A very proud Efik woman here 👌 As a kid I was taught the intricate dance steps of the ekombi dance by my father. It's a tradition that all Efik women know how to dance the ekombi dance. A beautiful, graceful and cool heritage....my pride.
I am from the Igbo tribe but while I was in primary school I was among the student selected to dance the ekombi back then with all the intricate and delicate dance steps and the attire. Till today I love the Efik and Netim dance steps. I can spend hours watching them dance
My culture,my heritage.Each time I watch this video,it reminds me of my late father.He was all the way when it comes to culture with his angelic voice and drumming skills.Rest On Chief.
This is an incredible complex rhythm of drum sounds that I have ever heard. The melody of the lead drummer locks in rhythm with the steps of the dances. The other two drums, the rattle, and the chanting take everything to another level that is just mysterious.
This is completely the age long Ekombi dance of the Efik people of Calabar.The music, drumming,the vocalling,attires and the dancers are all pure Efik custom and culture.This is truly the Ekombi of the Efiks not the choreography by imitators. Incidentally,except you are Efik you won't understand the secret in the dance steps.Although the neighbouring tribes try to copy,the difference is always clear.
@@f.a.archibong251 the neighbouring tribes don't try to copy. But they most likely emigrated from same culture. That's why languages, names and culture are similar
I'm from Spain But i was living in Nigeria in Ibadan When i was a child, i would like to learn ekombi dance. Send me a tutorial video Please. It's so beautiful, Nice, great.
Honestly I too much love my culture and I miss it currently cuz I'm not in the country but I can't wait to go back home, Efik Edi mbakara ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ekombi Dancers here are Iban Mbobi in Heaven. They are daughters of Obong that have gone through the ritual (Fattening Home) in Heaven that make them goddesses. Abang Dancers. Thank You Father.
The Efik Eburutu people are part of the lost tribes of the Ephraim family of Israel..The word Hebrew got corrupted over the years to Ebru..Eburu as the sourjouned from the Red sea across Africa.The word Eburutu got derived from Eburu a corruption of Hebrew and Ututu(a town in Afikpo)the Ebrus sojourned at before moving down the River Cross to Arochukwu,Uruan and finally to CALABAR in search of the land of Canaan.That is why Calabar to the Efiks is also. Canaan City.
@@sengekehinde6093 . States are abitrary. In the 80s both states were one. The cultural similarities are all that matter. Efik and Ibibio (which I am) are definitely a people divided.
@@thewordsmith5440 Yes I will explain to you ibibo is the origin of both cross river state and Akwa ibom Ibibo _from ibibo we the efilk, and other languages We are all the same people
Sorry,if you are not Efik,you will never grab the Ekombi steps..Maybe you could learn the choreogrphed imitation.I bet you even if you understudy the dance shown in this video for ten years,you will never be able to dance the original Ekombi of the Efiks of CALABAR unless you are Efik.
Eyen Efik Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. Born in American of Efik parents, I would like to share with my children the customs of our people. I have been gone far too long to understand the meaning of the song. Could you please share. I am isolated from my people, so loss of language. Blessings!
Etidot, Etidot Nkanika (Ete Nyong, Eyen Obong in BCS), Nkanika (Nkanika Ekpe) amia Udighe Ederi. Etidot Nkanika, Nkanika amia Udighe Ederi. Ekafo (Okobo) Ekedi Owo Abasi Ooo. Etefo (The Holy Spirit) Ekedi Okworo Iko Nyin Ooo. Etidot, Etidot Nkanika, Nkanika Amia Udighe Ederi. Ekpe Obu (Esang) ono enye Ikang and cut and cut him free with the Sword of The Spirit (Esang). Thank You Father.
A very proud Efik woman here 👌 As a kid I was taught the intricate dance steps of the ekombi dance by my father. It's a tradition that all Efik women know how to dance the ekombi dance. A beautiful, graceful and cool heritage....my pride.
Very Nice
So interesting
I’m American born and would love to learn!
A very proud Efik man here.
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I am from the Igbo tribe but while I was in primary school I was among the student selected to dance the ekombi back then with all the intricate and delicate dance steps and the attire. Till today I love the Efik and Netim dance steps. I can spend hours watching them dance
❤
Not all the intricate ma, and not the steps... Except you are saying you have gone through the rituals?
The dancers are so calm while dancing the real Ekombi, not those jumpologist in the name of dancing Ekombi... God bless you my people 👋👋👋👋👋
Did you just say jumpologist 😂😂😂😂😂😂
One of my best Efik songs. Efik edi Mbakara! Efik edi Uyai. Efik edi mfoniso
My culture,my heritage.Each time I watch this video,it reminds me of my late father.He was all the way when it comes to culture with his angelic voice and drumming skills.Rest On Chief.
I love my efik heritage so much so proud to be from Calabar we are the best
Please can you tell me about your traditional
Eyen efik till the end.
I still come back to watch this. I miss home 😢
AFRICA LIVE!!!!!!! I Love it they are throwing down so graceful and beautiful my sista's
I from america. I miss home. I will return someday soon.
We're delightfully awaiting for your return sibling 🎉
I can never get tired of my culture efik is the best
This is an incredible complex rhythm of drum sounds that I have ever heard. The melody of the lead drummer locks in rhythm with the steps of the dances. The other two drums, the rattle, and the chanting take everything to another level that is just mysterious.
Very great observations
This is completely the age long Ekombi dance of the Efik people of Calabar.The music, drumming,the vocalling,attires and the dancers are all pure Efik custom and culture.This is truly the Ekombi of the Efiks not the choreography by imitators. Incidentally,except you are Efik you won't understand the secret in the dance steps.Although the neighbouring tribes try to copy,the difference is always clear.
@@f.a.archibong251 the neighbouring tribes don't try to copy. But they most likely emigrated from same culture. That's why languages, names and culture are similar
I can't keep count of how many times I still come back to watch this video. Love it
My too, pride efik
Looking forward to going back to the town I grew up in: CALABAR. Forty years of living in a foreign country seems like torture.
please come back oh
Will be nice to have you ❤
I'm from Spain But i was living in Nigeria in Ibadan When i was a child, i would like to learn ekombi dance. Send me a tutorial video Please. It's so beautiful, Nice, great.
I love this culture, Efik Edi mbakara
Love to Efik people from Europe!!!
Beautiful Calabar girls graceful dance walks very precious and precised rhythm.
The Ekombi dance is the best traditional dance in the world
Oh da! Kop mbre!
Ado ata mbre. 💃💃💃💃
Tìng sonnğ uyò
I am from uyo born in calabar I have been in Lagos for many years now I just miss home
Honestly I too much love my culture and I miss it currently cuz I'm not in the country but I can't wait to go back home, Efik Edi mbakara ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ekombi Dancers here are Iban Mbobi in Heaven. They are daughters of Obong that have gone through the ritual (Fattening Home) in Heaven that make them goddesses. Abang Dancers. Thank You Father.
Am proud Efik
Miss home oooh
Wow I love this my mom always told me about my people from calabar ♥️♥️♥️♥️and I just can't wait to see them
The slim man's voice is really nice. I keep coming back to watch this video. I love ekombi dance though I can't dance it
This is so lovely and captivating. Not my language but am so in love with the whole thing.
Na so! Edi sungsung!
And This is the Origin of the Salsa dancing in Latino Countries!
That along the dances from the Kongo region(Bakongo)
@@mikailm6934 You're definitely correct. This is so beautiful!
God bless the Canaan city we are the best,very rich and beautiful people.
The Efik Eburutu people are part of the lost tribes of the Ephraim family of Israel..The word Hebrew got corrupted over the years to Ebru..Eburu as the sourjouned from the Red sea across Africa.The word Eburutu got derived from Eburu a corruption of Hebrew and Ututu(a town in Afikpo)the Ebrus sojourned at before moving down the River Cross to Arochukwu,Uruan and finally to CALABAR in search of the land of Canaan.That is why Calabar to the Efiks is also. Canaan City.
Once you see the owners of ekombi dancing their dance you know not all those plagiarisers jumping up and down like earth worms
Lols
I tire ooo
Beautiful!
So proud to be an Efik person wait beautiful culture
The difference is very clear, others are still trying to learn this unique rich cultural heritage from the Efiks.
I love my culture especially the Ekombi Dance of which I know very well how to dance.
See such Numerous uplifting Replies. Very REAL. I love and endorse these Replies. Once a Dancer, never forgotten
A soft and gentle dance. This is indeed a beauty to behold.
Those daughters are so graceful!
My mum is from Ikot Nakanda
My dad is Uyo
I love to be part of this dance
The song and the dance move me al ays
my culture gives me so ,much joy this is beautiful
I love Calabar culture is lovely
Only Efik Ebrutu can dance this way: the original Ekombi, so enticing, the sound alone is out of this world.
I miss home so much..beautiful video.
Awesome- Rich Efik Culture
I so much love this. Proudly Efik.
Am proud to be from Akwa Cross..
Peace Leo Can you explain the relation between Ibibio and Efik? They were all apart of the Kalabari Kingdom?
Peace Leo and me too
there is nothing like'I'M FROM AKWACROSS'....if ur from akwa ibom,ur from akwa ibom and vice versa
@@sengekehinde6093 . States are abitrary. In the 80s both states were one. The cultural similarities are all that matter. Efik and Ibibio (which I am) are definitely a people divided.
@@thewordsmith5440
Yes I will explain to you ibibo is the origin of both cross river state and Akwa ibom
Ibibo _from ibibo we the efilk, and other languages
We are all the same people
I really miss home
love this dance a lot....
Efilk edi mbakara
Please can I get the lyrics and translation of this song
Me too mbok 🙏🏾 I have been playing this song for years not knowing the meaning!
Love my culture
Forever proud of my heritage
I love this, proudly Efik
Eyen Efik mbok fiak nno efen edi ke abighi akagha mbok eyen ekami
I'm so proud to be Efik
This is exactly like the Oroko people of Cameroon (Balue, Balondo, Bakundu, Ngolo, Batanga, Bakoko etc). Very interesting!!
Blessed Ngoe these people are ejagham (called efik in Nigeria)
Blessed Ngoe, they are the same people separated by boundaries..Calabar shares boundaries with the Orokos of Cameroon..
Nice one
African Child ejagham and efik are two different tribes from the same state. Ejegham don’t dance ekombi, they have their own dance.
@@abohohio4239 good to no that
Absolutely the best!
Nice
Am proud to be an akwa ibom bear, I love dancing ekongbi
Sorry,if you are not Efik,you will never grab the Ekombi steps..Maybe you could learn the choreogrphed imitation.I bet you even if you understudy the dance shown in this video for ten years,you will never be able to dance the original Ekombi of the Efiks of CALABAR unless you are Efik.
This is EFIK culture. Not akwa ibom. Leave people’s culture alone.
I'm proudly to be an efik and ekobi is my best dance
Kusung Kusung .. the late Rex Lawson used this on one of his song. I just realized that one of his song about Gowon was actually nabo.
Thank You Father(Obong Nyin , Obu). Thine the Glory.
Efik edi mmakara
In December 2019, am loving our beautiful music.
I am very elated for the rich efik culture.
Wow this is my home town dace I really like it
Eyen Efik
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. Born in American of Efik parents, I would like to share with my children the customs of our people. I have been gone far too long to understand the meaning of the song. Could you please share. I am isolated from my people, so loss of language.
Blessings!
Bodie Essiet There are actually various Efik proverbs being used in different songs. We hope to welcome you back soon😊
If you live in the United States, you should bring your kids to the annual Efik convention so that they can interact with other Efik kids
Mmaedem I would like to find out more about it this. Where will the convention be at this year
abiriba ikprikpogu
Mama Africa
Ohhhh my ediye Efik am proud to be an efik
Original salsa and rumba dancers
Am so proud of Calabar
OYE BAB OBIO!!! EFIK EDI MBAKARA.
good old days....
Wonderful ekombi
i luv my Efik culture.
wow. so beautiful
what beautiful movements
I like this culture
Wow 😳 i love this dance
Atata Mbre Efik Ebrutu nnyin edi oro ette
I am so very proud to have come from akwa/cross
The Father promised Apapa Bethel He will do us in Heaven.
The promise has been fulfiled in Oron into Order in Heaven.
Thank You Father.
I love the Efik culture am happy am married to an efik man
The best
My finances culture 💕💯 her pride and her dance
tHIS IS PRETTY COOL
De esta música surgió la Salsa
I love this
Sweet Movements
I dont understand the beat ...the dancers are good tho👍
This reminds me a of carnival/ Mardi Gras
♥ my people
I miss home o
Abang ke idagha emi.
Ekpe Obu. Their Gold Eyen.
My heritage❤️
Tittle of d song plz
Am proud oo am full time akwaibom from Italy
This is not Akwa Ibom dance mbok
LOVELY
Etidot, Etidot Nkanika (Ete Nyong, Eyen Obong in BCS), Nkanika (Nkanika Ekpe) amia Udighe Ederi. Etidot Nkanika, Nkanika amia Udighe Ederi. Ekafo (Okobo) Ekedi Owo Abasi Ooo. Etefo (The Holy Spirit) Ekedi Okworo Iko Nyin Ooo. Etidot, Etidot Nkanika, Nkanika Amia Udighe Ederi. Ekpe Obu (Esang) ono enye Ikang and cut and cut him free with the Sword of The Spirit (Esang).
Thank You Father.
So beautiful
lovely steps
Beautiful!
I dey benin I miss home
Edi ntre !
Sungsungly, mbok.
"Efik edi mbakara" ke ido ye ndutim.
Nice one
Ekombi itak ntokon. Bre mbre no mi mbok!
Perfect rhythm. Just as it aught to be.
Beautiful dancing steps.
I am Cameroonian and we also have the same dance and outfit and the dialect is soooo similar.
Are you ejagham? Cause they are the Same as Efik
So similar, Please do you understand a word in the song. I think Nigeria and Cameroon have so many things in common
Definitely that part of Nigeria
manyu dance 100%
What's the title of song?😊
Could someone who speaks efik please give me a quick summary of the song.( Please no one say, "Go learn it for yourself", )
the salt is mine...the pepper is yours...lets share the pot...
Thankyou
sodiari ubani lol
@@institutional8337 So I've come to learn this isn't the real lyrics, thanks for trolling i guess
@@sosa9220what are the lyrics?
Efik edi mbakara!!!
Thank you