The Batwa Dance

The Batwa is an African pygmy tribe in south west Uganda in the Kigezi district. The tribe is in danger of becoming extinct due to displacement from their forest habitat.

[@Honeybee897]

Yes! this is who we are, proudly so. I am 100% African. I wish I could jump in to boost the gentleman in blue to push a splendid dance. I love it. I will never leave the shores of Africa I belong here, I sign off. with love from Zambia.

[@shingiraitrevormboto2105]

I love you for kissing African pride. Indeed thats who are and never apologetic about it

[@elizabethobege1789]

Waaw!!Keep it Up the Little Boy is the Best dancer

[@ivanildodantas1650]

❤

[@ernestinemurekaze2795]

0p

[@aminaabdullahi4559]

The little boy is beyond adorable!! It's amazing how he doesn't miss a beat!

[@sanelefakude3560]

Amina Abdullahi younger one behind is a growing competition to Blueberry

[@jraise2760]

Little boy!!! Hahaha, the title says "batwa" which means pygmy, they are the shortest people in Uganda. So don't be surprised if he is beyond 30, has a wife and children.

[@kasumbajoymary3639]

Amina Abdullahi He is 21, he is not a little boy

[@sharifaallan2386]

So adorable😍❤❤

[@edwardongori7734]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@we315tisini]

this is what i call the African spirit, no need to take Ballet or any dance classes.. mother nature just gives you the power!.. Viva Afrika!

[@godfreymwenda9440]

Very proud of my African roots.... the voices, the rhythm, the handclaps, footsteps, men/women/children bond.... just wonderful!

[@owennguo8096]

am from Zimbabwe but that young man in blue just made me proud

[@baziribizzmusic]

I am proud to be an African. I just love the way that little boy is doing

[@nkuluzizaoliveier6122]

That's my language am proud of my country Rwanda

[@allendelores5]

This is my very favorite video of them all. These people are so joyful though it all. The Lil kid is amazing. He is not missing a beat and his timing is unbelievable. May God continue to bless these beautiful people from on the other side of this wonderful world which we live in. I love this so much. It gives me a lift everytime I tune in to it which is almost daily. Thanks so much for a song and dance as this.

[@moafrika6640]

Right here in South Africa we do relate to the dance. The Xhosa tribe and pedi tribe have similar cultural dance as this one. The truth is Africa we are one.

[@Zarasha1]

I was feeling really down and God led me to this beautiful video. Yahwe bless all the people in this village and the person who put the video on. Thanks for sharing.

[@peabody634]

There is no God! Africa didn’t know so called God until the White Man came and fooled you people!

[@shallonkyasiimire3064]

Mwebare munonga ❤

[@shavettehargrave3473]

Amen

[@lazarusramaube8291]

Just this dance in private,you will be amazed at the simplicity.

[@thebes50]

Yes , the Batwa people danced with sincerity and praise. There was a lot of power in their chanting. Very moving indeed! God Bless them ❤

[@Liotu27]

The little dude is so amazing he dance till the end. :D

[@st123rocket]

I never seen such a rhythmic child.

[@mosesnjau1619]

Wagwaan

[@hanifmartin7505]

It's in his spirit

[@13triki]

Whever this boy is nowdays, I wish him all the best! One of the best if not the best video of such an expression I ve ever seen!

[@racheal8871]

this kid made me happy

[@fredrwigema3597]

Me too

[@brwneyesaz]

Dancing is universal and we can all relate. The two babies are adorable. Thanks for sharing.

[@andreyhooper3865]

End of they year 2020 still Beautiful love the twa! ( Bes ) A'se

[@simonmwangi1057]

African believe in God no matter the poor we believe one day we will overcome all challenges n live as one Africa one God 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. I remember when I was young I use to dress those oversize cloth like that kid I thought its normal but its was not coming from poor ground but i learn a lot. my love from Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@d.r.5350]

Yeah now in the US :) I m the one in white and grey sweater. Love my home and proud of our culture 😁🙏🏾

[@grantchadeka2104]

I'm proud to be Africa enjoying traditional music.

[@mamapaul2605]

There is another little one behind being groomed for the same.......love the energy😍

[@nareebacaroline1871]

I love little one👍👍

[@mosesnjau1619]

Oh yes I see him

[@BoardSkate73]

This is spiritual connection to the Earth

[@clydecarter8411]

We should learn from these wonderful and beautiful little babies, made me cry to watch and feel.

[@queenwere1]

The rythmn of the little guy's amazing , Afrikan spirit is rising

[@ishmaelpeniel5322]

Through this song may God deliver you from the spirit of poverty and protect you against this desease

[@haalabeeba]

Simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Africa is the heartland, the motherland of the world. The place of truth and the world knows this. Rise up.

[@kebalepiledinake3714]

Beautiful song ,dance n clapping..with love from Botswana 🇧🇼💞💞💞

[@uwimanaclaudine9975]

Dumela maa or Dumela mboma

[@MariaLopes-yl1ix]

That little man is already a pro dancer at his young age. Beautiful 😍🥰🤗

[@sindymbau5255]

The singing is amazing and these two little boys are magnificent

[@FLOOXY00]

oh wow. love the singers, love the family, and well done to The ones that taught a young one. Awesome!. Love fromeNew Zealand, Tonga and The Cook Islands.

[@emmakikundwa885]

I am a mukiga from Kabale; we don't look down on Batwa! They are a shy group of people that chose to keep and stay in their forest foraging culture until recently when deforestation has forced them out, as they could not access their regular game and fruits; however Batwa also preferred to work for food as they didn't appreciate any other foreign possessions, hence the impression of being looked down upon by those foreign to kabale; Bakiga are a free tribe that has no King they are organized through clans and the nuclear family, therefore do not have a culture of making anyone their subject; Batwa language falls between Rukiga and Kinyarwanda however they can speak fluently both languages as they need the skill to work in these communities; i don't know how they are treated the Rwandan side. Batutsi in kabale kanungu and mpororo are decedants of bafumbira migrating from kisoro and some Rwandese who got refuge during the 50's and 60's .

[@kenitrader9762]

Emma Kikundwa thanks so much for the explanation

[@jimmysirofficial4031]

Thanks for that explanation 🙏🙏

[@mosesnjau1619]

I am humbled...you are versedto

[@muammar952]

@@mosesnjau1619 na huyu Njau ni wa wapi?

[@ronahrinah5841]

Wagamba gye my mukiga mate

[@munyarwandamugabo7810]

I'm not scared by any kind of war because God is my Guard. That's the meaning of the first song.

[@PRINCESS2527]

MUNYARWANDA Mugabo amazing 😍

[@NyabyizaJudith]

❤️

[@godwinhosanna6821]

Which country is thats please

[@chisalejustine710]

Which tribe is this am so touched that this people whatever situation they are so happy,Godbless Africa peace and love lives in our hearts

[@marthakay2100]

Chisale Justine It’s Ugandan

[@mrsaleem6264]

that my africa . we are the origin of humanity .love from sadan

[@ileanaaaa564]

Those 2 babies are so cute and sweet .muahhhh

[@albertimosemikasimu8632]

Wow oh look at that little Hero much love from Nigeria one love Africa

[@ednakargbo1744]

Small boy is enjoying himself. Proud of you guys. They are very happy

[@i--hate--life]

Such a cute ugandan boy, uganda 2 the world, cheers from Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@maximiliandinah842]

I love this,especially the kid so inocent and happy

[@abdulhakimumatovu4628]

twa , hutu tutsi . we are one tuli umuntu umwe

[@catherinemulumba4046]

You forgot the Bakiga

[@egideniyonkuru9705]

Uvuze neza cyane

[@mackienash5340]

This kid is too much ooh. He can dance to the tune of the drama, ooh my👌👌👏👏👏

[@jayharris8113]

The cute little baby boy can really dance.

[@coramitchell4042]

that little boy DIDN'T miss a beat... LOVEEEEEE IT.

[@ackleydismas9480]

Ohhhh same to me because that small Guy he is very confident in dancing cultural songs

[@talemwabenard7633]

The energy levels of blue shirted boy are beyond reasonable doubt

[@ageisjustnumber.9243]

The little kids very enjoying dancing together 😂😙💖👍

[@Absinthe2401]

Cool seeing all these people having a great time, with no phones in sight!

[@aishamatovu3726]

This is the spirit of a beautiful togetherness , that young guy he made my day with the courage he has , this is absolutely amazing to encourage the little ones in everything so that they carry the touch in their generation , thank you for posting this beautiful dance .

[@gilebertlwiza4971]

The kid is extra ordinary physically fit mtoto mzuri sana huyo

[@zshzanTila]

lil man pulled up his sleeves and got down to jammin lool

[@bemsinvestment3781]

Safi kijana mdogo🇰🇪🇰🇪made my day

[@Smile1495]

Little Blue Man is the Spirit of Africa!!

[@Akita619]

Oh my This is so beautiful. Little man is rockin!

[@bigson3700]

2023 and the sounds are still so fresh like it's today... Lovely

[@thealien4654]

poor or no, African people we enjoy with what we have, I am proud of you guys, woooow, eeeey the little kid, my miaou good one, i like, hahahaha go on yaaa.

[@yumbocelestin227]

You re right

[@thealien4654]

@Vangostan Hoha you didn't understand anything.

[@wpack3288]

They are not poor they have shelter herbs grow food eat that's all but the world turn it into material possiesion then greed

[@hardylisette2756]

@@wpack3288 you are RIGHT 👍🏿✌

[@denzelmwamuka1408]

You're 100% ryt

[@Flower-ck2bs]

Nice traditional music and dance. The kids and their people give joy to my heart. Wonderful. I wish if they could continue to dance in happiness and without sorrows and fear. My best greetings to all of them. Thank you för showing this treasure of Africa!

[@msindisifaleni6685]

For some reasons, this just made me emotional... I really do not know why

[@ashleysimiyu2331]

Africa is beautiful, the energy in them is so amazing 😍😊

[@reginamoore6897]

Little man... Keep dancing!! I'd love to see him now dancing the same dance.

[@martasila4172]

I am happy to see the lovely boy dancing with the adults.

[@judithnakajubi1824]

Covid19 has made me watch this talented little Ugandan God bless you guys and thank you for loving your culture.

[@queenwere1]

Me too.... watching this video in the quarantine of 2020

[@mayanatjz4409]

They are rwandese 😉... ex Rwanda🇷🇼 The unspoken tribe: the “Batwa”...

[@IndraDosanjh]

@Maya NaTjz you are right! I filmed it on a little island on Lake Bunyonyi in Kigezi district, Uganda!

[@ahernandezut]

I can't stop watching the video. I love the song....little man's a boss.

[@MukaloRonald-ji6vy]

Am in love with that ka small bby boy❤️❤️❤️🤣🤣🤣

[@Mamaleviticus]

God Bless my continet with a special Blessing. Adorable child💕

[@sersarsor]

we just gonna ignore how good they sound together?? that's genetic talent

[@nakawesazamu1210]

Wonderful boy may God bless him

[@ferdinandndikuriyo808]

Wooah is lovely dance

[@lukungu075]

Glory be to The Almighty for the gift of life. Very talented beautiful free people. I love those two kids oh

[@EliasAbesigamukama]

That little boy is a star. Keep it up👍👍👍👍

[@palinemusumba2623]

God bless that little boy

[@lydiambabazi8709]

This people are poor but very happy no stress🙌🙌🙌.

[@emmanuelssali6659]

My best performer is the young lad who hardly gets tired. Wow

[@jucafii]

if we didn't have Africa, or if we lost it, the world will be a terrible place to live. great part of joy and spirituality will be also lost. Gods, any or all of them , bless these two lil'babies and keep them safe to be, some day, adults without loosing the pride of be what they are. I can't understand the Earth without this feeling...

[@mtaj9600]

i love burundi though i stay in uganda but its so nice

[@-solidsnake-]

i love music!

[@ycamara9034]

Wonderful kid bless all of them Amen.

[@annwambui8600]

Wow this is Amazing

[@bridgeofpeace5697]

Incwi ..💃I'm dancing too💃💃💃

[@akojiekeyi9854]

Just look at simplicity, innocence, harmony with nature, completely oblivious of our nuclear weapons menace, of our rat race, of the unbridled lust for wealth, of the stock exchanges, of covid-19. I wish we the so-called 'civilised and exposed' would leave their forests for them. And they sing Hallelujah! It's just bliss here. God bless you great folks. Regards from Nigeria.

[@JahWax_Chini]

Love 💕 it, don’t understand what they are saying but I feel compelled to watch and still have an understanding of the celebration is . Love ❤️ the performance of both young dancers

[@thaboemmanuel1378]

I am proud of you because you not ashamed of your culture ,God bless you ❤️

[@elfhighmage8240]

If I ever learned just how much culture was and continues to be lost in all of Africa...damn! However, those two kids (one in the background) were awesome!

[@TitaSim]

Little boy got moves

[@melusimathuthu4449]

So active...proud African

[@Corduroy66]

2022 and still my favorite video.😊

[@missjosee]

ohh i jus wanted to adopt him he is sooo cute....can't believe he can keep to the rythm so well, :)

[@zilpahcharlotte3856]

Anybody else who has seen another kid in between the women trying to catch up with the dancing steps

[@DaMissyL]

"nta intambara yanteye ubwoba" = there is no war that I have feared ! This people are great and strong! really inspiring ! There are rwandans not ugandans ! they sing in kinyarwanda here

[@mikebrown8394]

Yess naba nyarwanda niya kabiri nikinimba cyo mumurera(ex Ruhengeri)

[@GermonoToussaint]

This little blueberry is getting it!

[@bridgeofpeace5697]

Blueband

[@sammyokoko5622]

I like the little boy

[@rotundajane3426]

The little boy is very talent God bless you

[@mohammedyasin2675]

It's such a joy to watch! So serene and relaxing for the mind and body!

[@mosesndebesa450]

Love how proud you look people.Highly spirited.Love the kid the most though!

[@Dabayl]

Oh my God the little boy with blue shirt is genius..

[@eangwa]

That kid knows!❤

[@keithdixon2054]

That's how i Learned to Dance as a child watching others moma Daddy sisters brothers lol

[@Corduroy66]

My favorite video of ALL times.

[@aquafresh8170]

Authentic! People to the planet.

[@carolinenyatua6436]

Love watching the little boy!

[@FLOOXY00]

much love to you all. from me.love the dance. keep it tradional. well done to the women and men. love it!

[@elfhighmage8240]

No stage or dance floor. No expensive musical equipment. No alcohol or drugs. Nothing but clapping, tapping a stick on a plastic jug, and thousands of years of tribal spirit. NOTHING in the West can match this. NOTHING!!!

[@kay001ish]

Nothing

[@horsearcher6350]

Fuck the west.

[@zaiokari1698]

That why they cant stand the hapiness we experience and unity, always fighting to see us unhappy

[@queenwere1]

Aseé

[@desirebahatikambale1627]

oh my God. may almighty bless these people. they are very happy.

[@komakechkenyi9122]

THE MUSIC RYTHEM ALONE IS BETTER BETTER THAN THE SOCALLED MODERN MUSIC. BIG LOVE TO THEM...VIVA AFRICA.