The Ultimate List of All African Dance Moves A - Z

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  • @kgarebeyamopedi2693
    @kgarebeyamopedi2693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

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

    • @ohafro
      @ohafro  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      AWESOME! Thanks for pointing this out.

    • @kgarebeyamopedi2693
      @kgarebeyamopedi2693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ohafro you also missed 'pouncing cat'

    • @chumbint.6080
      @chumbint.6080 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      TSA. NH.H.HH

    • @elongaabigail8636
      @elongaabigail8636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Waza woza so???? There is much better things in this world.

    • @chimwemwemoyo9374
      @chimwemwemoyo9374 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙄🙄

  • @camilagsoft
    @camilagsoft 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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
    -
    More:
    Pantsula
    Thuso Phala

  • @jusplay7309
    @jusplay7309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      💯Let's rejoice and not fight anymore 🙌🙌

    • @tyedrichill8097
      @tyedrichill8097 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @246Leel
      @246Leel 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @nsiahalbert9498
    @nsiahalbert9498 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I love my country Ghana🇬🇭🇬🇭

    • @LivA.-8943
      @LivA.-8943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @BeccaDaily
    @BeccaDaily 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @tiam4773
    @tiam4773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @readandreaporg
    @readandreaporg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @theresaweyeraneadialishowb6730
    @theresaweyeraneadialishowb6730 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ghana is obviously the king of dance moves

  • @sturbbornvideoz8547
    @sturbbornvideoz8547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @Leon-il2en
      @Leon-il2en 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree my African brother ✊🏻

  • @endoweddominic3858
    @endoweddominic3858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @excutsdaily7335
    @excutsdaily7335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ghana the dance hub of Africa🇬🇭🇬🇭

  • @MylesAD
    @MylesAD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      1st is Congo 2nd Jamaica

  • @Passion277
    @Passion277 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Africa all the way, much love ❤️❤️❤️

  • @graceupongraceampofo7769
    @graceupongraceampofo7769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @matomem
    @matomem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Optimusbeard-r7q
    @Optimusbeard-r7q ปีที่แล้ว +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)

  • @johnbanks3835
    @johnbanks3835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the dances and the moves along with the music

  • @diffe7819
    @diffe7819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love Africa ❤️❤️⚡⚡
    🤞🤩
    From Nigeria

  • @elaaustin5974
    @elaaustin5974 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AFRICA STEPS , ARE TOTALLY AWESOME 👌 👏

  • @JMBBrasil
    @JMBBrasil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad to see Angola on the list!

  • @silelowilfred8465
    @silelowilfred8465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @_real._sam
    @_real._sam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bazokizo from Kenya....was a vibe

  • @marymensah7250
    @marymensah7250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Proudly Ghanaian 👍

  • @EstrellaBellaella-xs2wx
    @EstrellaBellaella-xs2wx ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @havad3938
    @havad3938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @d.warren9197
    @d.warren9197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @_pudu661
    @_pudu661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @gideonanokye6192
    @gideonanokye6192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @EstrellaBellaella-xs2wx
    @EstrellaBellaella-xs2wx ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @coff_33
    @coff_33 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God bless African people Mann yohhh

  • @d.warren9197
    @d.warren9197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @heatherlawson1450
    @heatherlawson1450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ghana mi seh👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @yaadinon-fiction6181
    @yaadinon-fiction6181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @TechnoTradingFinance
    @TechnoTradingFinance ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nkansahkwadwohumblelion
    @nkansahkwadwohumblelion 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @kaihavertzswife
      @kaihavertzswife 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, what dance from Ghana which is easy to teach a class of 30 children?

    • @nkansahkwadwohumblelion
      @nkansahkwadwohumblelion 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kaihavertzswife "azonto dance "

    • @olayeleiremide3617
      @olayeleiremide3617 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ghana my ass

    • @ChiomaKumah
      @ChiomaKumah 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@olayeleiremide3617 your mother my ass

  • @swanubal508
    @swanubal508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @belindabells_
    @belindabells_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @user-bt1wr8oy3x
      @user-bt1wr8oy3x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No its congo

    • @belindabells_
      @belindabells_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it is South Africa

    • @Leon-il2en
      @Leon-il2en 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, especially the boere dance from South Africa

    • @kissPhamous
      @kissPhamous ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @belindabells_
      @belindabells_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kissPhamous Lol, false

  • @DD18913
    @DD18913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @lovablelilly9874
    @lovablelilly9874 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ghana thoo😭😭❤️❤️❤️

  • @baeisfood
    @baeisfood 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @zainz7438
    @zainz7438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mollymanzonza547
    @mollymanzonza547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @schelettedorisme5707
    @schelettedorisme5707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love all of them

  • @dahlicieusequeenpantheretv31
    @dahlicieusequeenpantheretv31 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @Arcange93iam
      @Arcange93iam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @kasicastedvibepodcast
      @kasicastedvibepodcast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We got food called dombolo SA

    • @CrunkKing232
      @CrunkKing232 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @earvetta
    @earvetta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All of them are good workout dance

  • @doreamonnobita4139
    @doreamonnobita4139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @kimerafrank1782
    @kimerafrank1782 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @xyz-vx6jo
    @xyz-vx6jo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely video🇿🇦

  • @tombimashri8149
    @tombimashri8149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @temikolarinwa4927
    @temikolarinwa4927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fire list bro. Great work.

  • @kidrodie
    @kidrodie ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @philipgruzdev413
    @philipgruzdev413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ohafro
      @ohafro  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot Philip. Have an amazing day

  • @kajokolewani7400
    @kajokolewani7400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @mr.t9096
    @mr.t9096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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?

  • @waynebanks5325
    @waynebanks5325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      I see you Wayne

  • @KatimokForestExclusive
    @KatimokForestExclusive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ghana people. Asanteni(Thank you)

  • @user-bt1wr8oy3x
    @user-bt1wr8oy3x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @Adrienne_student
    @Adrienne_student หลายเดือนก่อน

    I NEEDED THIS!!!!! 😍

  • @kingcorville
    @kingcorville 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very informative. thanks for this

  • @parryuwague3282
    @parryuwague3282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You miss a lot of dance 💃 from Nigeria 🇳🇬

    • @e-man5654
      @e-man5654 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was he supposed to post every single dances from Nigeria?

  • @Kouloleking
    @Kouloleking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @nancyisabellesicilia8217
    @nancyisabellesicilia8217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @gourethfita5949
    @gourethfita5949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @AdaFlorea
    @AdaFlorea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @titonjuguna4886
    @titonjuguna4886 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mariaelisaoliveira7781
    @mariaelisaoliveira7781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love it!!!!!

    • @ohafro
      @ohafro  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I see you Maria

  • @Yemayas_follower
    @Yemayas_follower ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kenya we here

  • @ujuhelen1009
    @ujuhelen1009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @gwendolynlathe5415
    @gwendolynlathe5415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @chocolatedrop2409
    @chocolatedrop2409 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Odi😁from kenya😎😇

  • @johnminyoijr
    @johnminyoijr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I will subscribe when I see a little more love for Zambia

  • @Onlyhuman_1
    @Onlyhuman_1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You forgot to mention Chimwemwe dance from Zambia 🇿🇲

  • @mbalimndebela1704
    @mbalimndebela1704 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @fedorastarciazengouaya9238
    @fedorastarciazengouaya9238 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jazze dance 🇬🇦🇬🇦 ❤️❤️there is also ntcham but it's a bit more technic

  • @DaiiRobledo
    @DaiiRobledo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Jerusalema dance is “dança da familia” from angola

  • @priscamwewa2573
    @priscamwewa2573 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @acwilliams09
    @acwilliams09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want to learn.

  • @MichealDowner-s2g
    @MichealDowner-s2g ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @gloriaalorwoyie6317
    @gloriaalorwoyie6317 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ghanafuo 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭😘😘💯💯❤️🔥🔥

  • @Honeysmma
    @Honeysmma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gweta is amazing bruh

  • @bettystarks4268
    @bettystarks4268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love my people we are owsome

  • @inter-plug
    @inter-plug 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @tshaimurray2833
    @tshaimurray2833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love too learn them

  • @xtinedike4334
    @xtinedike4334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gwara
    Zanku
    Gweta

  • @JeffPryor
    @JeffPryor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks 🙏

  • @ladydiamondprisca
    @ladydiamondprisca 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Makossa, ndombolo, soukouss, kizomba, etc.

  • @anafig33
    @anafig33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting ❣️

  • @talainsein
    @talainsein 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lively, lovely, bubbly and wild 😜❤ the funny wild 💞 it's so therapeutic to the soul and floods my heart with love. I just move yeah, roll and move with the beat 🥰😂❤❤❤🤩💞 happy feat🤩🤩🤩 👣👣👣🎶🎶🎶🎶

  • @hasashafords3950
    @hasashafords3950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FEELING LUCKY BORN AFRICAN

  • @jeanheard4615
    @jeanheard4615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is in our genes the beat the movements

  • @soyapimakwakwa3266
    @soyapimakwakwa3266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should also add chimwemwe dance from Zambia

  • @thekusiwaa
    @thekusiwaa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🔥🔥🔥 Ghana 🇬🇭♥️

  • @limmat9659
    @limmat9659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    DRC dance moves are missing. They are the best.

    • @vandiyaginzanza6362
      @vandiyaginzanza6362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly, I was waiting to see fally's dance moves 🙄

  • @hamdiaghanammmh108
    @hamdiaghanammmh108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ghana has all

    • @Tiger_brave
      @Tiger_brave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you even know to count?

    • @moore1523
      @moore1523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @jaminkuff2351
      @jaminkuff2351 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ugotGod1
    @ugotGod1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    🎉✨🎶🎵💃🏾🕺🏾🎵🎶✨🎊 Thx4Sharing ✨🙏🏾✨👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @brookiesgranma4712
    @brookiesgranma4712 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice, but they all look quite similar.

  • @edwintsezane
    @edwintsezane ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good dance in africa

  • @come-n-see
    @come-n-see 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James Brown used to do sekem a long time ago

  • @ayaancali0065
    @ayaancali0065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i hope my future husband will be from gambia or gana

    • @ohafro
      @ohafro  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol 😂

    • @ayaancali0065
      @ayaancali0065 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love how beautiful African boys are ,,

    • @vandiyaginzanza6362
      @vandiyaginzanza6362 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you mean Zambia and Ghana?