Etighi

Etighi

Etighi

Nigerian dance

Etighi is a Nigerian dance. The etighi dance was founded by the Akwa Ibom people. The dance requires movement of the leg and the waist. The dance is known across Nigeria and popularly used by the Ibibio and Efik people where its origin began.[1]

Popularity

The dance has been used in several music videos in Nigeria and across the world. The dance became well known when Iyanya used the dance in his popular music video.[2][3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Top Dance Styles in Africa - Africa.com". www.africa.com. Retrieved 2017-07-24.
  2. [2]
    Kimuyu, Hilary (2017-06-27). "Nigeria: Iyanya – In Kenya You Feel Like You Are in Europe". The Nation (Nairobi). Retrieved 2017-07-24.
  3. [3]
    "Besides learning the Etighi and Shoki dance, here are a few things Ciara picked up in Nigeria - Ventures Africa". Ventures Africa. 2016-03-02. Retrieved 2017-07-24.
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