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21st Dec 2017

Two moments at the Darts got everyone talking

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JOE

Devon Petersen, take a bow.

The South African darts player was in a typically relaxed mood prior to his clash with English 23rd seed Darren Webster in the first round of the World Darts Championship in Alexander Palace on Thursday night.

The 31-year-old Capetown native, known as the African Warrior, is held in affection in the darts world due to his relaxed demeanour and his slick dance moves.

He danced onto the stage to the tune of Shakira’s famous belter, “Waka Waka, (This time for Africa)” and he really did steal the show.

The man was enjoying himself, he soaked in the moment and made it his business to high five almost every member of the Ally Pally crowd on his entrance.

He doesn’t shy away from the spotlight, and he was lapping it up as he made his way to centre stage. He busted some slick dance moves, wowing the crowd with his simple but effective movements.

https://twitter.com/RoelofWijnsma/status/943949698674683905

Those watching on were in awe.

https://twitter.com/GregKerr_1/status/943950105903816709

Earlier in the night, another moment stole the show. 18th seed Kim Huybrechts was knocked out by James Richardson in a straight sets victory…

And the crowd loved it.