WATCH: Nigerian content creators dance to the tune of Assam's evergreen foot-tapping dance

Tanzanian content creators Kili Paul and his sister Neema Paul have captivated the internet with their mesmerising dance performance of the Assamese classic, “Mon Hira Doi”. The video which rapidly gaining attraction on various social media platforms has also garnered praise from Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. “‘Mon Hira Doi’, this evergreen Assamese foot-tapping song, wins heart of the internet sensation Kili Paul and Neema Paul as they dance to its tune. I always believe that – be it Bihu or any other Assamese song, our culture has the potential to go global,” Assam Chief Minister Himanta Vishwa Sarma wrote on X.

‘Mon Hira Doi’, this evergreen Assamese foot-tapping song, wins heart of the internet sensation Kili Paul and Neema Paul as they dance to its tune.

I always believe that – be it Bihu or any other Assamese song, our culture has the potential to go global. pic.twitter.com/PF2JrQ2PN8

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 8, 2023

Renowned for their lip-syncing and dance videos featuring various Indian songs, the sibling duo, donned in traditional attire enjoys widespread fame in India. Since its December 6, 2023 release, the video has amassed approximately 22,644 views on YouTube. Notably, “Mon Hira Doi” is an Assamese song sung by Neel Akash, featured in the 2019 album of the same name.