Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has found himself at the center of a social media storm after a video of him attempting the viral ‘clock it’ gesture at a public event on September 1, 2026, began circulating online. The footage shows Mnangagwa, affectionately known as ‘The Crocodile,’ being taught the popular dance move at a Young Women for Economic Development event, quickly drawing widespread reactions across both Zimbabwe and South Africa.
South African media personality Nota Baloyi, known for his controversial remarks, weighed in on the video, siding with an original poster who accused Zimbabweans of imitating South Africans. Baloyi described the situation as ‘pathetic,’ adding a pointed message: ‘It’s pathetic. You even have to remind them daily; you have your own home country, never forget that!’
Key Players Involved
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa: Zimbabwean President whose ‘clock it’ gesture went viral.
- Nota Baloyi: South African media personality who commented critically on the viral video.
Event Timeline
- September 1, 2026: Footage of President Mnangagwa doing the ‘clock it’ gesture at a public event emerges online.
