned the trend, highlighting its potential harm. Meanwhile, content creators and even foreigners continue to popularize the challenge.

Separately, calls to end gender-based violence (GBV) intensify following the tragic case of Florence Wanjiku, who was killed by her husband. Figures like Rev. Lucy Natasha and Kate Actress have joined the campaign against femicide, urging Kenyans to protect women’s rights and lives.