A History Of The African Dance That Went Viral

[@Abidjan-weekly]

Hi home team. I am from Ivory Coast and have a side that’s Gouro. Given what is out there, I think you did a great job presenting this tribe. To start, the name is not Gouro, it’s Kweni meaning ancient man but the tribe is known as Gouro because it’s an old name that the Akan from Ghana gave us when they came. The Name Gouro means kaolin clay….white clay in Akan culture and other parts of Africa is associated with purity and kindness. The kweni believes we originated from Egypt(look at the art of kweni and compare to Egyptian masks) but went to other parts of Africa first before landing in Ivory Coast. The kweni are peaceful and hospitable and still use the village chief governing system to settle disputes even today, respect of elders is also a big deal. The kweni can thrive anywhere….they are hunters, fishers, artists, farmers and builders. Women are hard workers as well….in fact the zaouli honors the beauty of kweni women and hard work. The kweni diet is composed of plantain, rice, cassava, palm nuts ( the favorite), fish, game meat, and various African vegetables. Hope this helps.

[@HOPROPHETA]

Are the Kweni/?Gouro alsobthe Ga people of Ghana? The Ga people are Nilotic eminating from Egypt. Theybmay akso be the ancestors of the Garifuna of Central America.

[@AlchemicalAudio]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing!!

[@bougnaw]

Thank you Kweni Queen!

[@Abidjan-weekly]

@@HOPROPHETA yes they could be…..much of Africa’s culture has been translated orally and artistically so there’s a lot lost in translation and transition. Remember the Sahara desert used to be inhabited so the place did not look like Egypt of today. Also Egypt was invaded by many many people so the population and culture changed over time. In my college art class, we learned that Ancient Egypt towns were destroyed and new recent cities build on top so a lot lost there. I wasn’t even aware of this and also wondered why???? Small story: the Yacouba who are though to be one of the tribes of Israelite and Senoufo of Ivory Coast have always called the Gouro their slaves and vice versa (these are the only tribes that do this in Ivory Coast). When u asked why….they say it’s due to historical alliances with those tribes. I think this has something to do with the Bible story. You can’t just call a whole tribe your slave. I know slavery was practice in Africa but not to the extent of involving whole tribes. Learning African cultures and history is frustrating because not much out there. This is why we have to start writing everything down and all of it ourselves so it’s accurate.

[@tedmakoura3220]

@@Abidjan-weekly I won't categorise the senoufo as israelites even if they share the same leopard societies with the kru people. South mande people from the ivory Coast to Southern Senegal have the same cultural basis as those of the kru people. Sometimes they share the same name, the same music etc etc etc. We suspecting all the South mande et kru people to be or close to the israelites. My personal opinion...💯💯💯🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@Perfectlykiki]

Thank you for educating on African culture and history!! Wish we knew so much more about our roots !

[@truthserum6672]

Never mind the Horns in his head🤮

[@erinavery1214]

Just because they say we from Africa don't mean WE are but. Carry on love

[@Perfectlykiki]

@@erinavery1214 And will! But thanks for adding your two cents.

[@tawriati5310]

Every ethnic group has their own dance. For example Ewe (*Eh-way) people in Ghana and Togo have ahg-ba-ja. Asante people have adowa (*ahd-wa) . Usually older women dance adowa with men on drums. Every hand gesture in adowa has a meaning/tells a story. In Asante culture, there is even a dance that only the Asante king (Asantehene) or royals can do called "fontomfrom". Regular people can't do this dance since it's the king's dance.

[@africaine4889]

@@erinavery1214i am always in awe when u people come on african channels or channels talking about africa. You are not from africa but still want to watch anything Africa. Thats your african spirit bringing i here lol

[@nkosam2300]

I always find happiness when ever I m watching our African dance. I m South African 🇿🇦 and I have love of African history and music ❤️🔥

[@tuumef1799]

This was wonderful. I saw a demonstration of this dance on a program, but you added so much more depth with this context.

[@megaoldskool76]

Thx for the history of this dance. These guys have amazing foot work!! Thank you to my favorite team….. the HOME TEAM!!!

[@maatatoure9602]

Hometeam ❤ I'm from Cote d'Ivoire/ Ivory coast... I'm very impressed by your knowledge and your love for Mama Kamita, our homeland. It really touches my heart when this knowledge come from an African in the land of Tarana/ America like you my amazing Brother 🤴🏾 My favorite traditional danse of Gorou people is Zahouli. Your pronunciations are amazing 👍🏽 Black masks represent power, fertility and regenerative life, our ancestors know that the black color has always been the source of life and fertility 🌍💕

[@lousifei]

Your comment is two years old, so maybe you won't respond to this, but you mention black masks. At 6:00 in this video, it says Gu is a fertility mask and always black in color. However, there seem to be many masks of Gu (even in this video) that are not black. I have one that is red. Does that mean that the mask maker may have been unaware of the tradition? Merci.

[@Jah_Nzola]

I’m African American and i love all African traditional dances! One of my favorites is the Ogene dance of Nigeria. Also, Zulu and Zambian cultural dances. God bless Mama Africa!❤️

[@Jah_Nzola]

Also, Dinka cultural dances! Love South Sudanese culture! 🇸🇸❤️

[@jenniferchica]

I've never seen anything on this channel pertaining to Zambia, it's odd

[@Jah_Nzola]

@@jenniferchica I’m sure it will come. Zambians have a very rich culture

[@titoman46]

Brother, keep doing what you do. Bringing this knowledge is exactly what is needed to heal us all from our disassociation from our roots. Thank you so much.

[@gregoryriley9946]

Good disclaimer at the beginning. I appreciate your dedication. Thank you for your work.

[@davidwiggins674]

Thank you home team for the lesson. I always look forward to your shows.

[@lynnadams3847]

I just love the Zaouli dance. Beautiful and mesmerising. Loved hearing the history behind the dance. ❤

[@3xdArKness]

when i 1st discovered this form of dance art, i started collecting as many examples as i could find ... i couldnt find much on tha origins, symbolism of tha dance ... tha dance and synchronization with tha drums, etc speaks soul deep where words cant express...itz a kind of spiritually captivating resonance; is my attempt at explaining it...we are so ancient, as a people, that there so much that eons of time keeps archived & hidden, yet 2 be discovered.... thnx 2 all who've added on 2 tha no ledge of our people's celebration of life in this dance ...much more is 2 be revealed in all thingz afrikan.... afrika tha infinite...pEaCe ALL

[@DjehutiTV]

Ohhhhhh Zahouli..... I remember the days of binge watching (hypnotizing).... if any of you have seen this dance with the music, I RECOMMEND YOU DO IT NOW!!! By far my favorite African dance!!!!!

[@kiumeafuraka9900]

How did this video get over 5k views but less than 700 likes? I don't get this family.... our brother is bringing these videos on a regular and we need to at least hit the like button - ALWAYS! I'm just saying because our brother is putting the work in with very little over lap in information. 💪🏾

[@WaffleHouseYellow]

The like button has to be made a habit for educational black content

[@bernadettecarter8946]

Yes and he has a great NARRATORS voice too.😊

[@sogravvyproductions4176]

The hypnotic quality cannot be understated

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

African dancing is so beautiful. It makes me sad to be so separated from my real people and ancestors

[@hasseaouled6032]

Geographical location doesn't mean biological, spiritual and emotional seperation.

[@BLKnPrd67]

DAMN! I felt everything you just said. I wish there was no american in front of my AFRICAN! ✊🏿

[@blacksnapper7684]

@@BLKnPrd67 I don’t……….because I’m not and African American……I’m American doesn’t matter how dark my skin is

[@jayjones3691]

@@blacksnapper7684 what he means is he wishes he was more connected to his roots aka no american in front of my African bc I'm sure he knows it doesn't matter ur skin... Jamaicans are black but not African... Technically natives are Americans but don't fit such classification truly bc the name isnt their own, so on observation instead of nationality American=white to many ppl even though it's bigger than that. Even you should take away the american from your "american".... Find your roots bro 🙏🏽🖤

[@jayjones3691]

@@blacksnapper7684 remember white Americans are European and I am half italian myself... The name american comes from Amerigo Vespucci... So in of itself american isn't american 🧐

[@foffofana2120]

We Africans are now rewriting our history in our own ways and languages. Our rich culture heading to the top. Our Names, languages and Clothing are our weapons to show the world.

[@incogb6696]

Not by stealing others.

[@MaHa-um5sv]

So incredible, thank you for all your brilliant work!

[@keithsmith2124]

I appreciate HomeTeam History sharing Africa’s beautiful culture. ❤️🌍❤️

[@sheilahollingsworth1316]

Glad you're back Team History!

[@missouriolddognewtricks23]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing

[@emovamp-gw6rc]

Thanks for sharing , Awesome vid and info, I've learnt a few more things about the Zaouli dance I love. I just wanted to say: the dancer in the vid in purple and white is the famous great Loh Samuel Zaouli de Tibeita , since his passing the mask has been passed on to his son. From what I know the dance is a 3 character performance consisting of Zaouli, Zamble and Flaly or flali who is Zaouli's younger sister, she has a similar costume but instead of a tuft on her headdress she has feathers. the performance doesn't seem to be performed in that way that often. that I've seen on these vids.

[@armonrakhman3791]

Love the knowledge of our people around the world. This culture's dance is fascinating! Thank you

[@kingdawg5830]

I am creating a fictional story that highlights the different tribes, cultures and gods of ancient Africa and this channel has given me so much to research. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@Cheick90]

I frigging LOVE what you're doing. Keep at it and thank you

[@rubylioness727]

Love your videos! Thank you!

[@WeekendAtRennies]

My Brother thank You For everything you do

[@infinite5795]

Oh thanks, I don't know much about Africa, other than Egypt as an Indian, we just don't read about them, everything is about Europe, China, Indian culture and histories, due to extant ancient literature. Good to have it recommended!

[@mystykalmn4434]

Thanks for talking about this amazing calm spiritual dance

[@VictoriaWilder13]

I'm not sure how this passed on before social media's boom. I remember as a kid, my sister and a bunch of others her age (10 years older than me) would do dances very very similar to these. They called it "footwork." I'd never seen anyone other than my sister and her friends do it, and she was (according to them) the best at it. I've never seen it since, until this video...practically forgot all about it. Fascinating.

[@Isiejeme0829]

This is a spirit dance and is more than you can see. Haven said that, do something on the IGBABONELIMWIN (clapping for the spirits) dance troupe from the Esan speaking people Edo state Nigeria. You'll be equally mesmerized I promise.

[@aliukehinde3906]

Exactly, that dance is out of this world

[@MrMetro-mt5qv]

Most classic and modern black American/American dances have ties to West and Central Africa.

[@LeeK--W]

Yep.....i told them that twerking was not black american and has existed in Africa and they were mad....not to mention they dont do it right

[@MrMetro-mt5qv]

@@LeeK--W Well, those dances are technically American, but the roots are African.

[@qjtvaddict]

Black Americans are genetically west African!!!!

[@qjtvaddict]

@@MrMetro-mt5qv come to Africa and see it

[@97VIRTUESHEART]

@@Jah_Nzola Hmmm, Twerking was sexualize for us only when the White men came to my people in Africa, before it was just a dance.Twerking or waist dance is my culture for centuries and it will not stop because you are not proud of it or you are sexualizing it.

[@suzeelewis718]

Absolutely fascinating. Watching in awe from England UK 🇬🇧 🙏🏼🙏🏼💕

[@JeffPryor]

Thanks for Your Presentations

[@pennydink72]

James Brown had to come from this tribe.... Amazing!!!!

[@MichelleBrown-vi5zo]

Lol😂

[@lodxmas]

Thank you. I would be so happy if you could make a video about the Bassa people of Cameroon.

[@nurudeen2881]

Another great content 👍

[@lovellesokan9107]

Thank you for these NARRATIVES.

[@Ošæs]

Many dances and music is inspired by African for a long time

[@jabuwati]

There is a reason why we dance to rhythm of the drum, we connect to GOD and our ancestors.

[@esengomamonga9292]

Many in the west and east will say dancing is unnecessary but We Africans can't live without dancing. It's more than a show, it's spiritual.

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Love to see this dance. Thanks for the information as to its origins.

[@Kikongolessons]

Thanks for sharing !

[@adamkone]

I’m from the north of the same country this dance is our pride.

[@goddammtroubleman]

Have you ever considered doing longer, 20 - 30 min videos? I've been subbed to you for minute, and my biggest issue has always been sometimes your videos don't seem long enough for their topics

[@Tashaten]

Absolutely amazing people and dance!!

[@michaelcorbett4457]

Your videos are educational enlightening and exciting

[@qbconnect2883]

I think this dancing originates from certain birds mating rituals. Hence why they wear the bright colored costumes, feathers, etc

[@zazaahmad2513]

Keep up the good work...

[@bricegriggs1859]

I LOVE IT BRA U KNOCKING OUT THE BOX B!

[@TheAllianceEnt]

Ancient Aliens said this dance is supposed to mimic the characteristics of a hovering space craft. Thanks for honoring our people and making it plain.

[@monnieeeeyt7037]

Ancient Aliens suck. They want everything to be something that it’s not

[@mixtlillness9825]

Lol! Ancient Aliens thinks everything is aliens.

[@TheAllianceEnt]

@@mixtlillness9825 right

[@barryallison7583]

@@mixtlillness9825 The Dogon tribe have connection with extraterritorial beings from the Sirius B star system it is documented in their history with dance

[@soda8736]

@@barryallison7583 yet the Allen's didnt shoe them how to wear shoes

[@HOPROPHETA]

Please compare these dances with the mascaro dances of the Garifuna of Belize and Honduras. Thanks!

[@bevgordon7619]

Thank you for opening my awareness to a culture so vastly different than my own. But, i feel that if you were to show on a map of Africa where the peoples you are describing are located, this would add a bit more to this interesting topic. And, may I gently comment- when you describe something African, that is broad sweep. Africa is a large continent. With numerous countries with their own peoples and their traditions, etc. It’s like saying something is Asian, when that also large continent made up different countries with different peoples.. thank you for sharing your video, giving insight and support for making others around world aware

[@slamben6742]

i love your work

[@JoyCassi]

Great video!

[@zimforager5097]

In zimbabwe there are groups who practice this dance. They are called Gure. I wonder if there is a link

[@LAMBORGHINIACE]

🔥

[@trenae77]

These masks remind me of the masks made by the Sugpiaq people of Alaska, with the bit to hold the mask using the wearer’s mouth. Very cool!

[@thetruthwillsetyoufree9860]

When I first saw this it was shocking and mesmerizing. And I have to admit a bit scary because it looks unbelievable somehow.

[@michelleradford5956]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽Thank you 😊

[@nwaforokafor6030]

African cultures go back millions of years never centuries. The intellectual evolution of pyramids building go back millions of years

[@jayjones3691]

Most of our modern dances in America are similar to African or native American dance it's hecka weird.

[@janethutcheson3678]

I tried doing this dance in a reduced way of course, it is a full body workout.🤣

[@angelvenus-africa4161]

thank you so much for bringing depth, and reality to our culture, people, social structure and lands. I am standing here in Portland Oregon on mother's Day of 2022 May 8th. Underneath and overpass of a storage facility. In the pouring rain and cold, I am ready to let go of all material possessions I am moving on. This city and its medical system including the veterans administration has murdered my children in my womb and has tried their best to sterilize me and socially ostracized me and separate me from anyone who would take me as a mate this is the white system in place Contemplating my life and my safety, my spiritual wellness is connected, I am leaving this horrible place and I promise you with all of my heart that you have brought me to a New direction and understanding and I appreciate you so much. Goodbye Portland Oregon I should have never come here in the first place.

[@davidtsmith33]

Thank you.

[@staciabelcher28]

I def think the modern version of this is called footwork. I love the no matter where we go, there we are.

[@jimnutter6901]

Transcendental.🙏🏾❤️🌹j.

[@krishnaratan2654]

Thank you for making videos about Ivorian culture. I really love it 😍

[@LAMBORGHINIACE]

I’m so mad bro my ppl so much talent but took everything from us

[@unclejj9600]

Tap dance, Crip Walk,James Brown etc...

[@Malisti04]

From what materials are the masks made of

[@SuperAddyz]

Carved wood, there's often quite a few Zaouli Masks for sale on the internet but some of them are ornaments

[@Jenjen-qc5eq]

I saw this dance for the first time in in 2021 and I was trsnsfixed. UK

[@RealDazzy.]

0:13 name song plz

[@lodisfootwear3019]

Brah. From Mozambique. lookup Mapiko

[@bosshogg8335]

Home Team

[@wmjessemiller]

Here I am on my lunch break

[@sarantoure7233]

Zamble is read "zamblay"

[@raphealchayi8013]

We need more about chayi the great worries of Ada

[@allenayquest8929]

The MORE we learn about these truly great wonders of the African Cultures and History, the Angrier we are about all the *_"Western LIES_* being told *_(Globally)_* about Africa(ns)😠 !! ..Seriously!

[@odemata87]

reminds me of the egungun masquerade

[@matthewmann8969]

Plenty have fine movements and momentums with there toes, feet, legs, knees, calves, hands, fingers, arms, elbows, and palms yeah

[@globalwordfilmstv8532]

As was I ❣️🥰 I first seen this in a music video by M.I.A

[@thefootballandboxingchanne2357]

Best dance ever

[@jaybreezyy8407]

I’m trying to find a similarity to rain dance for the aztecas

[@bobbytucker7756]

Now yall know where...River Dancing came from!!!!!🛸🛸🛸💀💀💀🤭..

[@makai5749]

Being a atheist is popular right now and it does make sense until you look at mediums and this. Something really interesting scientifically is going on I believe 🙏🏿.

[@spectralmelodies5979]

when you say they are only taken by men, did the Guro use a sexual binary or were there trans men who would be accepted?

[@Doonkough]

👁️👁️ Very Good 👁️👁️ 👃. 👃

[@zeezeeabbas4190]

We need to go back to our ancestors kind of religion, Africans and Africa wake up .. we can only grow when ergo back to our accent religion.

[@soda8736]

Should we sacrifice chickens, drink goat blood, and worship cows too? Naw leave that stuff behind

[@Doonkough]

4 - 7 - 2023 Friday;

[@kathyyoung9539]

My Zaouli!

[@SeanSamuels]

It reminds me of Double Dutch.

[@musicly1922]

This look like where Louisiana Joplin come from

[@wakandajam]

The Majority of West Africans originated from Egypt it can only be that we originated from egypt because look at how egypt was built it was all occult and spiritual knowledge that was used to build it And that knowledge lies in west Africa specifically it was built by the dogons and dogon is a Blood Line

[@jaychirandu346]

Look for the Gule/Gure dance of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

[@karenricks5630]

Know what you seeing and doing

[@theshowbiz5]

so michael jackson got his dance moves (moon walk ) from this dancer ... i see a lot of similarities

[@barryallison7583]

The Dogon tribe have connection with extraterritorial beings from the Sirius B star system it is documented in their history with dance

[@beaubaer]

supercool and the dress with the masks kind of looks like the carnival costumes here in germany, isn't that wierd? Since drinks replaced the drums, I guess the dancing ain't so much replaced yet out of safety reasons.

[@nileoracle]

🦅👏🏿👣🔥