Riton X Nightcrawlers - Friday (feat. Mufasa & Hypeman) May 2026

It quickly spawned a global dance challenge with tens of thousands of participants looking to lift their spirits. 🎛️ Turning a Meme into a Global Hit

On the spot, they decided to film a video of Mufasa jumping out of a moving car to dance down the street. Riton x Nightcrawlers - Friday (Feat. Mufasa & Hypeman)

English DJ and producer (along with the production team The Invisible Men) watched the videos and realized that Mufasa and Hypeman were exactly the energy the world needed in 2021. It quickly spawned a global dance challenge with

During the dance, Hypeman organically yelled out the now-iconic slogan: "It's Friday then! It's Saturday, Sunday, WHAT?!" . 🌍 Spreading Joy in Lockdown During the dance, Hypeman organically yelled out the

Watch the story behind the viral sensation that became the global hit "Friday": Behind The Viral: Mufasa, MK & Nightcrawlers Defected Records YouTube• Dec 27, 2020

Their explosive energy and signature "Obang" dance move caught the attention of celebrities like , who all shared or recreated the video.

Riton decided to legally clear the original Nightcrawlers sample and create a full commercial track out of the internet meme.