John Cena did Sho Madjozi's #johncenachallenge on The Ellen Show

During an interview on The Ellen Show on Monday, host Ellen DeGeneres got John Cena to do the #johncenachallenge in honour of the Sho Madjozi song named after him.

By Shereesa Moodley

3 Oct 2019

Image credit: The Ellen Show.

The dance challenge first began in August, after Sho Madjozi dropped “John Cena” and the song hit one million views on YouTube.

Sho Madjozi's 'John Cena' trends after hitting one million views on YouTube

Shereesa Moodley 23 Aug 2019

John Cena dancing to “John Cena” quickly caught South Africa’s attention and the moment trended on Twitter well into Tuesday morning.

Excited that a local song appeared on an international platform, fans applauded Sho Madjozi’s success as a musician.

�� @ShoMadjozi #johncenachallenge �� Africa stand up pic.twitter.com/nQzcUeZUl4
— Esethu Sotheni (@SotheniEsethu) September 30, 2019

@ShoMadjozi is making headlines effortlessly soo.... Her name always pops up everywhere without her forcing it to people's faces..... You're loved babe ❤��#ShoMadjozi #johncenachallenge
— ❤ Ree ❤ (@Rebah_Molefe) October 1, 2019

this is the epitome of greatness @ShoMadjozi #JohnCena #johncenachallenge pic.twitter.com/9OBxObH9wV
— Fine Wine (@TheNtilo) September 30, 2019

#johncenachallenge

Sho Madjozi is fully international now, all the people that hated her are seeing flames now!

S/0 to John Cena for recognizing love and showing appreciation
— Venda Robocop (@SoSoDeezy) October 1, 2019

Sho Madjozi is out here representing Limpopo and Tsongas, I'm proud ❤ #johncenachallenge
— Mr Rebel (@vuswikotiiii) October 1, 2019

So proud of @shomadjozi #johncenachallenge
— Niekie_Masego (@mogotsi_masego) October 1, 2019

She is a star, need I say more? Phenomenal! @ShoMadjozi @JohnCena #johncenachallenge
— Benny Mathebula (@BennyMathebula) October 1, 2019

@ShoMadjozi you are loved and appreciated#johncenachallenge
— King Tsonga (@Glen_Lurvchild) October 1, 2019

Sho Madjozi is quickly becoming one of South Africa’s favourite celebrities, and not just for her music. Back in early September, the singer gained even more support after posting her thoughts on xenophobia and gender-based violence in the country.

Shereesa Moodley

About Shereesa Moodley

Shereesa is a passionate writer who often delves into the world of social media, online trends and all things photography. She is also a journalism graduate of Rhodes University and can be found frequenting YouTube and Instagram. She lurks on Twitter too, sometimes.