Ghanaians were tweaking over 1000 years before they introduced it to the world. People are doing it now on social media. " check out "Borborbor " dance from the Volta region of Ghana 🇬🇭. Bro! your jaw will drop it the a nice and amazing dance [the tweaking ] is incredible to watch bro !
Yes, family, every hand gesture tells a story, every movement communicate, I used learned what the meaning was, but since I left Ghana over 40years ago, I lost what the movement represents, also the drums do communicate, thanks for shedding light on Ghana, and in Africa in general!
As a African American man, when I was a kid I use to wonder where our rhythm and dance improvisation came from, now as a adult and with youtube I know.
Adowa dance (hand gestures/movements) by the Ashantes are usually performed to tell stories, warnings, what's about to take place in the villages, and what/messages sent through de chief-linguist to deliver to its people especially in de villages or even in some local communities as well.
The colour white symbolizes victory: we wear white for various reasons 1. Parties 2. Naming ceremonies 3. Weddings 4. Some festivals 5. Christmas celebrations
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The white cloth is worn when the deceased is seventy years and above to celebrate having lived an entire life. Rather than a cause for sadness, it is seen as a joyous occasion. The white also, in some cultures, represents resurrection and victory over death. White clothes symbolize the innocence of the new baby, and other bright colors are used to express happiness. This tradition is connected to Ghana's culture because family is essential to people here. White is our celebratory and good luck color, and the idea is when you start with white clothes, the rest of the year will be full of good luck and celebrations. And we wear white clothes for a festive occasions, cleansing rites, and pureness.
White is for the funerals of people who are age 85+. We celebrate their full lives instead of mourning them. We give thanks and praise to God for the gift of their lives! ✝️
Every dance move has a meaning and we also communicate with the drums while dancing. Dance moves are carefully chosen especially in the presence of chiefs and elders.
I'm Ghanaian but I see some similarities between the Frafra dance of Ghana and the Tswana & Zulu traditional dances of South Africa. Any South African here to confirm or otherwise?
Traditionally the Ga tribe has white as its colour. Twins are also expected to wear white mostly as they are considered sacred and highly valued in Ga culture. There’s a traditional Ga festival dedicated to twins.
Borborbor is also in Togo where I’m from and it’s a body workout lol. Nah but it’s really a fun dance and last time I spent hours watching videos on it and listening to the music
The ADOWA/ KETE dance needs to be elaborated on. The video y’all got for it isn’t accurate at all! Adowa is waaay tooo complex than it just being graceful😂😂. The drums communicate with the dancers and the dance communicates to the people… All these dances are great!
In Africa all countries each country we have different types of tribes and these tribes have different types of traditional dances like Uganda where am from we do have many different tribes and types of traditional dancing that even not filmed or recorded on social media not even known internationally but very famous in Uganda also Tanzania. The dances are really good to the point you can wonder 💭 how they do it using their back, hips, 🍑 and waste it’s bad that it’s not recorded for the world to see how black people are naturally talented and being destroyed by the politicians. Thank you guys for showing at least somethings about blacks Big love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yes, we wear whites during christening, naming ceremonies, when an older (from 70 yrs & up) dies, they usually dress white & black on the sunday (last day of funeral celebration), New years eve church services, and anytime someone celebrates some type of victory, winning anytime, and other good/positive occasions
The white on late day during funeral is Thanksgiving to the most high that's why we wear white and also some tribe do wear white throughout when the dead person is over 100yrs
The Adowa dance hand gestures are usually done during festivals, durbars, enstoolment of chiefs ans issue warnings in case some folks are reported/rumored to be doing things that are considered unlawful, disgracefull, or barnaric and being warned not to repeat again. And these things have mostly taken place and the traditional kings/queens/chief elders & places are aware of them. Thats when de dancers are taught to show the warnings in damcing to send message to the audience.🫣🤷🏾♂️
Missed a very prominent one. Agbadza performed by the Anlo in the eastern region. Beautiful shoulder movements. Very unique. Ask to be taught it when you get to Ghana.
The Wulormei (High Priests) and Woryei (Priestesses) of the GaDangme (Ga and Dangme) people wear pure white! We also wear white to celebrate births, and for funerals of elderly people (age 85+). Black and white is also used to celebrate the death of elderly people who are aged between 75 years and 84 years old!
They tried to destroy us but with the help of the almighty creator and nature, they couldn’t. Let’s come together and refine our culture both outside Africa and within Africa, we are the children of the earth 🌍🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎
Black & White in the Ashanti Society during the last day of funeral rites (Sunday) is for Thanksgiving. Moreover if Parents loose the first child (not literally the first born) they also wear White.
Wow! The American lady's reaction to the traditional dances shows she has the African vibes in her blood. Can guys watching help to provide her with tuition on African dances. African Dance tutors let's hear from you. Funding will be provided.
There are thousands of traditional dances and even some better dance moves did not make it to the list. The best for me is "simpa dance", it's kind of boboobo but in different styles and moves. Its popular in northern Ghana and some tribes in Togo.
Adowa dance as was said can be easy but very complicated… you can see it and mimic but you may stopped if you’ve not been taught how to dance it properly. You can dance adowa in a way that the meaning of your hand gestures can be insulting to the royals and you may be stopped if you’re not pardoned… it’s the main dance of the Ashantis or Akans in general
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Looking at your wife facial expressions and smiles, she is filled with joy and happiness when reacting to Ghana videos. Thanks for promoting Africa
Motherland everything is beautiful 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
Ghanaians were tweaking over 1000 years before they introduced it to the world. People are doing it now on social media. " check out "Borborbor " dance from the Volta region of Ghana 🇬🇭. Bro! your jaw will drop it the a nice and amazing dance [the tweaking ] is incredible to watch bro !
Yes, family, every hand gesture tells a story, every movement communicate, I used learned what the meaning was, but since I left Ghana over 40years ago, I lost what the movement represents, also the drums do communicate, thanks for shedding light on Ghana, and in Africa in general!
Any Ghanaian traditional dance compilation without "AGBAZA" is incomplete period😎
Smile 😁
Very true…was also looking for the AGBAZA
Thanks nyebro Akpe kaka.
Did you watch the video? He just picked 10 out of many.
English comprehension is not for everyone l😂. He only chose 10 traditional dances so chill OK.
As a African American man, when I was a kid I use to wonder where our rhythm and dance improvisation came from, now as a adult and with youtube I know.
You are always welcome to ghana
God bless our homeland Ghana 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭❤️🥰
Tnx for reacting to Ghanaian dances you’re one of my favorite couples on RUclips we gonna teach you the Ga dance 😊
Adowa dance (hand gestures/movements) by the Ashantes are usually performed to tell stories, warnings, what's about to take place in the villages, and what/messages sent through de chief-linguist to deliver to its people especially in de villages or even in some local communities as well.
Yeah that's what we do Ghana country for life 🇬🇭💯❤
The colour white symbolizes victory: we wear white for various reasons
1. Parties
2. Naming ceremonies
3. Weddings
4. Some festivals
5. Christmas celebrations
As well as Easter Sunday
Lol you will definitely sweat…I’m a cultural dancer and this involves energy but it’s fun so you don’t feel tired😂
United States of Africa have a beautiful culture and we really love and cherish our culture , Ghana🇬🇭 the Gateway to all beautiful culture of United State of Africa
The white cloth is worn when the deceased is seventy years and above to celebrate having lived an entire life. Rather than a cause for sadness, it is seen as a joyous occasion. The white also, in some cultures, represents resurrection and victory over death.
White clothes symbolize the innocence of the new baby, and other bright colors are used to express happiness. This tradition is connected to Ghana's culture because family is essential to people here.
White is our celebratory and good luck color, and the idea is when you start with white clothes, the rest of the year will be full of good luck and celebrations.
And we wear white clothes for a festive occasions, cleansing rites, and pureness.
White is for the funerals of people who are age 85+. We celebrate their full lives instead of mourning them. We give thanks and praise to God for the gift of their lives! ✝️
You are right on point very true 👍 👏 👌. You know the culture.
Every dance move has a meaning and we also communicate with the drums while dancing. Dance moves are carefully chosen especially in the presence of chiefs and elders.
Can you guys please do video on Togo? There are similarities to Ghana cause we share a border but we have our own charm.
Every dances moves have a meaning in Ghana.
Really enjoyed watching this video. First time commenting ❤from Accra Ghana
Welcome to the family!
This dance compilation is never complete without the Almighty Agbadza dance from the Volta Region.
Interesting @ 3:56 dance #9 Adowa some of the leg movements has similar movements to a dance done eSwatini (formerly Swaziland).
Not complete without the Agbaja dance by the ewes.
He chose Boboobgo instead of agbaza
Am Ga and we white during festivals, rituals for twins or any celebrations that has to do with twins they are considered as blessing
I laught loud when u said whole lot my mama blessed me a bit😂😂😂👏👏🇧🇼
The white are also used for outdooring of newborns or success
I'm Ghanaian but I see some similarities between the Frafra dance of Ghana and the Tswana & Zulu traditional dances of South Africa. Any South African here to confirm or otherwise?
South African here, I see what you mean
@@Mbali_OThanks for the reply🙏🏾
I saw two dances that resemble those we do in Botswana called phathisi and setapa dance
Traditionally the Ga tribe has white as its colour. Twins are also expected to wear white mostly as they are considered sacred and highly valued in Ga culture. There’s a traditional Ga festival dedicated to twins.
Borborbor is also in Togo where I’m from and it’s a body workout lol. Nah but it’s really a fun dance and last time I spent hours watching videos on it and listening to the music
Great show beautiful dances thank you to share it it was nice to watch
The ADOWA/ KETE dance needs to be elaborated on. The video y’all got for it isn’t accurate at all! Adowa is waaay tooo complex than it just being graceful😂😂. The drums communicate with the dancers and the dance communicates to the people…
All these dances are great!
Adowa is beautiful ❤❤❤
In Africa all countries each country we have different types of tribes and these tribes have different types of traditional dances like Uganda where am from we do have many different tribes and types of traditional dancing that even not filmed or recorded on social media not even known internationally but very famous in Uganda also Tanzania. The dances are really good to the point you can wonder 💭 how they do it using their back, hips, 🍑 and waste it’s bad that it’s not recorded for the world to see how black people are naturally talented and being destroyed by the politicians. Thank you guys for showing at least somethings about blacks
Big love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Awesome video 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 chaaaale the agbaja/agbadza requests plenty oooo😂 I love watching agbadza dancers break their backs tho
Am proud of been an AFRICAN and also black.
Yes, we wear whites during christening, naming ceremonies, when an older (from 70 yrs & up) dies, they usually dress white & black on the sunday (last day of funeral celebration), New years eve church services, and anytime someone celebrates some type of victory, winning anytime, and other good/positive occasions
Volta region so Amazing 🇬🇭🥰💗💗💗
The white on late day during funeral is Thanksgiving to the most high that's why we wear white and also some tribe do wear white throughout when the dead person is over 100yrs
The Adowa dance hand gestures are usually done during festivals, durbars, enstoolment of chiefs ans issue warnings in case some folks are reported/rumored to be doing things that are considered unlawful, disgracefull, or barnaric and being warned not to repeat again. And these things have mostly taken place and the traditional kings/queens/chief elders & places are aware of them.
Thats when de dancers are taught to show the warnings in damcing to send message to the audience.🫣🤷🏾♂️
Beautiful and thank you!
Missed a very prominent one. Agbadza performed by the Anlo in the eastern region. Beautiful shoulder movements. Very unique. Ask to be taught it when you get to Ghana.
The Wulormei (High Priests) and Woryei (Priestesses) of the GaDangme (Ga and Dangme) people wear pure white! We also wear white to celebrate births, and for funerals of elderly people (age 85+). Black and white is also used to celebrate the death of elderly people who are aged between 75 years and 84 years old!
The dance no 5 is from the Upper East people the Frafra, Grusi its called Nagla
We have more than 15 dances in the volta region of Ghana but it seems like volta region is underated 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Wearing white also signifies success 😊
They tried to destroy us but with the help of the almighty creator and nature, they couldn’t. Let’s come together and refine our culture both outside Africa and within Africa, we are the children of the earth 🌍🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎
Very true!!!
Borbor is OLD TIME TWERKING lol
I still stand behind the fact that Uganda has the best traditional dances in Africa. The complex levels and Burundi.
Can I see the Ugandan dance please. Any link you can share?
I like the Rwandan dances, looks elegant
Yes that's Ghana volta region 🇬🇭🔥❤💖✌
You can also wear white during baby christening or during victory of an event
Proud Nzema
much love from ghana❤
This beautiful ❤
I’m a Krobo girl I’ll be glade to teach you my dance
Black & White in the Ashanti Society during the last day of funeral rites (Sunday) is for Thanksgiving.
Moreover if Parents loose the first child (not literally the first born) they also wear White.
The number 8 is my tribe the Ga tribe dance 💃🏾 is kpalogo
Your wife's reaction is very funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Agreed 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wow! The American lady's reaction to the traditional dances shows she has the African vibes in her blood. Can guys watching help to provide her with tuition on African dances. African Dance tutors let's hear from you. Funding will be provided.
Lots of energy ooooo
My dear brethren 😂❤❤
We wear white when a baby is born, on the day of the official naming of that baby, and
Also white can be worn in weddings
I'm the one in the adowa dance video. I can teach you adowa 😂 😂 😂
😄 Thank you!
There are thousands of traditional dances and even some better dance moves did not make it to the list. The best for me is "simpa dance", it's kind of boboobo but in different styles and moves. Its popular in northern Ghana and some tribes in Togo.
the adowa is a speaking dance both hand and leg movement has it meaning and what it speaks about
I will like to meet you when you come to Ghana 🇬🇭 I'm a new subscriber
"We are not going to this Festival" 😂😂😂. You are funny
Togolese also dance like this
Yeah,since we have ewe people in both countries
Adowa dance as was said can be easy but very complicated… you can see it and mimic but you may stopped if you’ve not been taught how to dance it properly. You can dance adowa in a way that the meaning of your hand gestures can be insulting to the royals and you may be stopped if you’re not pardoned… it’s the main dance of the Ashantis or Akans in general
2:30 Borborborborbor tear me😂😂😂💔
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When u go to the cultural centre in Ashanti u can learn the dance and many cultures
As a fraction frame I was surprised to see my cultural dance 😀😀😀😀
We wear white during child naming ceremony
I will teach you how to dance Apatampa from the Fanti tribe
Final days of traditional festivals too
Beautiful ❤️
i have noticed most of the names af west africans- Ghana, Nigeria, sound similarly to the luo Tribe of east africa
I did not see the ewe or krobo dance which is one of the favourites
They started with bobobo.
U r very wrong sir… Borborbor is Ewe for “go down low”
@@adminbentley5752 so we are educating you. Accept your mistake and move on. You wanted to play the tribal card here and you have been proven wrong.
Kofi Annan isn't a Fanti but Akwamu from the eastern region.
Why is is that his funeral was held in Kumasi and in the central region? Annan is mostly a Fante name but many of his relatives migrated to Kumasi.
Kofi’s father was Fante. His mom hails from Akwamu but they lived in Kumasi.
@@NanaKNOwusu His family is from Akwamu, Fante and Asante. Both his parents were half Fante.
Beautiful very beautiful.
Beautiful
Kete is like the aggressive version of Adwoa...
Go to cultural centre at Kumasi they will teach you how to dance
Imma put y’all on for dance lessons
Try also mutuashi dance from congo
Outdooring, wedding and church service too Ghanaians uses white clothes
Where’s the dagomba dance damba I’m aka but trust me the north part of Ghana has the best dancer
Borborbor is number 1.
End of Discussion!!!
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You are an Ashanti woman so ,we will link you to our sisters to teach you Adowa
Ghanaians usually wear white on happy occasions and black on sad ones.
8:33 nagla dance 🙌😁
I will teach you Adowa and K3te...am an Asante
Ghana Music without AGBADza is no compilation
She said the Chingy the Chicken, 😂 Right Thur song.
The Ga’s wear white celebrating the gids
Home sweet home 🤣🤣🤣🤣💃💃💃💃❣️💯
We wear white in weddings and child naming
Didn't U know that your modern twerking is originate from African traditional dance...is good U learning all the history
White is actually the traditional color of the GAs
Adowa c'est la danse des princesses.
The white colour is the traditional colour for GA tribe
I will teach you the dance!
Bobobo also dance in Togo
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