Winnie Nwagi - Kano Koze (Ugandan video & comments with a video of traditional Kiganda dance)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post presents information about Ugandan singer Winnie Nwagi and showcases Winnie Nwagi's official YouTube video entitled "Kano Koze".

This post also includes summaries of this video along with other selected comments from this video's discussion thread and information about the Ugandan term "luwombo" that is used in two of these comments and the Ugandan term "gomesi" that is used in one of these comments.

The Addendum to this post showcases a video of a performance of traditional Kiganda dance.

The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Winnie Nwagi for her musical legacy and thanks to the high school students who are featured in the video presented in this post's Addendum. Thanks also to all those who are associated with this song and these showcased videos. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of these videos on YouTube.

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INFORMATION ABOUT WINNIE NWAGI
From https://www.howwebiz.ug/WinnieNwagi/biography
"Winnie "Nakanwagi" Nwagi is a Ugandan singer signed to Swangz Avenue, best known for her award winning single Musawo. She was the second runner-up in the second season of "CocaCola Rated Next" in 2014. She performed with Afrigo Band in a live performance at Guvnor called "Friday Night Live" in April 2016.

Music career
Nwagi's music career began when she became the second runner-up during the second season of "CocaCola Rated Next" music competitions in 2014. She was signed by Swangz Avenue and released a number of songs including Embeera, Katono Katono, Gwenoonya and Kyowulila.

She released her commercially successful single Musawo in early 2016. Musawo was played on both radio and television and attracted attention the Ugandan singer Irene Ntale when she did an acoustic version of the song."...

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: KANO KOZE WINNIE NWAGI



Swangz Avenue, Published on Dec 7, 2016

Produced at Swangz by Eli Arkis written by Yesse Oman. This video was shot by Swangz Film and directed by Marvin Musoke.
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Statistics as of August 15, 2019 at 5:50 PM
total # of views - 2,269,375
total likes - 6.7K
total dislikes - 611
total # of comments - 974

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
[Pancocojams Editor's Note: I'm most interested in comments that refer to the meaning of the song/video and/or comments that refer to cultural aspects of this video.

Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.]

1. Becky Nankabirwa, 2017
"That's how u engage a girl in Uganda Buganda"

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2. Dr Flora Williams Anders, 2019
"Yes! An African wedding that doesn't look European! Except for the sisters hair! Come on let's do it all the way home land .Our Glory is unmatched!"

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3. Peter Ssetumba
"but that's how we do our hair........we mix it up in everyday life"

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4. shifrah halifah Nakayiwa, 2017
"habibi yo killing it in tht traditional wear well done love😘😘😚😘😘😚"

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5. Milar Sejemba, 2017
"Song of the year no doubt! but the guy who ate the love portioned Luwombo is hilarious lol...he got knocked out thereafter"

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6. libgurl01, 2017
"Uganda is blessed with a lot of beautiful talented female singers. Not understanding the language but I love the action.

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7. Moses Maloba, 2017
"She praises her suitor that now that he has arrived at their home(to be introduced), let her praise him"

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8. liz oduor, 2017
"what does kano koze mean?i love this song though i'm kenyan"

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9. barbara prossy, 2017
"that now youve come let me tell every one.introduction for her husband to her parents

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10. Peter Ssetumba, 2017
"kano kkoze............now that you've come!!!............she was waiting for his delegation so that she introduces him to her family!!"

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11. Katherine Kiconco, 2017
"the guy who ate the drugged luwombo huhuhuhu 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃"
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https://globalpressjournal.com/africa/uganda/steamed-perfection-luwombo-healthy-dish-touch-home/
"Luwombo, a traditional Ugandan dish cooked within a banana leaf, is a party favorite. Preparing the dish is a detailed process, which requires cooking a sauce using a variety of ingredients and then carefully wrapping the mixture in a banana leaf pouch.” - Edna Namara, GPJ Uganda

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12. Angella Basheijja, 2017
"so beautiful n a gomesi"
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Here's information about "gomesi" from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gomesi
"A gomesi or busuuti is a colorful floor-length dress. It is the most commonly used costume for women in Buganda and Busoga.[1] Traditional male attire is the kanzu.

Origins
There are many variations to the origins of the gomesi. One such is that the gomesi existed long before the missionaries and Indians came to Uganda, however, the missionaries introduced the use of cotton instead of the bark cloth, from which the gomesi was originally made. When the Indians came to Uganda, they added the various fabrics from satin/silk blends and the vibrant colors to the traditional attire.

According to some scholars, the first gomesi were made for schoolgirls in Gayaza, Uganda in the 1940s and 1950s. The Christian missionaries who ran the school hired a Catholic Goan tailor to design the dress. The tailor had the surname of Gomes hence the origin of the name. Traditional Ugandan clothing was made from barkcloth, though early photographic evidence from the nineteenth century demonstrates the arrival of cotton from the Sudan and from the East African Coast. The gomesi was originally made from imported cotton fabric, with the aim of providing a loose garment that covered the breast. The Baganda were the first nationality to wear the gomesi. Today the gomesi is the Kiganda traditional dress for women and is also worn by other ethnicities in Uganda.”...

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13. Gaël Kingue Etame, 2017
"This song is ART ! Don't understand anything, but I'm feeling the vibe tho'
One love from Cameroon. 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲."

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14. Sue Iranka, 2019
"Gaël Kingue Etame thats the traditional introduction ceremony, the vbride intriduces the groom"

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15. Evelyne Nambozo, 2019
"Directly translated means "Now that you have officially visited home,i want to make you known by everyone.""

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16. Jennie Daejoyoung, 2017
"Damn, felt like a real introduction! was smiling like a fool the whole time! Winnie, ignore the haters"

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17. Peter Ssetumba, 2018
"We've all gone through that, when a Muganda girl takes you to be introduced to her parents..........its a very stressful day in the life of a man!!"

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18. Peter Ssetumba, 2018
"The song video depicts a traditional introduction ceremony in Buganda one of the many tribal regions of Uganda. Winnie (Naka)nwagi is a muganda, the predominant & most influencial tribe in Uganda!
Ugandan law recognizes traditional introductions as legally valid weddings especially if they are registered with the government registrar.
Most of the girls in the video are dressed in Busutis also called 'Gomesi', Winnie at a certain point changes to West African wear to match her West African beau......most of Winnie's male relatives are dressed in Kanzus, Ugandan traditional wear!!
Kano Koze (Ow'omukwano) loosely means Now that you've come (my love)........the theme of the song stresses that Now that you've come my love, let's show them our love, let's show all and sundry how much we love each other.........

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19. Maximus Byamukama, 2019
""most influencial tribe in Uganda". That was unnecessary. Moreover, many people would disagree."

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20. Peter Ssetumba, 2019
"@Maximus Byamukama who would disagree?"

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21. ndhego geofrey, 2019
"Uhmm I hear the most influential tribal in Uganda.

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22. Rebecca Kt, 2019
"Maximus Byamukama Bagandas love themselves too much 😂😂"

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23. Ronald Mugisha, 2019
"@Maximus Byamukama i disagree too its not most influential."

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24. Ronald Mugisha, 2019
"Uganda's 50 yrs old we know which one is influential in what area. In leadership forinstance Ankole, Music baganda but is balancing with others, wealth Ankole Baganda, Education most tribes show up here, Army Ankole but is balancing with others, sports depends on which one. Buganda used to be a strong kingdom before not anymore as the executive determines the flow ever since independence. So there is no influential tribe but rather individuals and these shouldnt be measurement for influential tribe.

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25. colate nyambura, 2018
"Am a kenyan bh i really enjoy this song tho i dont know the meaning bh i blv its abt luv"

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26. Gloria, 2018
"she is singing about a traditional marriage where she's happy that since her fiance has arrived, she will compliment him even though there are some people who envy her. She goes on to say that she will inform the parents about his arrival."

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27. Peter Ssetumba, 2018
"its a Kiganda introduction ceremony with all sorts of plots like jealousy from a supposedly close friend, etc"

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28. Nessa duh, 2019
"okay in this video is her husband Nigerian cos at 3:15 she's wearing a wrapper similar to the ones Nigerians wear? and also his attire is similar to the one Nigerian men wear. someone help me"

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29. Nessa duh, 2019
"never mind i watched the ending lol"

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30. Tonny Okello, 2019
"That is what the video is depicting , I doubt she is married though. Just recreating an imagined marriage between a Ugandan girl and a Nigerian man I think. Nigerian brothers have high affinity for Ugandan girls though."

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31. Kibuuka Godfrey, 2019
"love the spice of the kiganda dance boom"

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32. Belinda Tafadzwa Makwanda, 2019
"I don't understand a word she is saying but i love this song so much, you sing very well Winnie keep it up!!!"

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33. Peter Ssetumba, 2019
"kano kozze ow'omukwano love njagala nkuwane=now that you've come my love, I wanna show you off"

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ADDENDUM: KIGANDA DANCE BY GOMBE HIGH SCHOOL CULTURAL DANCE TROUPE



Nakabugo Catherine, Published on Feb 15, 2017

ST .ANDREW KAGGWA GOMBE HIGH SCHOOL KAWAALA KAMPALA UGANDA..

The Gombe troupe performing kiganda dance

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Seven Examples Of Annet Nandujja & The Planets (Ugandan traditional singer & dancers)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases seven examples of Ugandan singer/dancer Annet Nandujja & The Planets, a renown Ugandan traditional dance group. Information about this vocalist and about this dance group is also provided in this post along with selected comments from some of these featured videos are also given in this post.

The content of this post is provided for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.
Any information [in English] about the meaning of these song titles & the song lyrics would be greatly appreciated.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Annet Nandujja & The Planets for their cultural legacy. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. In addition, thanks to the publishers of these YouTube sound files and videos.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE UGANDAN DANCE GROUP "THE PLANETS"
From
http://ourmusiq.com/1-on-1-with-uganda-s-favorite-traditional-dance-group-the-planets/551/m.aspx "1 on 1 with Uganda's Favorite Traditional Dance Group: The Planets" by Risdel Kasasira, First published: December 20, 2006
"If you are invited to a national function in Uganda, or any other big celebration where traditional dance groups are to perform, chances are that it will be the Planets performing. The Planets have earned themselves reputation as Uganda's favorite traditional dance group. The group does all types of traditional dances but their specialty is Kiganda dance....

The group, which was started by three dancers, now boosts of 45 members...

The most outstanding dancer in the group is Annet Nandujja who caught the eye of the American President George W. Bush and he almost joined her in the dance when he visited Uganda in 2003….
Planet's Director, Kiyimba Musisi.: The Planets is a cultural dance group founded in 1990 to promote Uganda's culture in the form of music, dance and drama. In our music, we send the messages on HIV/AIDS, sanitation, environment and other health issues to the people. We compose songs on issues that affect our communities in different parts of the country.”...

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INFORMATION ABOUT ANNET NANDUJJA
From http://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/Life/The-hobby-that-got-her-canes-now-earns-Nandujja-bread/-/689856/1486530/-/8bxk4y/-/index.html
"The hobby that got her canes now earns Nandujja bread" [The hobby that got her punished now is her profession] As told to Christine Katende, Posted Sunday, August 26 2012
"In Summary
Traditional dancer, composer, singer and senga Annet Nandujja dreamt of becoming a teacher, but now earns her living as an artiste.

I was born in 1959, in Kanoni Village in Ggomba sub-county, Wakiso District. I grew up in Kibinge Village, Masaka District, where my mother was living then. I remember being a quiet, obedient and hardworking child, who was admired by the whole village. Because of my character, my father would not let me leave his side. No body compliained about me as was the case with other people’s children.”...

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FEATURED EXAMPLES
These examples are presented in chronological order based on their posting date on YouTube, with the oldest examples given first.

Example #1: UGPulse.com : Omwoyo Gwabafumbo by Nandujja and the Planets



ugpulse, Uploaded December 19, 2006
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Comments:
XTKLE18, 2006
thanks for this traditional Baganda tribe dance of Uganda.

Katente, 2006
Thanks Maama Nandujja & Planets. Indeed we need to be told about the secret of keeping the marital bed intact!

Evelyne N. 2008
Some of the finest bakisimba dancing. Go Planets!

MOREEENITA4 years ago
The singer is Maama Nandujja& Planets

Esmi Nyz, 2012
I remember watching this lady at a friends wedding :-) Good advice...

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Example #2: UGPulse.com : Kiganda Drums and Dance by the Planets



Ugpulse, Uploaded December 19, 2006
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Comments:
BZ, 2011
"wow!wow!wow! you have to love africa!we are one people-in zambia we have similar dances-is this a bantu tribe?if it is it would explain alot!proud to be african-proud to be a bantu! bantu=people"

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rogerz steelboy, 2012
in reply to BZ
"yes dey re bantu from uganda..de tribe is called baganda......."

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Example #3: Annet Nandujja: Etooke (sautivideos.com)



Ugandan Music, May 26, 2007

Luganda music video
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Comments:
Nassejjed, 2007
"these are called baganda tribe from central uganda she is singing about how to make marriage successful"

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Simon SingoStar, 2008
"She is actually saying that men are like little kids--treat them likewise. Don't nag them so much (advising housewives). Pamper them, give a little massage when they come from work! True in a way but men should reciprocate too! Treat yr lady like a malaika and she will do the same 2 u."

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psentongo, 2010
"A very artistic, creative and wise lady, together with her team...absolutely phenomenal....good advice for married couples....if only they could heed yo counsel!!!! Well done.. Cheers, ^_^ and blessings, From a Church minister in the UK"

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Example #4: Annet Nandujja - Obufumbo



Munnabulemeezi Omulyannaka Owemmamba, Uploaded on November 10, 2008
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Comment:
jjojomi30, 2011
"Kyekyo Mama, Obufumbo bwakitiibwa - interpreted Marriage is honorable"

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Example #5: WBS by Annet Nandujja ENGOMA @ Afroberliner ugandan african music



Afroberliner Afrohifi, April 21, 2010

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Example #6: Annet Nandujja: Kyewandabako Amazina Amaganda



Munnabulemeezi Omulyannaka Owemmamba, September 17, 2010

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Example #7: Namulabyeko Annet Nandujja



Djmac Pro, January 8, 2013

New Ugandan music Forever promoting talent.

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Acholi (Luo) Traditional Dancing (Uganda)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post features seven videos of Ugandan Acholi (Luo) music and dancing.

[Revised January 9, 2016 to add information about Acholi and to add two videos because the previously elected videos were no longer available.]

The content of this post are presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos, those who are quoted in this post, the video producers, and the publishers of these videos on YouTube.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACHOLI
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acholi_people
"Acholi (also Acoli) is a Luo Nilotic ethnic group from Northern Uganda (an area commonly referred to as Acholiland), including the districts of Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Nwoya, Lamwo, and Pader; and Magwe County in South Sudan. Approximately 1.17 million Acholi were counted in the Uganda census of 2002, and 45,000 more were living in South Sudan in 2000.[1]

...Its current population is estimated to be around 600,000 individuals, or four per cent of the total national population.[4] While Acholi also live north of the South Sudanese border, the Sudanese Acholi are often excluded from the political meaning of the term "Acholiland"...

The word 'Acholi' is a misnomer that became adopted for convenience over the years. It refers to people known locally as Luo Gang. That is why the Lango neighbours refer to the Acholi as Ugangi, meaning people of the home."

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FEATURED VIDEOS
These videos are presented in chronological order based on the year that they were posted on YouTube with the oldest videos given first.

Example #1: Luo Cultural Dance Part 4 of 15



Edpiloya, Uploaded on Mar 29, 2008

Another Clip from the LuoTube (www.luomusicdistributors.com/videos). Luo Cultural Dance video called (Acholi Ki Ker Megi). Captured Live
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Here's a comment from this video;s viewer comment thread. WARNING: Some comments on this video’s discussion thread contain profanity and sexually explicit language.
Kphilj, 2008
I love Luo traditional music and dance... Absolutely superb! Please never let this music and traditions disappear!!!

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Example #2: Luo Traditional Dancers (Susana's Wedding) - acholinetwork.com



edpiloya, Uploaded on May 13, 2010
Great music video done at a wedding ceremony by Geoffrey Twongweno. This video is taken from the latest album compiled with over 30 songs by Geoffrey. The video will be available for sale on Acholinetwork.com. Visit so you don't miss out.

Selected comments from this video's viewer comment thread:
susanKalokwera, 2010
"I knew this song was called IRENE SUSANA but when i searched for it they said that there is know such thing as a song called IRENE SUSANA!"

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Pentracy, 2011
"Wao the source of the Nilotic Group was in Sudan and were 3 groups according to my P3 history the river lake LUO, plain and highland. And that's how Luo settled to shore of Lake victoria because they were farmers and fishermen and we have Luo in UG/Kenya, Tz and Ethiopia. somebody can correct/add if i missed something out"

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Imelda O, 2013
in reply to pentracy
"Actually 4 groups not 3 and nilotes are a much larger group of different tribes with similar characteristics. The luo were divided into the jokajok, jokowiny,jokomollo,luo abasuba, where as the migration groups were nilotes, cushites,bantus and semites."

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Alfredo Bucko1, 2013
"all of you are really wonderful,lovely luo bros and sisters. by the way we have luo people in ethiopia too they too have beautiful music .the anyuak luo of ethiopia check it out too.for those of you who did not understand the words .the song is just about how worthy the bride is in simple terms.apwoyo matek."

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Example #3: Jahria Okwera (Bila Pa Lukwiya)



DirePRwotAwich Uploaded on Aug 25, 2010

The horn of Lukwiya.
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Here’s a comment from this video’s discussion thread:
Peter Muroyi, 2013
the tune and dance is very much like that of the shangaan of South Africa... great

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Example #4: Mwel Bwola (Acholi Royal Dance)

Embedding disabled by request.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpYzQknU7AI

Te Kal Acholi, Uploaded on Oct 17, 2010

This Acholi traditional dance is performed to welcome and entertain Achoil royalty Rwot (King)

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Example #5: Dances of Acholi: Ajere.mp4



johannesfilm83, Published on Mar 12, 2012

Ajere - the traditional way of flirtation. The Ajere is one of the less known dances of Acholi. It is a courtship dance. Meaning that this dance would give an opportunity for young Acholis to demonstrate their interest in a potential partner. David Opio is the leader of the Ker Kal Kwaro Acholi Cultural Group that you see in this video.

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Example #6: Racheal & Eric Traditional Wedding Song



Eric Gechure, Published on Oct 9, 2012

Traditional Acholi wedding between Racheal Aye and Eric Gechure

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Example #7: Acholi Dancing in Rackoko, Pader district, Uganda - IMG 0076



Geoff Walker, Published on Oct 6, 2013

Traditional dancing at the celebration of a chief Francis Odida
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Here are two comments from this video’s discussion thread:
Gibbs Jakatiga, 2014
"Us Luo-Kenya we've lost a lot of that beautiful Luo culture."

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Twon Dako, 2014
“If ur listening to and watching this video and u had not heard the Acholi signature drum beat thru-out the song/video, then the lady in black and red behind the lady in green at time 1:45 definitely draws your attention to that signature. Its the only reason I watch this video and I watch it over and over and over and over...like every flipping day...I wish the camera had focussed more on her....And then when she finishes that particular dance style she turns around as if nothing just happened-but you can also hear her saying "Ah! "I really enjoyed that one!"

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