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Three Naija Artistes Who Keep Shaku Shaku Dance Alive
The viral Shaku Shaku dance is indeed a favourite among Nigerians and many artistes have helped keep it alive. Shaku Shaku dance is sweet whether guiltlessly or shame faced, we all vibe to it or have attempted it one time or another. For some of us, it looks good when we get it right, for others it is a no for the future.
The dance has been bent in different directions and is no longer restricted to the streets of Agege where it supposedly gets its origin from, it now includes artistes from around the world, footballers, celebrities. And even the new basket ball video game 2K19 has caught the bug.
Maleek Berry recently had UK rapper chief dancing to Shaku Shaku while Nigerians got upset after the Super Eagles failed their moves following their win over Iceland at the World Cup and even governors have joined in the act.
The viral dance has not lasted this long simply because of its catchy nature, of its simplicity or otherwise. But a certain number of artistes have consistently ensured the survival of the dance in their music video or viral instagram chips.
This is the last quarter of the year 2018 and one can convincingly say that yes, galala no dey do us again. Konto or makoba have faded, but Shaku Shaku remains the new dance that reigns. Here are the five Nigerian artistes that have kept Shaku Shaku dance alive.
Olamide: Olamide lays some claim as one of those household artistes who brought the Shaku dance to the majority of music audience from the moment he released “Wo”, he had unceashed a street an theme that concided with the early virality of the dance.
Olamide’s music does not exactly come of energy especially when he is keeping it street. You should definitely take a look at his video for ‘Wo’ or “science student and see both the kids and elders digging the dance to their best.
Wizkid: The starboy’s videos are incomplete adds his own swagger to dance. Wizkid adds his own swagger to it that makes feel like you are missing out on something special. His steps in the video for mu4ty’s commando “Sent twitter into an over drive and when you see him on stage, you can be sure that his set is, incomplete with the dance as part of the package.
His songs ‘soco’ and ‘fake love’ are tailor made records to help you properly enjoying the dance.
Tiwa Savage: Easily the gueen of the game, from ‘Codenine Dief to the closing part of ‘Lova Lova’ Tiwa was oozing diva status as she dropped some of her unque dance steps.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’