I am from the Igbo tribe but while I was in primary school I was among the student selected to dance the ekombi back then with all the intricate and delicate dance steps and the attire. Till today I love the Efik and Netim dance steps. I can spend hours watching them dance

A very proud Efik woman here 👌 As a kid I was thought the intricate dance steps of the ekombi dance by my father. It's a tradition that all Efik women know how to dance the ekombi dance. A beautiful, graceful and cool heritage....my pride.

@Om-bo2oe

4 жыл бұрын

Very Nice

@Lifesweetfingers

3 жыл бұрын

So interesting

@angelsweet9611

2 жыл бұрын

I’m American born and would love to learn!

@apstmatthew.7352

Жыл бұрын

A very proud Efik man here.

@diahhospital7546

Жыл бұрын

9

One of my best Efik songs. Efik edi Mbakara! Efik edi Uyai. Efik edi mfoniso

I can never get tired of my culture efik is the best

Love to Efik people from Europe!!!

AFRICA LIVE!!!!!!! I Love it they are throwing down so graceful and beautiful my sista's I from america. I miss home. I will return someday soon.

I can't keep count of how many times I still come back to watch this video. Love it

@PreciousTojuTv

2 жыл бұрын

My too, pride efik

I love this culture, Efik Edi mbakara

I am from uyo born in calabar I have been in Lagos for many years now I just miss home

I'm from Spain But i was living in Nigeria in Ibadan When i was a child, i would like to learn ekombi dance. Send me a tutorial video Please. It's so beautiful, Nice, great.

I love my efik heritage so much so proud to be from Calabar we are the best

@anurikaanacy6843

Жыл бұрын

Please can you tell me about your traditional

@zionudo6594

2 ай бұрын

Eyen efik till the end.

Am proud Efik Miss home oooh

My culture,my heritage.Each time I watch this video,it reminds me of my late father.He was all the way when it comes to culture with his angelic voice and drumming skills.Rest On Chief.

Looking forward to going back to the town I grew up in: CALABAR. Forty years of living in a foreign country seems like torture.

@emmanuelasuquo9121

Жыл бұрын

please come back oh

@josephineeffiom1882

10 ай бұрын

Will be nice to have you ❤

Oh da! Kop mbre!

@mkpoutopatrick1366

4 жыл бұрын

Ado ata mbre. 💃💃💃💃

@zionudo6594

2 ай бұрын

Tìng sonnğ uyò

Ekombi Dancers here are Iban Mbobi in Heaven. They are daughters of Obong that have gone through the ritual (Fattening Home) in Heaven that make them goddesses. Abang Dancers. Thank You Father.

Wow I love this my mom always told me about my people from calabar ♥️♥️♥️♥️and I just can't wait to see them

The difference is very clear, others are still trying to learn this unique rich cultural heritage from the Efiks.

Beautiful Calabar girls graceful dance walks very precious and precised rhythm.

@f.a.archibong251

2 жыл бұрын

The Ekombi dance is the best traditional dance in the world

This is an incredible complex rhythm of drum sounds that I have ever heard. The melody of the lead drummer locks in rhythm with the steps of the dances. The other two drums, the rattle, and the chanting take everything to another level that is just mysterious.

@ForevaABBIEx3

5 жыл бұрын

Very great observations

@f.a.archibong251

2 жыл бұрын

This is completely the age long Ekombi dance of the Efik people of Calabar.The music, drumming,the vocalling,attires and the dancers are all pure Efik custom and culture.This is truly the Ekombi of the Efiks not the choreography by imitators. Incidentally,except you are Efik you won't understand the secret in the dance steps.Although the neighbouring tribes try to copy,the difference is always clear.

@enobongeno3907

2 жыл бұрын

@@f.a.archibong251 the neighbouring tribes don't try to copy. But they most likely emigrated from same culture. That's why languages, names and culture are similar

The slim man's voice is really nice. I keep coming back to watch this video. I love ekombi dance though I can't dance it

This is so lovely and captivating. Not my language but am so in love with the whole thing.

And This is the Origin of the Salsa dancing in Latino Countries!

@mikailm6934

3 жыл бұрын

That along the dances from the Kongo region(Bakongo)

@bandaqueenlove9134

Жыл бұрын

@@mikailm6934 You're definitely correct. This is so beautiful!

Na so! Edi sungsung!

God bless the Canaan city we are the best,very rich and beautiful people.

@f.a.archibong251

2 жыл бұрын

The Efik Eburutu people are part of the lost tribes of the Ephraim family of Israel..The word Hebrew got corrupted over the years to Ebru..Eburu as the sourjouned from the Red sea across Africa.The word Eburutu got derived from Eburu a corruption of Hebrew and Ututu(a town in Afikpo)the Ebrus sojourned at before moving down the River Cross to Arochukwu,Uruan and finally to CALABAR in search of the land of Canaan.That is why Calabar to the Efiks is also. Canaan City.

Efik edi mmakara

Those daughters are so graceful!

@estherbassey1579

Жыл бұрын

My mum is from Ikot Nakanda My dad is Uyo I love to be part of this dance The song and the dance move me al ays

I love my culture especially the Ekombi Dance of which I know very well how to dance.

@margaretvernon4108

Жыл бұрын

See such Numerous uplifting Replies. Very REAL. I love and endorse these Replies. Once a Dancer, never forgotten

Awesome- Rich Efik Culture

Honestly I too much love my culture and I miss it currently cuz I'm not in the country but I can't wait to go back home, Efik Edi mbakara ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Beautiful! So proud to be an Efik person wait beautiful culture

My finances culture 💕💯 her pride and her dance

Nice one

Original salsa and rumba dancers

my culture gives me so ,much joy this is beautiful

I really miss home

I'm so proud to be Efik

Once you see the owners of ekombi dancing their dance you know not all those plagiarisers jumping up and down like earth worms

Love my culture Forever proud of my heritage

Efik edi makara

A soft and gentle dance. This is indeed a beauty to behold.

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

love this dance a lot....

@helenasimole659

6 жыл бұрын

Efilk edi mbakara

OYE BAB OBIO!!! EFIK EDI MBAKARA.

Absolutely the best!

@uduakokon1226

5 жыл бұрын

Nice

good old days....

Atata Mbre Efik Ebrutu nnyin edi oro ette

I so much love this. Proudly Efik.

I miss home so much..beautiful video.

Am proud to be an akwa ibom bear, I love dancing ekongbi

@f.a.archibong251

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry,if you are not Efik,you will never grab the Ekombi steps..Maybe you could learn the choreogrphed imitation.I bet you even if you understudy the dance shown in this video for ten years,you will never be able to dance the original Ekombi of the Efiks of CALABAR unless you are Efik.

@gtail942

2 жыл бұрын

This is EFIK culture. Not akwa ibom. Leave people’s culture alone.

Wonderful ekombi

@eduojoi4334

5 жыл бұрын

i luv my Efik culture.

I am very elated for the rich efik culture.

I like this culture

Thank you

De esta música surgió la Salsa

I love this, proudly Efik

Am proud to be from Akwa Cross..

@thewordsmith5440

7 жыл бұрын

Peace Leo Can you explain the relation between Ibibio and Efik? They were all apart of the Kalabari Kingdom?

@happinessfriday9666

5 жыл бұрын

Peace Leo and me too

@sengekehinde6093

4 жыл бұрын

there is nothing like'I'M FROM AKWACROSS'....if ur from akwa ibom,ur from akwa ibom and vice versa

@princekalal

4 жыл бұрын

@@sengekehinde6093 . States are abitrary. In the 80s both states were one. The cultural similarities are all that matter. Efik and Ibibio (which I am) are definitely a people divided.

@janetetim4241

3 жыл бұрын

@@thewordsmith5440 Yes I will explain to you ibibo is the origin of both cross river state and Akwa ibom Ibibo _from ibibo we the efilk, and other languages We are all the same people

This is exactly like the Oroko people of Cameroon (Balue, Balondo, Bakundu, Ngolo, Batanga, Bakoko etc). Very interesting!!

@africanchild2618

6 жыл бұрын

Blessed Ngoe these people are ejagham (called efik in Nigeria)

@donaldekpo1817

5 жыл бұрын

Blessed Ngoe, they are the same people separated by boundaries..Calabar shares boundaries with the Orokos of Cameroon..

@mercyoffor1312

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one

@abohohio4239

3 жыл бұрын

African Child ejagham and efik are two different tribes from the same state. Ejegham don’t dance ekombi, they have their own dance.

@josephabah5707

3 жыл бұрын

@@abohohio4239 good to no that

Kusung Kusung .. the late Rex Lawson used this on one of his song. I just realized that one of his song about Gowon was actually nabo.

In December 2019, am loving our beautiful music.

Etidot, Etidot Nkanika (Ete Nyong, Eyen Obong in BCS), Nkanika (Nkanika Ekpe) amia Udighe Ederi. Etidot Nkanika, Nkanika amia Udighe Ederi. Ekafo (Okobo) Ekedi Owo Abasi Ooo. Etefo (The Holy Spirit) Ekedi Okworo Iko Nyin Ooo. Etidot, Etidot Nkanika, Nkanika Amia Udighe Ederi. Ekpe Obu (Esang) ono enye Ikang and cut and cut him free with the Sword of The Spirit (Esang). Thank You Father.

Thank You Father(Obong Nyin , Obu). Thine the Glory.

The Father promised Apapa Bethel He will do us in Heaven. The promise has been fulfiled in Oron into Order in Heaven. Thank You Father.

@mercyhenshawhenshaw3394

5 жыл бұрын

I love the Efik culture am happy am married to an efik man

wow. so beautiful

♥ my people

what beautiful movements

The best

🎉😊

Eyen Efik Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. Born in American of Efik parents, I would like to share with my children the customs of our people. I have been gone far too long to understand the meaning of the song. Could you please share. I am isolated from my people, so loss of language. Blessings!

@babemaggie

9 жыл бұрын

Bodie Essiet There are actually various Efik proverbs being used in different songs. We hope to welcome you back soon😊

@mamaafrica389

9 жыл бұрын

If you live in the United States, you should bring your kids to the annual Efik convention so that they can interact with other Efik kids

@bodieessiet9378

9 жыл бұрын

Mmaedem I would like to find out more about it this. Where will the convention be at this year

@tonyonokwu976

7 жыл бұрын

abiriba ikprikpogu

@tonyonokwu976

7 жыл бұрын

Mama Africa

Am so proud of Calabar

I am so very proud to have come from akwa/cross

Please i want to know what they called their king, queen and Princess

I miss home o

Please can I get the lyrics and translation of this song

I dont understand the beat ...the dancers are good tho👍

In Americas Cuba has Abakua Society local version of Ngbe or Ekpe Perhaps Nigerians including Yoruba etc can arrange cultural exchanges if not already

@samaval9920

3 ай бұрын

We can see videos by Instituto Superior de Artes in Havana Cuba hopefully there are website and email address.

@samaval9920

3 ай бұрын

and great Afro Cuban Dane courses

Ohhhh my ediye Efik am proud to be an efik

Wow this is my home town dace I really like it

My heritage❤️

Abang ke idagha emi. Ekpe Obu. Their Gold Eyen.

Sweet Movements

I love this

Origin of rap

Ekombi itak ntokon. Bre mbre no mi mbok!

This reminds me a of carnival/ Mardi Gras

Beautiful!

Edi ntre ! Sungsungly, mbok. "Efik edi mbakara" ke ido ye ndutim.

LOVELY

tHIS IS PRETTY COOL

Tittle of d song plz

So beautiful

lovely steps

What's the title of song?😊

Efik edi mbakara!!!

Eyen Efik mbok fiak nno efen edi ke abighi akagha mbok eyen ekami

Tittle of d song plzzzzzzzzz

Can someone translate the lyrics in English pls❤ I would love to know what they are singing about 🙏

@tamanawilson9265

Жыл бұрын

Me too! 🥹

I am Cameroonian and we also have the same dance and outfit and the dialect is soooo similar.

@cynthiatanah9572

4 жыл бұрын

Are you ejagham? Cause they are the Same as Efik

@josephabah5707

3 жыл бұрын

So similar, Please do you understand a word in the song. I think Nigeria and Cameroon have so many things in common

@nauticdixons

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely that part of Nigeria

@MummyGOtube

3 жыл бұрын

manyu dance 100%

Could someone who speaks efik please give me a quick summary of the song.( Please no one say, "Go learn it for yourself", )

@institutional8337

7 жыл бұрын

the salt is mine...the pepper is yours...lets share the pot...

@sosa9220

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@joanorok265

6 жыл бұрын

sodiari ubani lol

@sosa9220

3 жыл бұрын

@@institutional8337 So I've come to learn this isn't the real lyrics, thanks for trolling i guess

@rosesaremerry

4 ай бұрын

@@sosa9220what are the lyrics?

ntokon edie okwo, yak ibaha de esio lol!

@MaiAngelTv

10 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on! ayooooo! love ekombi!