Who Is 'Rango' The 'Tenge Tenge Kid' And Why Is He Going Viral? The Ugandan TikToker Explained

TikTok's latest dance star is a Ugandan kid named Rango, better known on the app as the Tenge Tenge Kid. With millions of followers across social media, Rango is going viral for his infectious dance moves and his unique comedy content, recently landing him an appearance on iShowSpeed's stream. Here's what you need to know.

Who Is The 'Tenge Tenge Kid?'

Rango, a Ugandan creator, started posting videos on Instagram in May 2023, branching out to TikTok a month later. His earliest videos are comedy skits and dance videos that often start with a low-angle shot of Rango's face, showcasing his big eyes. His videos quickly started taking off on the site, with several videos gaining millions of views in the first few months of his posting.

Rango's online career really took off that November, when he posted a video dancing and backing into a bush while singing an original song where he repeats the word "Tenge." The video gained over 100 million views in a few short months and skyrocketed Rango into a worldwide TikTok star.

How Is The 'Tenge Tenge Kid' Used In Memes?

Since going viral, Rango has continued to post videos doing the "tenge tenge" dance to the same song, known as "Tengelele." He's even released an official, remixed version of the song! The videos have become the subject of edits on TikTok with the song also inspiring further remixes.

Rango has become so popular that he even made an appearance on streamer iShowSpeed's YouTube stream in January 2024. During the appearance, Rango and Speed exchanged pleasantries and hyped each other up, with Speed even wanting to go visit him in Uganda. Overall, the memes and discourse around Rango are largely wholesome, with his following only growing larger throughout early 2024.

For the full history of the Tenge Tenge Kid, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.