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The seven-time world champion Mikaela Shiffrin never fails to keep her fans entertained. Her influence extends far beyond the slopes. Shiffrin is equally impressive in the mountain or on social media. It’s always interesting to see athletes like her evolving their careers beyond their sports and using platforms like TikTok to share their lives with their supporters.

A recent TikTok video Mikaela Shiffrin shared tagging ABBA went viral. Fans are super excited to see her pretty dance moves along with Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Felix Monsen, and Adrian Smiseth Sejersted. Let’s see what’s all the fuss about!

Mikaela Shiffrin’s Dance Fever See How TikTok and The Band ABBA Lit up the Internet”

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Mikaela Shiffrin showcased her dance moves with fellow ski-mates on the song ‘Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)‘-ABBA. Along with delivering some high-stakes performances in the competition, she is also posting entertaining videos in social media.

In 1971, the famous Swedish pop singer Agnetha Fältskog married Björn Ulvaeus. Their union led to the formation of the iconic pop group called ABBA. Before ABBA, the four members—Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad—were involved in a cabaret act called “Festfolket‘. Festfolket is playfully played on the Swedish words for “party people” and “engaged couples.

Soon after, in a stroke of genius, they came together as ABBA, an acronym formed from their first names—Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Anni-Frid. ABBA’s public image was characterized by their clean-cut appearance and radiant smiles. They cleverly leveraged their status as two romantically involved couples, which undoubtedly contributed to their widespread appeal.

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” marked a departure from ABBA’s clean image. Recorded in August 1979 for a North American tour. This song, sung by Fältskog, is evidence of Scandinavian frankness. Its lyrics tell the story of a hopeless woman alone in her apartment, watching late-night television while the autumn wind howls outside. In her desire for affection, she passionately cries out, “Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight“. Pleading for someone to help chase away the shadows of her loneliness. This song showcased ABBA’s ability to address raw and relatable emotions through their music.

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TikTok surely acted as a medium to Double the Value of ABBA’s net worth

The total net worth of the legendary pop group now reaches over US$1.1 billion, with each member worth US$200-300 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Years after the song had been released TikTok found its trend in it. The band is making money from royalties on their earlier music to this day. Nearly 400 million albums have been sold over the decades, according to Reuters. In addition, to movies, the band continues to make money from the Abba Museum in Stockholm.

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In another recent video, Shiffrin could be seen sharing a simple workout that gets her ready to hit the slopes. The incredible athlete working out in her gym or she is dancing to the trends. It’s great to see that she is committed to standing out and making the most of her solo gym sessions!  Shriffin’s ability to maintain a strong online presence while nailing in her skiing career is impressive. This shows how the three-time Olympic winner can use social media to connect with her fans on a more personal level.

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