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

[@godfreymwenda9440]

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

[@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]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@cashew515]

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 ❤

[@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

[@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!

[@ms.emarem7989]

no such thing as mother nature, GOD is Creator

[@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!

[@brwneyesaz]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@kebalepiledinake3714]

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

[@uwimanaclaudine9975]

Dumela maa or Dumela mboma

[@clydecarter8411]

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

[@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.

[@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🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@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 .

[@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.

[@Homeisrwanda]

This is Rwanda 🇷🇼 and glad to know that there are other places that we share the same culture

[@kanunijoseph97]

Omki​@@Homeisrwanda

[@arisrug5568]

​@@HomeisrwandaThese are Batwa from Uganda. But we can understand them because they live near the Rwandese border

[@georgegumisiriza888]

Purity of voice! The African parallel melodies produce unique harmony.

[@nkuluzizaoliveier6122]

That's my language am proud of my country Rwanda

[@sindymbau5255]

The singing is amazing and these two little boys are magnificent

[@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

[@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

[@MariaLopes-yl1ix]

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

[@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!

[@grantchadeka2104]

I'm proud to be Africa enjoying traditional music.

[@andreyhooper3865]

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

[@st123rocket]

I never seen such a rhythmic child.

[@mosesnjau1619]

Wagwaan

[@hanifmartin7505]

It's in his spirit

[@Liotu27]

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

[@ashleysimiyu2331]

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

[@ishmaelpeniel5322]

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

[@ycamara9034]

Wonderful kid bless all of them Amen.

[@albertimosemikasimu8632]

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

[@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 😍

[@MissJudith2019]

❤️

[@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

[@queenwere1]

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

[@bigson3700]

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

[@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 😁🙏🏾

[@ednakargbo1744]

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

[@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

[@julietbwalya2344]

Am mutwa from lenje land in zambia, I did not know we had another batwa elsewhere. This is nice

[@mrsaleem6264]

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

[@rukundomoses1452]

No battle can frighten me.... The Lord that protected Gideon will also protect me!! These guys take life so simple, the governments of DRC, Rwanda 🇷🇼 and Uganda 🇺🇬 should think about empowering them. They are very friendly, creative and amazing people. All they need is to spark their hidden intelligence and creativity. The two traits that stretch through their DNA🧬 are music and craftsmanship. They are historically known for being the chief entertainers, musicians and traditional instrumentalists in the Umwami's palace (Rwanda kingdom royal court). Some of the most notable Batwas that are historically known for their unwavering services to their respective Abami courtesy of their melodious tunes in the pre-colonial era and part of the republican era are MAHWEMU during the reigns of Umwami Rwogera and Rwabugiri(1800s) and later his son Benard Rujindiri during the reign of Umwami Musinga and Rudahigwa (1900s)

[@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

[@mackienash5340]

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

[@danielalphandugu]

Thanks for capturing this. These are not Batwa by the way, they are part of what we call "Urukiga" which makes them "Abakiga". This is amazing!!

[@racheal8871]

this kid made me happy

[@fredrwigema3597]

Me too

[@gilebertlwiza4971]

The kid is extra ordinary physically fit mtoto mzuri sana huyo

[@Sugarplumug]

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

[@BoardSkate73]

This is spiritual connection to the Earth

[@mohammedyasin2675]

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

[@maximiliandinah842]

I love this,especially the kid so inocent and happy

[@ahernandezut]

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

[@themadfarmer5207]

Very cheerful music. Little baby is impressive. It now time for African countries to look to the future and see what opportunities they can make for the likes of this little child and millions like him. Dancing and clapping doesn't put food in their mouths. Africa is one of the most resourceful continents and should have no need for foreign aid, either in food or money.

[@Akita619]

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

[@bemsinvestment3781]

Safi kijana mdogo🇰🇪🇰🇪made my day

[@ageisjustnumber.9243]

The little kids very enjoying dancing together 😂😙💖👍

[@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

[@FLOOXY00]

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

[@jayharris8113]

The cute little baby boy can really dance.

[@MysteriousLabyrinth]

Wish i was there,love your culture and music,love the faces and feel of the song music and dance,thanks for sharing.

[@ileanaaaa564]

Those 2 babies are so cute and sweet .muahhhh

[@thaboemmanuel1378]

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

[@lukungu075]

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

[@rotundajane3426]

The little boy is very talent God bless you

[@abdulhakimumatovu4628]

twa , hutu tutsi . we are one tuli umuntu umwe

[@catherinemulumba4046]

You forgot the Bakiga

[@egideniyonkuru9705]

Uvuze neza cyane

[@nakawesazamu1210]

Wonderful boy may God bless him

[@reginamoore6897]

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

[@Absinthe2401]

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

[@davidkibeu6523]

Oooh my Goodness,wapi likes za little boy infact his dancing from the heart.

[@martasila4172]

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

[@fred9098]

great legs coordination.They might be good runners.

[@missjosee]

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

[@MukaloRonald-ji6vy]

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

[@sersarsor]

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

[@mosesndebesa450]

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

[@subramanyakunjatbail322]

So nice song and Cute boy dance

[@girishn1762]

Whate a beautyful people and wanderful childern lot of love Africa love from 💕💕💕💕 INDIA

[@dancefloor9032]

Thanks for your Music and Dance, Greetings from Heidelberg / Germany

[@lucykagoru6060]

Look at that little Warrior praising Yahweh with all his strength,Our Heavenly Father it's my prayer that you make that little boy become a choir master to praise You all the days of his life,lovely I songs,I wish I understand that language.

[@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.

[@shaniachanceline2751]

Amazing dance the little boy did great job keep it up guys 👏 👏💓💗💖

[@martasila4172]

Amazing people. May God bless you and keep your joy.

[@claudiolombene3018]

I loved the chants and the dance

[@EliasAbesigamukama]

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

[@iggyspirit]

so much love in this music and movements,

[@Corduroy66]

My favorite video of ALL times.

[@kibsmuhanguzi6071]

Parents of this little boy, thank you for educating him. I give him 100 percent score.

[@emmanuelssali6659]

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

[@talemwabenard7633]

The energy levels of blue shirted boy are beyond reasonable doubt

[@bridgeofpeace5697]

Incwi ..💃I'm dancing too💃💃💃

[@carolinenyatua6436]

Love watching the little boy!

[@louiecartney5270]

Nice I am stunned by this great culture and sense of community.

[@innocentbyiringiro1418]

First song: There is no war that can scare me, he who guarded Gedeon will protect me, there is no war😢

[@BukalangaTv]

Continue uplifting your cultural values. Really enjoyed this video

[@tuyishimirecloude5826]

Every tribe with its dance oh God have Mercy. Most people in west take them selves to be wise which is not the case God thanks for blessing our continent no matter how it's look,its nature but still wonderful

[@mtaj9600]

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

[@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)

[@dilipmandal1809]

Amazing baby

[@desirebahatikambale1627]

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

[@TOGBE.KOKU.VODU.KETOGLO.ZODANU]

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