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.
Here it is… the trademark Devon Petersen dance – with a few new moves too! pic.twitter.com/1EHMePT76y
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 21, 2017
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.
Devon Peterson what a walk on 🎯
— Dean Thornton (@DMTkeepers) December 21, 2017
Imagine not liking Devon Peterson's walk on like
— Carl (@CMC97_) December 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/GregKerr_1/status/943950105903816709
Devon Peterson's walk on dance just puts a smile on your face #darts
— Rob Greenall (@PNEFC_Robg) December 21, 2017
Devon Peterson’s walk on is just great.
— Ash Cloke (@AshCloke) December 21, 2017
Earlier in the night, another moment stole the show. 18th seed Kim Huybrechts was knocked out by James Richardson in a straight sets victory…
ANOTHER SEED BITES THE DUST | James Richardson is VERY impressive, knocking out Kim Huybrechts to boot!#WHdarts #LoveTheDarts pic.twitter.com/us5j5EHdss
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 21, 2017
And the crowd loved it.
James Richardson: “It means a lot to me that song, vindaloo. Not just because it’s an England anthem, but because I like me curries.”
Fucking love the darts 😂
— Nick Owen (@nickofwigan) December 21, 2017
