On TikTok, the distorted phrase “Ahlelele Ahlelas” went viral with a bulging-eyed fish.
It started as a misheard lyric before transforming into a brainrot meme.
Many TikTok users were syncing the chant, posting a weird fish-like bird with it, and more.
Users have also started adding the audio to edits of Dejon from Love Island UK.
In this guide, you’ll learn what does Ahlele Ahlelas mean on TikTok (in English), also known as ah lelele ahlelas, and the original song/lyrics.
Ahlele Ahlelas meaning
Ahlele Ahlelas is a phonetic gibberish that exploded in popularity on TikTok.
It’s actually a misheard lyric from the song, “Ma Tnsani” by South African producer Vanco, featuring vocals by Aya.
The original lyric of the song is “Ahla laila , ahla nas”, which translates to “the best night, the best people”.
The phrase evokes good vibes, parties, or memorable gatherings.
However, TikTok transformed the phrase into nonsensical and scary edits.
The most popular video using the audio is a video of a weird-looking bird-like fish.
The video was uploaded by @tviysestra on TikTok and has over 18 million views.
Ahlele Ahlelas original song
The Ahlele Ahlelas original song is “Ma Tnsani (Yalla Habibi),” released in April 2025 on Afro Republik.
It’s an infectious Afro house track blending South African rhythms with Kuwaiti vocal flair.
Kuwaiti sister duo AYA (also known as AYA.SYSTEM) delivers soaring Arabic vocals.
The lyric, “Ahla laila , ahla nas”, “أحلى ليلة وأحلى ناس“, is misheard as “Ahlele Ahlelas” and became a meme on TikTok.
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