Anthony Eduardo Pi Vila, the Cuban influencer widely known as Bota Compota, transformed a public bus in Cuba into a party scene during his September visit to the island. Singing alongside a group of women and girls, he performed the hit track "Dichávate" and echoed the phrases that skyrocketed him to online fame.
A video posted on his TikTok account on Monday captures the interior of the bus adorned with colorful balloons—pink, purple, white, yellow, and blue—while passengers sing and celebrate to the rhythm of the popular Cuban song. Bota Compota spices it up with his viral expressions, including the beloved line, "Fire, my little friends."
"What made me viral also had to be experienced by my people," the influencer wrote as a caption for the clip, sharing with his followers and family in Cuba the experience that catapulted him to fame from Miami.
The video quickly garnered over 22,700 views, 2,135 likes, and 67 comments, underscoring once again the strong connection Bota Compota maintains with his audience on the island.
This marks at least the third documented visit to Cuba by the influencer this year, as reported by CiberCuba. In June, he surprised his sister with an emotional reunion that amassed over 59,600 views, and he returned in July following the passing of his father, with that post reaching more than 128,000 views.
During his mid-September trip, Bota Compota visited his parents' graves with flowers, and the bus party video is part of the same visit.
Bota Compota rose to viral fame in April 2026 thanks to spontaneous clips recorded from his car while working as an Amazon delivery driver in Miami. His carefree and spirited renditions of Cuban urban tracks resonated deeply with both the diaspora and Cubans on the island.
His rendition of "Dichávate," featuring comedic quips and the catchphrase "What kind of fire, my little friends?" significantly boosted his popularity. Cuban entertainment figures like Lenier Mesa and Dany Ome publicly supported him from the beginning of his viral journey.
"Dichávate," the urban track featured in the video, was released on December 24, 2025, by Ya Ice Dilan, Rey Tony, Helabusador, and DJ Honda. By January 2026, it had gained substantial traction on TikTok and surpassed 70 million views on YouTube by July of that year.
International artists such as Maluma, Bad Gyal, and Ryan Castro, along with soccer player Vinícius Jr., have used the track, helping to elevate the global profile of Cuban urban music.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bota Compota's Bus Party in Cuba
Who is Bota Compota?
Bota Compota is the online persona of Anthony Eduardo Pi Vila, a Cuban influencer known for his humorous takes on Cuban urban music and viral videos.
What song did Bota Compota perform on the bus?
Bota Compota performed "Dichávate," a popular Cuban urban track, during the bus party in Cuba.
How did Bota Compota become famous?
He gained fame in April 2026 through spontaneous video clips recorded while working as an Amazon delivery driver in Miami, where he showcased his vibrant renditions of Cuban urban music.