What does Azonto mean in Ghana?
Azonto is a communicative dance believed to originate from “Apaa” which literally means to work. Apaa was used to show the profession of an individual. The azonto dance has since grown further to relay coded messages. The dance later got into the minds of most Ghanaians.
Who brought Azonto dance to Ghana?
Ghanaian rapper and multiple-award winner Sarkodie has claimed to be the originator of the popular controversial Azonto slang and dance.
What are they expressing by the Azonto dance?
Azonto, developed amongst the youth in Ghana as a cathartic release- an arcane expression of freedom in the face of current economic hardships. It emerged against the realities of massive youth unemployment and gross national moral deficit (i.e. corruption).
When was the Azonto created?
Azonto (2011) The basic movement involves one leg planted while twisting the other leg on the ball of your foot to the beat.
Which year did they sing Azonto?
“Azonto” is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was produced by the record producing and songwriting duo Legendury Beatz. The song was officially released on 28 January 2012….Azonto (Wizkid song)
| “Azonto” | |
|---|---|
| Single by Wizkid | |
| Recorded | 2012 |
| Genre | Afrobeats |
| Length | 2:38 |
Is Azonto a Nigerian song?
“Azonto” is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was produced by the record producing and songwriting duo Legendury Beatz. The song was officially released on 28 January 2012. It helped popularize Azonto, a Ghanaian music genre and dance.
Where did Azonto dance come from?
Azonto originated among the Ga people of Ghana. Like their Apaa (“work”) jig, revellers wash, drive or dial phones to the tune of a hip-shaking beat, a jived-up version of charades.
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When was Azonto by Wizkid released?
2013Azonto / Released