The 'aka kiro' audio took off as part of a TikTok trend built around the bold contrast of red and yellow, with creators pairing the chant with outfit swaps, makeup transitions and fast colour-graded edits. The exact origin of the recording is unclear, but its repetitive, chant-like structure made it easy to loop and lip-sync, which helped it travel quickly across short-form video platforms. It remains popular because the phrase is simple, the delivery is upbeat, and the two-colour theme gives creators a clear visual hook.