The Ultimate List of All African Dance Moves A - Z

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @kgarebeyamopedi2693
    @kgarebeyamopedi2693 3 года назад +84

    8:51 its actually 'zekhethe' not 'woza'. Amapiano is genre not dance style. you've missed 'pantsula' and 'thuso phala'

  • @camilagsoft
    @camilagsoft 2 года назад +12

    Amapiano (means The Pianos, actually a genre) - South Africa
    Alkayida (means Boys Are Tired) - Ghana
    Akwaaba - Ghana
    Azonto - Ghana
    Bella - Angola
    Chocobodi - Ghana
    Etigi - Nigeria
    Gweta - Togo
    Gwara Gwara - S.A.
    Idibala - S.A.
    Jerusalema - S.A.
    Jazze - Gabon
    Kupe - Ghana
    Kpakujemu - Nigeria
    Legwork - Nigeria
    Maplorly - Ivory Coast
    Network - Ghana
    Odi - Kenya
    Pilolo - Ghana
    Shaku Shaku - Nigeria
    Sekem - Nigeria
    Skelewu - Nigeria
    Shoki - Nigeria
    Telli - Ghana
    Woza (zekhethe) - S.A.
    Vosho - S.A.
    Zanku - Nigeria
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    More:
    Pantsula
    Thuso Phala

  • @jusplay7309
    @jusplay7309 2 года назад +126

    I sense a little tribalism brewing in the comments section. This is how they divide and conquer us. Doesn’t matter where its from just grab your brother’s hand and dance to the rhythm.

    • @godisgood8115
      @godisgood8115 2 года назад +8

      💯Let's rejoice and not fight anymore 🙌🙌

    • @tyedrichill8097
      @tyedrichill8097 Год назад +2

      It's important to proud of where you come from. But we come together to be better

    • @246Leel
      @246Leel Год назад

      Agreed as a people with many micro ethnicity within it we can no longer let those differences get in the way of the BIGGER PICTURE OR WE DESTINED FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF COLONIZATION . ANYONE pushing separation in detrimental ways is not of US

  • @tiam4773
    @tiam4773 2 года назад +2

    Am a Pacific islander and like most I always love African music and dance moves. No one can move like you guys. Kudos!!!

  • @BeccaDaily
    @BeccaDaily 2 года назад +12

    Recap:
    Ghana #1
    Nigeria #2
    South Africa #3
    then the rest......the good news is that, it's all about Africa. Love it!

  • @readandreaporg
    @readandreaporg 2 года назад +3

    You cant's go wrong with African dance. it keeps evolving and getting ever more interesting. I was just marveling on the energy of those South of Africa when it comes to dancing...wow

  • @sturbbornvideoz8547
    @sturbbornvideoz8547 2 года назад +5

    Africa to the world, happy to be born in Africa ✊🏿

    • @Leon-il2en
      @Leon-il2en 2 года назад

      Agree my African brother ✊🏻

  • @theresaweyeraneadialishowb6730
    @theresaweyeraneadialishowb6730 Год назад +8

    Ghana is obviously the king of dance moves

  • @endoweddominic3858
    @endoweddominic3858 2 года назад +4

    Live dance energy for Ghana abeg...
    Dey too good! 🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥

  • @MylesAD
    @MylesAD 2 года назад +10

    No other continent compares to Africa when it comes to Dance and Music. Although our Jamaican cousins are a very close 2nd to us.

    • @citizencoy4393
      @citizencoy4393 2 года назад

      Only thing true about this comment is Jamaica being 2nd. You know Exacly why… it’s why u even needed to make this comment 😂

    • @tombimashri8149
      @tombimashri8149 2 года назад

      1st is Congo 2nd Jamaica

  • @nsiahalbert9498
    @nsiahalbert9498 2 года назад +35

    I love my country Ghana🇬🇭🇬🇭

    • @LivA.-8943
      @LivA.-8943 2 года назад +2

      Same here, proud to be an African that comes from Ghana 🇬🇭

  • @silelowilfred8465
    @silelowilfred8465 3 года назад +2

    -Bhenga dance which was famous in the gqom days
    -Sjepa
    -Woza dance is actually called zekhethe
    -Pantsula dance style
    -Nayi le walk
    - Thuso phala
    -Amapiano is a whole genre with many dance styles or techniques e.g the pouncing cat which is really the first real dance to describe the amapiano movement. Then there other dances like Baleka, survivor, mlume, zekhethe, "shi shi" and various footwork usually freestyles by any dancer
    **note these are just some of the most Impactful dance moves from South Africa I can remember.

  • @Passion277
    @Passion277 Год назад +5

    Africa all the way, much love ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Optimusbeard-r7q
    @Optimusbeard-r7q Год назад +2

    We Ghanaians just love music and blast them non stop regardless of wherever it comes from and easily come up with dances for em. And most dance moves from Ghana comes from the GA people (Greater Accra Region of Ghana)

  • @matomem
    @matomem 3 года назад +9

    You forgot the Pantsula dance from South Africa. It was also used by Beyonce on Run the World (Girls) (Official Video). It is a popular dance which originated in the townships of South Africa.

  • @nkansahkwadwohumblelion
    @nkansahkwadwohumblelion 5 месяцев назад +3

    No wonder Ghana dominated,Ghana is the number one in the world when it comes to dancing 🇬🇭 🇬🇭 🇬🇭🙌👏

  • @graceupongraceampofo7769
    @graceupongraceampofo7769 2 года назад +8

    When it comes to dancing, its always GHANA. But there are some Congo moves that are interesting.

  • @belindabells_
    @belindabells_ 2 года назад +4

    South Africa is the best one when it comes to dancing moves🇿🇦❤️

    • @user-bt1wr8oy3x
      @user-bt1wr8oy3x 2 года назад +1

      No its congo

    • @belindabells_
      @belindabells_ 2 года назад +2

      it is South Africa

    • @Leon-il2en
      @Leon-il2en 2 года назад +1

      I agree, especially the boere dance from South Africa

    • @kissPhamous
      @kissPhamous Год назад +2

      No it's Ghana, not only Africa but the whole world, Ghana is the best when it comes to dance.

    • @belindabells_
      @belindabells_ Год назад +1

      @@kissPhamous Lol, false

  • @elaaustin5974
    @elaaustin5974 Год назад +3

    AFRICA STEPS , ARE TOTALLY AWESOME 👌 👏

  • @excutsdaily7335
    @excutsdaily7335 2 года назад +10

    Ghana the dance hub of Africa🇬🇭🇬🇭

  • @EstrellaBellaella-xs2wx
    @EstrellaBellaella-xs2wx Год назад +1

    Apdta ous, the praises to the creator for great dances worldwide and hygienic and clean.

  • @johnbanks3835
    @johnbanks3835 3 года назад +2

    Love the dances and the moves along with the music

  • @gideonanokye6192
    @gideonanokye6192 2 года назад +11

    the "skelewu" dance originated from ghana by 5five in the video "move back" not by davido

  • @JMBBrasil
    @JMBBrasil 2 года назад +2

    Glad to see Angola on the list!

  • @diffe7819
    @diffe7819 2 года назад +5

    I love Africa ❤️❤️⚡⚡
    🤞🤩
    From Nigeria

  • @EstrellaBellaella-xs2wx
    @EstrellaBellaella-xs2wx Год назад +3

    Poetry to poetry in motion. The moves like the ocean, rubbed in the body like lotion.

  • @ohafro
    @ohafro  3 года назад +2

    Your favorite Dance move 👇👇

    • @ProgressiveEconomicsSupporter
      @ProgressiveEconomicsSupporter 3 года назад +3

      Nice, always new, always fresh! No way to find that here in Europe 😁 can't decide which is best, though Ghana and south Africa seems to be highly creative.
      Thanks for also showing Jerusalema - great music, but better and cooler African dance versions are available than this basic non-African moves 😎

  • @havad3938
    @havad3938 2 года назад +2

    African dance is my favorite! Here from the US. Greaaattt narrating!

  • @baeisfood
    @baeisfood 2 года назад +3

    of course there are more dances from other countries in Africa. But this is about the ultimate dances..

  • @TechnoTradingFinance
    @TechnoTradingFinance Год назад +1

    Such an amazing moves!!! 👏 Africa raising up!

  • @DD18913
    @DD18913 2 года назад +1

    I'm Nigerian and legwork is very common for me but I'm most best doing shaku shaku and party with a jagaban hehe also getting sturdy

  • @marymensah7250
    @marymensah7250 2 года назад +4

    Proudly Ghanaian 👍

  • @heatherlawson1450
    @heatherlawson1450 2 года назад +4

    Ghana mi seh👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @swanubal508
    @swanubal508 2 года назад +2

    Why are they all so funky and catchy..
    Love from India

  • @mollymanzonza547
    @mollymanzonza547 2 года назад +3

    It's the way you left so many countries out Zimbabwe has so many good dance moves though

  • @dahlicieusequeenpantheretv31
    @dahlicieusequeenpantheretv31 2 года назад +7

    You forgot the congolaise 🇨🇩 danse ndombolo and lot off very good

    • @Arcange93iam
      @Arcange93iam 2 года назад +1

      Lol everyone can move their hips bruh, it ain't that special

    • @kasicastedvibepodcast
      @kasicastedvibepodcast 2 года назад +1

      We got food called dombolo SA

    • @CrunkKing232
      @CrunkKing232 Год назад +1

      @@Arcange93iam correction everyone can attempt to move their waists but not everyone can do it well 😂 plus Congolese dancing isn’t only about moving your waist.

  • @d.warren9197
    @d.warren9197 Год назад +1

    I love that y’all dance on the other beat❤❤❤❤❤

  • @mr.t9096
    @mr.t9096 2 года назад +18

    Now the question starts. You have only covered the music of a few African countries, and you left out a huge chunk of the continent. What did a frog say about the size of the sky while sitting at the bottom of a pond?

  • @coff_33
    @coff_33 Год назад +2

    God bless African people Mann yohhh

  • @ladydiamondprisca
    @ladydiamondprisca 2 года назад +2

    Makossa, ndombolo, soukouss, kizomba, etc.

  • @zainz7438
    @zainz7438 2 года назад +1

    Solid video. Thank you. I think these are the popular African dances, not all. Great video anyway.

  • @_real._sam
    @_real._sam 2 года назад +2

    Bazokizo from Kenya....was a vibe

  • @_pudu661
    @_pudu661 2 года назад +1

    thank youuuuuu!!!!!! I love afro dance, I only recently got introduce to the culture and this helps so much !!!! I love all these moves!

  • @yaadinon-fiction6181
    @yaadinon-fiction6181 2 года назад +1

    The Sekem looks like James Brown's famous move. Love the dances!

  • @kajokolewani7400
    @kajokolewani7400 2 года назад +2

    Afrika the Best AND highly creative people in the World!!!! No dou

  • @gwendolynlathe5415
    @gwendolynlathe5415 2 года назад

    Beautiful love it. I enjoy watching neat. Black dance. Respectfully they show more happiness with their culture

  • @Kouloleking
    @Kouloleking 2 года назад +8

    Most of the dance in west Africa come from Côte d'Ivoire you missed that. Also north Africa is Africa too. You focus on English speaking but French speaking has a lot of dance

  • @doreamonnobita4139
    @doreamonnobita4139 2 года назад +5

    I’m from Asia and I really think all dances are unique to our kind of dances and kind a telling me to dance with each shown dancer.
    Can you please please tell where or in which African country, I can learn all dance? I really want to learn them.

  • @lovablelilly9874
    @lovablelilly9874 8 месяцев назад +3

    4:43 They did Michael Jackson. I also saw some old African American dance from back in the day revised.

  • @coff_33
    @coff_33 Год назад +4

    Ghana thoo😭😭❤️❤️❤️

  • @nancyisabellesicilia8217
    @nancyisabellesicilia8217 2 года назад +2

    Thanks so much for showing all those moves. I love afrobeat ! Cheers from Canada ! I just subscribed to your channel. 😃

  • @kidrodie
    @kidrodie Год назад +2

    Look for miondoko from Kenya you will love,Rihanna danced miondoko at the Superbowl

  • @tombimashri8149
    @tombimashri8149 2 года назад +9

    I think Congolese are the dancing masters in whole of Africa.

  • @xtinedike4334
    @xtinedike4334 Год назад +1

    Gwara
    Zanku
    Gweta

  • @kingcorville
    @kingcorville 2 года назад +2

    very informative. thanks for this

  • @chritis7860
    @chritis7860 2 года назад +1

    Zambian dances... Oya mpu, gumu gumu

  • @kimerafrank1782
    @kimerafrank1782 Год назад +3

    Lets update this list with the empele dance ..a viral one currently in uganda .....empele to the world... african culture to the world

  • @Onlyhuman_1
    @Onlyhuman_1 Год назад +4

    You forgot to mention Chimwemwe dance from Zambia 🇿🇲

  • @temikolarinwa4927
    @temikolarinwa4927 2 года назад +2

    Fire list bro. Great work.

  • @schelettedorisme5707
    @schelettedorisme5707 2 года назад +2

    I love all of them

  • @ujuhelen1009
    @ujuhelen1009 2 года назад +2

    In Nigeria we have galala, conto and swuu, but they are not there, but I love you this

  • @inter-plug
    @inter-plug 2 года назад +8

    Nice video, but try to do more research and make a more complete list.
    let me help you atleast with the ones from my country, hoping other countries also
    Dance steps from Cameroon 🇨🇲 :
    - Bensikin
    - La Maitresse
    - La Trompette
    - Folie de Kitoko
    - Miogo Miaga
    - Samali
    - Tranches d'annanas
    - FupFap
    - Mimbong
    - Ndjang
    - Pingis
    - Chakumalu
    - ........
    OMG just noticed most of them don't even have names 🤣
    I will update this with a link to each dance step

    • @ohafro
      @ohafro  2 года назад

      Thanks 237 We Move. I really appreciate you taking the time to share this. Will look into them and make an updated video 🫡

    • @daglyeves87
      @daglyeves87 2 года назад +1

      I wish Cameroonians could do their dance moves on social media more. There is a lot even Africans do not know about them.

  • @philipgruzdev413
    @philipgruzdev413 2 года назад +1

    You explain very clear many thinks that i did not understand before about African dance. Continue and develop

    • @ohafro
      @ohafro  2 года назад

      Thanks a lot Philip. Have an amazing day

  • @d.warren9197
    @d.warren9197 Год назад +1

    Omg I’ve been looking for the “ shoki remix“ ❤❤❤

  • @waynebanks5325
    @waynebanks5325 2 года назад +2

    I really enjoyed the video, and you explain it very well love it. Wayne 😎👍 from Kansas City Missouri USA, be cool love it. Shalom.

    • @ohafro
      @ohafro  2 года назад

      I see you Wayne

  • @parryuwague3282
    @parryuwague3282 2 года назад +5

    You miss a lot of dance 💃 from Nigeria 🇳🇬

    • @e-man5654
      @e-man5654 2 года назад

      Was he supposed to post every single dances from Nigeria?

  • @user-bt1wr8oy3x
    @user-bt1wr8oy3x 2 года назад +8

    This list is null and void cause no Congo, they are the master's Angola too kuduro is a vibe

  • @earvetta
    @earvetta 2 года назад +3

    All of them are good workout dance

  • @titonjuguna4886
    @titonjuguna4886 2 года назад

    Love I sisters and brothers from Ifrica. East and North Ifrica we need to create dances...😁. Peace and Love

  • @gourethfita5949
    @gourethfita5949 2 года назад +5

    Jerusalem’s dance is from Angola, the music is from South Africa but who created the dance were Angolans

  • @Yemayas_follower
    @Yemayas_follower Год назад +2

    Kenya we here

  • @Honeysmma
    @Honeysmma 2 года назад +1

    Gweta is amazing bruh

  • @tabularasa3651
    @tabularasa3651 2 года назад +8

    Black people always look better when they dancing then white lol greetings from Wales

    • @Katy-xf8ov
      @Katy-xf8ov 2 года назад +2

      Yes. Black people are dancing with their soul😊😊.

  • @mbalimndebela1704
    @mbalimndebela1704 2 года назад +3

    😂😂😂😂😂😂man you added idibala😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂please do a part 2 and list the ones the comments mentioned

  • @AdaFlorea
    @AdaFlorea 2 года назад +2

    I love this video 😍 I learned new stuff 🥳🥳🥳

  • @wiamhaddani
    @wiamhaddani 2 года назад

    Mammia che bello!!

  • @priscamwewa2573
    @priscamwewa2573 2 года назад

    Imwe this guy always leaves Zambia in everything....🇿🇲🇿🇲

  • @mariaelisaoliveira7781
    @mariaelisaoliveira7781 3 года назад +2

    I love it!!!!!

    • @ohafro
      @ohafro  3 года назад

      I see you Maria

  • @xyz-vx6jo
    @xyz-vx6jo 3 года назад +2

    Lovely video🇿🇦

  • @thekusiwaa
    @thekusiwaa 7 месяцев назад +1

    🔥🔥🔥 Ghana 🇬🇭♥️

  • @jeanheard4615
    @jeanheard4615 2 года назад +1

    It is in our genes the beat the movements

  • @alicksikaluzwe8314
    @alicksikaluzwe8314 2 года назад +3

    What of Chimwemwe dance from Zambia 🇿🇲🇿🇲

  • @DaiiRobledo
    @DaiiRobledo 2 года назад +5

    Jerusalema dance is “dança da familia” from angola

  • @ekowvilasmens
    @ekowvilasmens 2 года назад +7

    In this Universe, dance moves are only about Ghana and South Africa. None else competes

  • @hamdiaghanammmh108
    @hamdiaghanammmh108 3 года назад +4

    Ghana has all

    • @Tiger_brave
      @Tiger_brave 2 года назад

      Do you even know to count?

    • @moore1523
      @moore1523 2 года назад +2

      Of course. Africa has always had dances but Azonto from Ghana is the very first widely used international trend that continues to this day. But be careful saying that because there will be people who were or were not privy to this info and will attack you for saying so.

    • @shalbec3232
      @shalbec3232 2 года назад

      It does not have all because he only names english speaking nation in africa not all africa 🤦🏿‍♀️

    • @jaminkuff2351
      @jaminkuff2351 2 года назад

      @@shalbec3232 you're a very slow thinker...

  • @victoriaamankwaa586
    @victoriaamankwaa586 2 года назад +4

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

  • @acwilliams09
    @acwilliams09 2 года назад +4

    I want to learn.

  • @ayaancali0065
    @ayaancali0065 3 года назад +5

    i hope my future husband will be from gambia or gana

  • @Adrienne_student
    @Adrienne_student Месяц назад

    I NEEDED THIS!!!!! 😍

  • @KatimokForestExclusive
    @KatimokForestExclusive 2 года назад +4

    Ghana people. Asanteni(Thank you)

  • @hasashafords3950
    @hasashafords3950 2 года назад +1

    FEELING LUCKY BORN AFRICAN

  • @monazy4728
    @monazy4728 2 года назад +4

    Africa 🌍 can't do any thing with out Ghana 🇬🇭& Nigeria 🇳🇬 .
    Am a Ghanaian (western part of Africa)
    So am speaking for the western side
    U can also speaking for where u are 4rm
    No fighting, ONE AFRICA 🌍

    • @kpqhibi1835
      @kpqhibi1835 2 года назад +5

      The Republic of South Africa says hello.

    • @forgweiwabua4441
      @forgweiwabua4441 2 года назад +4

      then say west africa is nothing without ghana n nigeria its better

    • @tombimashri8149
      @tombimashri8149 2 года назад

      Thought it was about dancing, Why is it that Ghana ND Nigerians always crave for praise ND validation. If U Tubers want to do well ND receive lots subs ND likes just sing praises for Ghana ND Nigeria. They crave approval ND praise

  • @RoseBasemera
    @RoseBasemera 3 года назад +3

    You missed Azonto

    • @ohafro
      @ohafro  3 года назад +2

      I see you Rose. Trust you good.
      Azonto is in there.

    • @RoseBasemera
      @RoseBasemera 3 года назад

      @@ohafro lemme look again. How come I missed an "A" ooppssss...
      🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃 And oh am good. Hope you are too

    • @ohafro
      @ohafro  3 года назад +1

      lol 😂

  • @JeffPryor
    @JeffPryor 2 года назад +1

    Thanks 🙏

  • @bettystarks4268
    @bettystarks4268 2 года назад +3

    I love my people we are owsome

  • @MichealDowner-s2g
    @MichealDowner-s2g Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤Mad Nerves The Dancer Aka ping Boss Like The Dancer

  • @come-n-see
    @come-n-see 2 года назад +2

    James Brown used to do sekem a long time ago

  • @kingsleyfestus2602
    @kingsleyfestus2602 4 месяца назад +1

    You miss out on galala, the greatest mainstream dance to come out of Nigeria

  • @devon9566
    @devon9566 2 года назад +5

    Not even adding a single dance from Madagascar, Mauritius, Comores, Seychelles... Like please, we're Africa too 😩

    • @holamartin9879
      @holamartin9879 2 года назад

      I don't know any dance from these countries you mentioned. And I'm sure a lot of people don't

    • @forgweiwabua4441
      @forgweiwabua4441 2 года назад +2

      @@holamartin9879 the owner of this video had to do proper research before doing what he did the titles makes us think just west and south africans have dance moves but its false he had to make us discover those moves we dont know yet he chose the easy way with a big title and a regular or poor job done

    • @priscillahenrisson1339
      @priscillahenrisson1339 2 года назад +1

      Amen to that,I’m originally from Mauritius n we have the” Sega dance”,which has a lot of hip moments,very energetic,wish it was shown,blessings to all fellow Africans around the world 🇲🇺🇦🇺✌️🙏🏻

    • @tombimashri8149
      @tombimashri8149 2 года назад +2

      Best you guyz make your own music ND Dance vloggs and show the world. I for one would v included you guyz bc u are Africans too. But please do some.

  • @MrMarranitto
    @MrMarranitto 2 года назад

    This is great :) I love it!!