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
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.
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.
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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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 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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?
One of my best Efik songs. Efik edi Mbakara! Efik edi Uyai. Efik edi mfoniso
I still come back to watch this. I miss home 😢
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.
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
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 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 can never get tired of my culture efik is the best
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 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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 love this culture, 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.
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.
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!
Love to Efik people from Europe!!!
I am from uyo born in calabar I have been in Lagos for many years now I just miss home
Only Efik Ebrutu can dance this way: the original Ekombi, so enticing, the sound alone is out of this world.
Oh da! Kop mbre!
Ado ata mbre. 💃💃💃💃
Tìng sonnğ uyò
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 Calabar girls graceful dance walks very precious and precised rhythm.
The Ekombi dance is the best traditional dance in the world
This is so lovely and captivating. Not my language but am so in love with the whole thing.
Am proud Efik
Miss home oooh
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.
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
Wow I love this my mom always told me about my people from calabar ♥️♥️♥️♥️and I just can't wait to see them
Na so! Edi sungsung!
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
I love Calabar culture is lovely
Beautiful!
So proud to be an Efik person wait beautiful culture
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'm proudly to be an efik and ekobi is my best dance
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
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
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.
Awesome- Rich Efik Culture
Eyen Efik mbok fiak nno efen edi ke abighi akagha mbok eyen ekami
love this dance a lot....
Efilk edi mbakara
Love my culture
Forever proud of my heritage
I miss home so much..beautiful video.
I'm so proud to be Efik
I really miss home
I so much love this. Proudly Efik.
OYE BAB OBIO!!! EFIK EDI MBAKARA.
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.
I am very elated for the rich efik culture.
I love this, proudly Efik
Wow 😳 i love this dance
Absolutely the best!
Nice
Wow this is my home town dace I really like it
Am so proud of Calabar
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
Thank You Father(Obong Nyin , Obu). Thine the Glory.
In December 2019, am loving our beautiful music.
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!
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
I am so very proud to have come from akwa/cross
good old days....
Original salsa and rumba dancers
I like this culture
wow. so beautiful
what beautiful movements
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.
Efik edi mmakara
Wonderful ekombi
i luv my Efik culture.
Perfect rhythm. Just as it aught to be.
Beautiful dancing steps.
My finances culture 💕💯 her pride and her dance
tHIS IS PRETTY COOL
De esta música surgió la Salsa
Ohhhh my ediye Efik am proud to be an efik
Atata Mbre Efik Ebrutu nnyin edi oro ette
Ekombi itak ntokon. Bre mbre no mi mbok!
I dont understand the beat ...the dancers are good tho👍
I dey benin I miss home
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%
Am proud oo am full time akwaibom from Italy
This is not Akwa Ibom dance mbok
The best
Edi ntre !
Sungsungly, mbok.
"Efik edi mbakara" ke ido ye ndutim.
♥ my people
Sweet Movements
In Americas Cuba has Abakua Society local version of Ngbe
or Ekpe Perhaps Nigerians
including Yoruba etc can arrange
cultural exchanges if not already
We can see videos by Instituto
Superior de Artes in Havana Cuba
hopefully there are website and
email address.
and great Afro Cuban Dane courses
Nice one
This reminds me a of carnival/ Mardi Gras
My heritage❤️
I love this
I miss home o
Thank you
LOVELY
So beautiful
Akwa ibom, the land of promise
Proudly akwa cross
𝘈𝘬𝘸𝘢 𝘪𝘣𝘰𝘮 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 ❤❤
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
lovely steps
Abang ke idagha emi.
Ekpe Obu. Their Gold Eyen.
What's the title of song?😊