How United States Professional Soccer Player Folarin Balogun's Name is REALLY Pronounced & What His Names Mean

United States’ Folarin Balogun Scores Brace in First Half Against Paraguay

Fox Sports, Jun 12, 2026

Folarin Balogun scored two goals for the United States to extend its lead to 3-0 over Paraguay. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lRvwo45xs8 -snip- Soccer (football) player Folarin Balogun's name is mispronounced by the sport's commentator throughout this game. **** Edited by Azizi Powell This pancocojams post showcases a YouTube video of United States professional soccer (football) player Folorin Balogun This post presents information 7 comments about the meanings of the names "Balogun" and "Folarin" and also includes information about the nickname "Flo" that has been given to Folorin Balogun. The content of this post is presented for cultural and onomastic purposes. "Onomastics" is the study of names and nicknames.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Folarin Balogun for wearing his name well. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube. -snip- Click https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folarin_Balogun for information about Folarin Balogun.

Also, click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/11/yoruba-names-and-their-meeanings-by.html for the 2014 pancocojams post "Yoruba Names And Their Meanings" by Fela Sowande"

**** COMMENTS ABOUT THE NAMES BALOGUN AND FOLARIN [I'm presenting the comments that I wrote first because they provide a summation of this subject. All of the other sources for the comments that are published in this section are given in no particular order. numbers are given for referencing purposes only.] SOURCE #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ust39aoZ4ig "OMG: World Cup Star Just DEVASTATED TRUMP in MOST Surprising Way!: The Luke Beasley Show- Luke discusses Team USA soccer player, Folarin Balogun.", Luke Beasley, July 2, 2026

Highlighted comment @azizip171, July 2, 2026

"Thank you Luke and your team, for presenting this segment on Falorin Balogun and the issue of birthright citizenship. l usually don't focus on mispronunciations, but when it comes to names, I believe it's important to offer this information.

"Balogun" is pronounced "Baah-Lo-guuuuun" ("BA-LOW-GOON").

I'm not a fan of Fox, but this Fox Sports video uses the correct* pronunciation of Falorin Balogun's last name: "Folarin Balogun Opens Up on His Decision to Play for the United States 🇺🇸 2026 FIFA World Cup™", June 19, 2026.

*that is, correct for the USA if not the way that Yoruba people pronounce it).

The name "Balogun" is a combination of "oba" meaning "king" and "ogun". "Ogun" is the name of one of the top deities in the Yoruba (Nigeria) pantheon (which-is similar to the Greek pantheon as it has gods and goddesses and has a Supreme Deity. Yhe Yoruba Supreme Deity's name is Olodumare). Ogun is the god of war and rules metal and all things associated with metal.

The name "Balogun" means "leader in war"." ** Reply @azizip171, July 3, 2026 "Here's information about the name "Folarin" from yorubanames.com:

"Fọlárìn - One who walks with wealth.

[...]

Morphology fi-ọlá-rìn

Part Meaning

fi          use

ọlá       wealth

rìn        walk, strut"... -snip- The nickname "Flo" that has been given to soccer player Folarin Balogun isn't a Yoruba (Nigeria, West Africa) shortening of the name "Folarin", but was created in the USA or in England because the "Fola" part of the name "Folarin" sounds like the nickname for the French/Latin given name "Florence". 

(According to Wikipedia, the feminine name "Florence" "is derived from the French version of (Saint) Florentia, a Roman martyr under Diocletian.[2] The Latin florens, florentius means "blossoming", verb floreo, meaning "I blossom / I flower / I flourish")...
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I don't think there's any connection between the  "Fola" element in the Yoruba language and the word "florens" in Latin. However, it's interesting that a person who is wealthy (as the meaning of the Yoruba name element "Fola") can also be considered to be blossoming/'flourishing" (as the meaning of the French/Latin name "Florence".)"

**** SOURCE #2 From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbGkou7DTAA "Who Is USA’s Star Folarin Balogun? (And Why He's Becoming a Problem)"

The World Cup Reporter, Jun 13, 2026 

#worldcup2026 #worldcup #fifaworldcup

Welcome to The World Cup Reporter — your home for World Cup 2026 news, predictions, updates, controversy, and breakdowns for fans across the USA, Canada, and North America.

[Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.] 1.@aledjohope, June 2026 "Correct pronunciation of his last name is: BAA- LOW- GOON" ** Reply 2. @ernestmwape, June 2026 "Ok. Still a 🔫 🤗" ** Reply 3. @Redvinetv, June 2026 "Balogun - BA-LOW-GUN ** Reply 4. @vaticinus, June 2026 "baa-low-goon not baa-low-jen

your edit is still wrong

its 'goon' not 'gun'"

** Reply 5.@olaronkeoyekanmi5139, June 2026 "It means captain of an army or warlord"

**** SOURCE #3 From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDXNx7urmPs "Folarin Balogun Opens Up on His Decision to Play for the United States 🇺🇸 2026 FIFA World Cup™ ", FOX Sports, Jun 19, 2026

[Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.]

1. @obaone, July 2026
"Say his last name right cmon!"
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2. @vaticinus, July 2026
"BA-LOW-GOON"
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3. @toluakande1952, July 2026
"Learn to pronounce his name correctly"
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4. @nnamdi602, July 2026
"The mispronouncing of his name during this video was so irritating."
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5. @LJK8151, July 2026
"You all keep mispronouncing his last name. Can you please say his last name correctly?"
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6. @CapitalFizz, July 2026
"Baah -Lo-guuuuun"

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7. @angelheart8676, 2026
"Please don't butcher his surname again, next time just call him Flo. if an african should call an american name wrongly, you all will throw a fit, about the accent. excuse me 😳"

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8. @Ceedeetunis, July 2026
"Can you at least pronounce his name right."
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9. @AstroLonghorn, July 2026
"He has gun in his name. Automatically American 🇺🇸"

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10. @Briseis007
"I think Nigerians said his name actually means warlord or war general in Yoruba"

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11. @angelheart8676
"Please don't butcher his surname again, next time just call him Flo. if an african should call an american name wrongly, you all will throw a fit, about the accent. excuse me 😳"
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The REAL Meanings Of The Democratic Republic of the Congo "Fimbu" Dance (videos & information)

Felix Wazekwa - Léopards Fimbu Na Fimbu Champions Chan 2016

AfricaShowsMusic : 100% Musique Africaine, Jan 13, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgXPkWvI6Q4

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post showcases five YouTube videos about the Democratic Republic of the Congo's dance called "Fimbu" (also called "Fimbu Chicotte").

This post also presents a complete reprint of a 2017 online article about the Fimbu dance and two 2026 AI Overview write-ups about that dance. 

The content of this post is presented for historical, socio-cultural, entertainment, and recreational purposes.

All copyrights remain wiih their owners.

Thanks to Felix Wazeka, the creator of the Fimbu dance. Thanks to Marc Jourdier and thanks to all past and present members of the Congolese football club. Thanks also to  all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all the publishes of these videos on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIMBU DANCE
Source #1

[Pancocojams Editor's Note: This is a complete reprint of this article. I reformatted it to enhance its readability.]

From https://sg.news.yahoo.com/dr-congos-dancing-footballers-leave-mark-africa-cup-025838837--so
"DR Congo's dancing footballers leave mark at Africa Cup of Nations" by Marc Jourdier,  30 January 2017 

They may be out of the tournament, but the Democratic Republic of Congo's footballers will be forever remembered by Africa Cup of Nations fans for their dance moves on the pitch. DR Congo players danced the "Fimbu" seven times at the CAN 2017 tournament in Gabon -- once for each goal scored -- as their supporters in the stands cheered with delight. After each goal, the players would gather side by side, hold their left arm up and wave their right as they moved down the pitch in unison.

The move is based on a much more elaborate dance accompanying the Congolese pop hit "Fimbu" by Felix Wazeka, which in a light-hearted music video with over half a million views on YouTube is performed by dozens of men and women in colourful dress. "Everything about this dance is easy," singer Wazekwa told AFP. "But what it expresses is huge. It's the fact that we won, and that we're looking for the best way to celebrate our goals." DR Congo's music is already known worldwide for its upbeat tunes -- with superstar "rumba king" Papa Wemba leading the Kinshasa music scene for four decades until he died last year.

In the Lingala language, the word "fimbu" refers to a type of whip that was once a symbol of Belgian colonial violence in the vast central African nation and is still used in many schools and homes, despite a ban on corporal punishment. Despite the dark overtones, football stars and fans say the "Fimbu" dance is all about fun. "The idea (behind the dance) was never to mock the opponent or to go against the spirit of sportsmanship or fair play," said Kabulo Mwana Kabulo, director of sports at DR Congo's national radio and television service. "The goal is to entertain the audience, it's just a way to express joy," he said. Neeskens Kebano, the squad's number 10, is a little more provocative. "It means 'whip' -- and quite simply, it's about whipping our opponents," he said.

The dance seems to be spreading around the world, with French player Blaise Matuidi of Paris Saint Germain and Cedric Bakambu, who plays for Spain's Villareal, doing the "Fimbu" to celebrate their goals. - World Cup dreams - Congolese players first danced the "Fimbu" in 2016, during the African Nations Championship in Rwanda. Far from being favourites, they surprised their fans by defeating Ethiopia 3-0 at the opening game. Winning one match after another, they ended up bringing the trophy back home to euphoric supporters in DR Congo. This time, the team -- nicknamed the Leopards -- has fared worse, eliminated on Sunday by Ghana in the quarter finals. But rather than mourn their loss, fans are already looking forward to the next big challenge: the 2018 World Cup in Russia. And just for the occasion, Wazekwa is working with rappers Maitre Gims and Youssoupha on a new version of the dance. "My goal is for the 'Fimbu' to be danced at the World Cup," Wazekwa said."

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Source #2 :  AI Overview [This is the result of my question about the meaning of the Congolese Fimbu (Fimbu chicotte) dance.

"Fimbu chicotte is a celebratory phrase and dance from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Popularized by Congolese singer Félix Wazekwa and embraced by the national football team (the Leopards), it playfully means "whip the opponent."

The term combines two words for a whip or hitting:

Fimbu: This means "whip" or "the whip" in Lingala, a widely spoken language in the DRC.

Chicotte: This is a French word commonly used in Central and West Africa to refer to a whip or a whipping, often rooted in a history of harsh colonial punishments

The Dance and Its Meaning

During football matches or celebrations, supporters and players perform the fimbu chicotte by raising their arms and hands to mimic the cracking of a whip.

The Spirit of the Celebration: Rather than having a violent or genuinely malicious intent, the dance is used to playfully "chastise" or "whip" a losing opponent.

Cultural Context: Wazekwa created the original song as a plea to fight against impunity, essentially suggesting that those who commit offenses deserve to be punished or "whipped."

The Leopards football team adapted it into a joyful, rhythmic dance to celebrate goals and overwhelm opposing teams."

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Source #3- AI Overview #2 [This is the result of my questions "What is the name of the dance that congolese did in the 2016 YouTube video for the fimbu na fimbu song? What language are they singing and do they still do this dance in 2026?]

"The dance performed in the 2016 music video is simply called the Fimbu (derived from the hit pop song "Fimbu" by Congolese artist Félix Wazekwa).

The song is sung in Lingala, which is the most widely spoken language in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In Lingala, the word fimbu translates to "the whip."

They absolutely still do this dance in 2026. It has remained a massive cultural phenomenon and the signature goal celebration for the Congolese national football team (the Leopards) at tournaments like the World Cup. The celebratory dance involves holding an imaginary object with the left hand while using the right hand to make a downward "whipping" motion, accompanied by short rhythmic steps."

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 -FELIX WAZEKWA - FIMBU - CLIP OFFICIEL



FelixWazekwaOfficiel. Dec 11, 2017

danse inventée par Felix Wazekwa

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

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #3- Fimbu Chicote ❤️❤️❤️❤️Felix Wazekwa



@rhumbanews, 2024, Jan 17

https://youtube.com/shorts/EC9nCTb3jtQ?si=ONqO5_aPVJjBchMB

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 - Felix Wazekwa - FIMBU FOR EVER Congratulations DR Congo for 1-0 win against Benin at the Africa Cup



@DJNUMZ, December 24, 2025

https://youtube.com/shorts/4Cb0OGBNGTk?si=PwkUxJBg1y9JfTa1

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #5 - DR Congo Fimbu Dance 🇨🇩 #drcongo #fimbu #worldcup #Soccer #🇨🇩


@whatzpoppinnews, Jun 20, 2026
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Members of Democratic Republic of the Congo football team the Leopards doing the Fimbu dance during the World Cup game to celebrate scoring. (In the United States and in a few other countries, this form of football is called "soccer").

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWFZ59oJYiI

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The Twenty Most Viewed Pancocojams Posts On July 1, 2026

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post is part of a periodic series that highlights the top twenty pancocojams posts that were viewed on a particular date.

Google blogspot automatically publishes a list that the blog's editor can view of the top twenty posts in a blog that have been visited within a certain time period. Statistics for every post that has been published in this blog that I haven't deleted for one reason or another could be included in this daily top twenty list.

This post presents a list of the twenty  most viewed pancocojams post on July 1, 2026. 

I published a previous post like this on May 16, 2026 * when I noticed that this pancocojams blog had reached a total of 18 million + views since I launched it on August 29, 2011. (That number doesn't included my views .) 

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-twenty-most-viewed-pancocojams.html for that post. It's interesting to notice the differences in the subjects for the twenty most viewed pancocojams posts on these different days.

This post is presented to document meta information about this blog. This list also is presented as a way of highlighting these showcased posts.

Thanks for supporting pancocojams!

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PANCOCOJAMS WDITOR'S NOTE
The mission of pancocojams is to showcases the music, dances, language practices, & customs of African Americans and of other people of Black descent throughout the world.

At the time of this post's publication  on July 1, 2026, pancocojams has had 18,529,854 views since this blog was launched on August 29, 2011. That number doesn't include my views.

A total number of 5941 posts  are available on this pancocojams blog as of July 1, 2026-including this one. 

*This list that is presented in this post presents the title for each of the top twenty posts that were viewed during July 1, 2026. in addition to the post's title, these entries include the hyperlink, and that post's publishing date.

All of the top twenty lists (such as this one on July 1,  2026 and the list for May 16, 2026 document the eclectic nature and the wide range of socio-cultural and/or folkloric topics that are featured in this blog.

I determine the subject of each pancocojams post as the Spirit (or my spirit) moves me to do so.

Publishing this list can help visitors to this blog find posts that they may be interested in visiting again or visiting for the first time. 
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Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/12/links-to-twenty-five-pancocojams-posts.html for the post entitled "Links To The Twenty-Five Pancocojams Posts With The Highest Number Of Views (From 2011-2024)."

Last year I decided not to publish an annual "most viewed post from this blog's launching  because the list of posts with the most views has remained very similar for a number of years. 

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A LIST OF THE TWENTY MOST VIEWED PANCOCOJAMS POST (July 1, 2026)

[The post with the highest number of views on that day is given first, and all the other posts are in descending order.]

1. A Timeline of "Shabooya Roll Call" Chants & Sayings (In Movies, Television, TikTok, YouTube, And Other Social Media Sites) -Part I (1996 to 2016)

https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-chronological-list-with-videos-of.html

January 11, 2022

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2. 50 Most Common African American Surnames (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania & Other Communities In Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (1992-2001) Reprint

https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2025/11/50-most-common-african-american.html

November 11, 2025

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3. "Down Down Baby" ("Shimmy Shimmy Co Co Pop") Rhymes with chronological information from 1973 to 2023

https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2023/06/some-examples-of-down-down-baby-shimmy.html

June 25, 2023

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4. Seven YouTube Videos Of Traditional Tharaka (Kenyan) Dances

https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2021/11/seven-youtube-videos-of-traditional.html

November 15, 2021

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5. MSgt McCants (USMC Ret) Version Of The Running Cadence "Mama Told Johnny Not To Go Downtown"

https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2017/05/msgt-mccants-usmc-ret-version-of.html

May 29, 2017

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6. Information About South Africa's Gqom Music & Amapiano Music

https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/05/information-about-south-africas-gqom.html

May 20, 2020

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7. "No Smoke" / "You Don't Want No Smoke" (children's & teens Stomp & Shake cheer with words, information, & comments)

https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2023/06/no-smoke-you-dont-want-no-smoke.html

June 8, 2023

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8. Part II -"Down By The Banks Of The Hanky Panky" Rhymes That Include Lines About The Cola Wars And/Or Lines About Michael Jackson's Hair Catching On Fire

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October 24, 2025

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9. Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's 1975 Afrobeat song "Water No Get Enemy" (YouTube Videos, Lyrics, & The Yoruba Proverb That Inspired That Song)

https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2023/10/fela-anikulapo-kutis-1975-afrobeat-song.html

October 15, 2023

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10. "Kick 'Em Out The Classroom": Selected Comments From Discussion Threads For Two YouTube Videos Of That Wild 'N Out" Television Series Game

https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2023/03/selected-comments-from-discussion.html

March 30, 2023

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11. Examples Of The Military Cadence "Seen An Old Lady Walkin' Down The Street"

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May 30, 2017

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12. The Brazilian Capoeira Song "Zum Zum Zum" In The 1993 American Movie "Only The Strong" ISN'T The Original Version Of That Song

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January 31, 2024

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13. Seven Examples Of "Jumbie Jamboree" (also known as "Zombie Jamboree" & "Back To Back, Belly To Belly")

https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/10/seven-examples-of-jumbie-jamboree-also.html

October 30, 2015

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14. Comments About Fred "Rerun" Berry Dancing In The Soul Train Line To The O Jays' Song "Love Train" (1973)

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October 11, 2021

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15. "Lemonade Crunchy Ice" (Hand Clap Rhyme Videos & Word Examples)

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August 26, 2021

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16. Five Examples of Song Lyrics For "Li'l Liza Jane" (Little Liza Jane)

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 February 25, 2014

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17. The REAL History Of The Song "Pick A Bale Of Cotton" (Partial Time Line From the 1930s to 1979)

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November 18, 2013

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18. The Black American/Caribbean Roots Of The Shanty "Bully In The Alley" & Explanations For Some Words In That Shanty

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October 6, 2022

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19. Cote D’Ivoire's Mapouka Dance - The African Roots Of Twerking (information & videos)

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May 16, 2013

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20. Information About Nigeria's Fuji Music & Its Founder Sikiru Ayinde Barrister (with one sound file & two videos of Sikiru Ayinde Barrister)

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 July 7, 2019

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The Similarities Between The Ways The "Whip" & "The Whip/Nae Nae" Were Danced In The United States And How The "Fimbu" Was & Is Still Danced In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo

 

Dazz Band ~ Let It Whip 1982

RETROVISOR, Oct 8, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd3gl5gnMeA

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Edited by Azizi Powell

Latest revision- July 2, 2026
 
This pancocojams post showcases two dances from the United States named "Whip" and one dance from the Democratic Republic of  the Congo named "Fimbu" which is a word in the Lingala language whose English translation is "whip".

Brief information about each of these dances are also included in this post.

The content of this post is presented for historical, socio-cultural, and entertainment purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the creators of these dances. Thanks also to all those who are featured in these YouTube videos and thanks to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.
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Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-real-meanings-of-democratic.html for a related pancocojams post that showcases several YouTube videos of the Congolese fimbu dance and presents  information and comments about that Central African dance. 

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DISCLAIMER:
This pancocojams series is meant to point out the similarities in the movements of the two United States "Whip" dances and the Democratic Republic of the Congo's "Whip" dance ("Fimbu"/"Fimbu Chicotte").

This pancocojams series doesn't mean to state or imply that the meanings of the United States "Whip"
 dances are the same or similar to the meanings of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's "Whip" dance. I am aware that -besides the whipping motion- the meanings that are given for the two African American originated dances and the Democratic Republic of the Congo dance aren't the same. 

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - Silentó - Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) (Official)

SilentoVEVO, Jun 25, 2015

Official video for “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” directed by Marc Klasfeld and produced by Cisco Newman and Danny Lockwoodz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjW8wmF5VWc

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #3 - Felix Wazekwa - Léopards Fimbu Na Fimbu Champions Chan 2016

 

AfricaShowsMusic : 100% Musique Africaine, Jan 13, 2017
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"Leopards" is the name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's football club (squad).

The United States (and a few other countries) refer to this type of football as "soccer". 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgXPkWvI6Q4

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 - FELIX WAZEKWA – FIMBU FOREVER (Clip Officiel)



FelixWazekwaOfficiel, Dec 22, 2025

« Fimbu Forever » – Félix Wazekwa

⚽ Une chanson, un peuple, une équipe !

Félix Wazekwa rend hommage aux Léopards de la RDC avec « Fimbu Forever », un hymne vibrant destiné à les encourager pour la CAN 2025 et les qualifications pour la Coupe du Monde 2026.

Mais cette chanson va plus loin : elle appelle tout le peuple congolais à s’unir, à soutenir leurs héros sur le terrain et à partager la fierté de la nation à travers le monde.

💃 La danse Fimbu, présente dans cette vidéo, est intemporelle.

Depuis plus d’une décennie, elle accompagne le peuple congolais partout dans le monde, célébrant la joie, l’unité et la passion du football. Avec « Fimbu Forever », cette danse devient un symbole éternel de soutien aux Léopards.

🎶 Que vous soyez au stade, à la maison ou à l’étranger, laissez-vous emporter par le rythme et chantez avec Félix Wazekwa pour les Léopards et pour la RDC !
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Google translate from French to English:
"Félix Wazekwa pays tribute to the DRC’s Leopards with "Fimbu Forever," a stirring anthem designed to rally support for the 2025 AFCON and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

But the song goes further: it calls on the entire Congolese people to unite, support their heroes on the pitch, and share the nation's pride with the world.

💃 The Fimbu dance featured in this video is timeless.

For over a decade, it has accompanied the Congolese people across the globe, celebrating joy, unity, and a passion for football. With "Fimbu Forever," the dance becomes an enduring symbol of support for the Leopards.

🎶 Whether you are at the stadium, at home, or abroad, let the rhythm sweep you up and sing along with Félix Wazekwa for the Leopards and the DRC!"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSUxoIcAa0s
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INFORMATION ABOUT "THE WHIP" SONG & DANCE (1982)
AI Overview
" "The Whip Dance" generally refers to the famous dance routines created for the Dazz Band's 1982 smash hit, "Let It Whip". The song and its dance propelled the Cleveland-born R&B/funk group to major commercial success.

Key Facts About "Let It Whip"

• Release Year: 1982
• Chart Success: Reached No. 1 on the US Billboard R&B chart and No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• Accolades: Won the 1982 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals

The upbeat, synthesizer-heavy track became a staple on nationwide dance floors and radio stations. The signature, energetic "whip" motions."

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INFORMATION ABOUT "THE WHIP/NAE NAE"  SONG & DANCE
AI Overview

"The "Whip/Nae Nae" refers to the hit 2015 viral song "Watch Me" by American rapper Silentó. The track peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a global sensation primarily because its lyrics specifically instruct listeners on how to perform a medley of popular hip-hop dance moves."

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIMBU (FIMBU CHICOLETTE) SONG & DANCE
From https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fimbu-explaining-congos-world-cup-193751532.html What is Fimbu?: Explaining Congo's World Cup goal celebration against Portugal in Houston

Matt Young, Wed, Jun 17, 2026

 "Congo scored the first goal in its World Cup history just before halftime in its 1-1 draw against Portugal on Wednesday in Houston, which meant the world got to see the African country's traditional Fimbu celebration.

After Yoane Wissa headed a cross into the back of the net, the entire Congo team, which is using Houston as its base camp for the World Cup, ran toward their sideline and did a dance in unison that involved sticking their left forearm in front, then raising their right arm and repeatedly bringing it down in a whipping motion.

 Americans probably would call it a "Belt to Ass" dance *, but the Congolese call it the Fimbu.

 Fimbu - which means "the whip" in Lingala, the most widely spoken language in Congo - is a Congolese pop hit song from 2015 by Felix Wazeka. The Congo national team began doing the dance from the song after goals in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.

 The team has carried on the tradition, including doing it throughout World Cup qualifying.

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Although players and fans use the dance as form of celebration, Wazekwa has explained that his song originated from a more serious thought when he wrote it, but was happy it had become adopted by his country's athletes as a celebration.

 "Fimbu is first and foremost a plea for the fight against impunity," he told a Congolese radio network in 2017. "By launching this cry and this dance, I wanted to send a message: In various fields, those who commit offenses deserve a good whipping. That's why I created fimbu… In fact, they quickly understood that the dance steps were reminiscent of the punishment one would give someone who had committed a sprain. And that this could also apply to football. Nowadays, a defense is whipped when it concedes goals during a match. Fimbu is danced when a goal has been scored. Moreover, it encourages each team to play well to win the match so that they can be the one to 'whip' the other. But it's not in a belligerent spirit; it remains a game." "...
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*I had no knowledge about the Fimbu dance prior to reading about it in articles and video summaries/discussion threads of the 2016 Football World Cup. I think that's the case for other people in the United States who are aware of that dance.

I don't believe that any Americans refer to that dance as the "belt to ass" dance. "Belt to ass" isn't an authentic American colloquialism. However, I understand that the wrier of this article is referring to a person getting beaten on his or her butt (but actually meaning any part of their body) with a belt (or otherwise). Another way of saying this is that the person "got an ass whoopin' (whipping).. 

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