Manchester City Women’s striker, Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw, sheds light on the inspiration behind her infectious ‘Davido celebration’ alongside Chloe Kelly during the Manchester Derby last month.
Reflecting on the electrifying moment when Shaw and Kelly intertwined to perform Nigerian singer Davido’s ‘Unavailable’ dance, the Jamaican forward recently opened up about the backstory of this viral celebration during an interview with Sky Sports.
Recalling the genesis of the dance, Shaw narrates, “I went to the PFA Awards and Davido was there. Obviously, he performed. I’m touching Alex like, ‘I’m feeling this dance.’ She was like, ‘You got it.’ So throughout the time, she was like, ‘You got it.’ I was trying [the dance] but it wasn’t working, but she was like, ‘Okay, you need more practise.’ And so I would go in the bathroom and practise to see if I got it because I didn’t want to come out and be embarrassed.”
As Shaw delved into the intricate details of mastering the dance, she shared a candid glimpse into her diligent pursuit of perfection, depicting her resolute determination to master the art of the ‘Unavailable’ dance.
The narrative unfolds further as Shaw reminisces, “Whenever there’s a new song or a new dance, Chloe is like the first person [in the team] to learn it. And I was like, ‘Chloe, how do I look? Check me out.’ And she was like, ‘Okay, you got it.’ She was like, ‘You know what? It would be cool if either one of us scored; we could do it at the game [Manchester Derby].’ And then I scored but I completely forgot because I was just so in the moment.”
In this poignant account, Shaw vividly captures the essence of the moment, portraying the fervor and immersion that encapsulated the electrifying atmosphere of the game. Her words resonate with authenticity, evoking a sense of connection and empathy with the readers as they step into her world of jubilation and passion for the dance.
She fondly narrates, “And then I saw Chloe touch me and she just started doing it [‘Unavailable’ dance] and I joined her. I think it went viral and Davido reposted it.”
As Shaw’s narrative unfolds, her infectious enthusiasm radiates through her words, transcending geographical barriers to resonate with audiences globally. The sheer vibrancy and zeal encapsulated within Shaw’s account embody the universal language of joy and celebration, uniting audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds in a shared experience of exhilaration and camaraderie.
This compelling account of Shaw’s ‘Davido celebration’ not only resonates with the intricacies of her personal journey but also serves as a testament to the unifying power of music, dance, and sporting triumph, crossing boundaries to forge connections that transcend the confines of language and culture.
