The facts about the latest dance trend the shaku shaku

Shaku Shaku dance is the latest step trend in the Nigerian music industry. And it seems people can just get over it. It has become a growing trend and for now, there is no sign that it will die down anytime soon. So we have decided to tell you about the origin and history of the dance and how it has taken over the mainstream media.

When it comes to Nigeria songs, something you cannot take away from them are the unique dances steps that come with various beats and sounds. Over the years, there have been many popular dance steps introduced by various artists. Some of these dance steps include Yahoozee, Kukere, Shoki, among many others.

In 2017, a new dance step took over in Nigeria, thanks to popular Nigeria rap superstar Olamide popularly known as Badoo. Shaku Shaku dance is a street dance. The dance steps are like the steps of a drunk person or someone who has smoked copious amounts of weed. It is done by stretching out the arm and crossing them over each other in front with the legs widened out and launching into a graceful half-galloping. The rest routine in the dance is more of a freestyle. The dance has even been tagged as the Nigerian Gangnam style.

Although the dance is credited to Olamide, the truth is that he is not the inventor of the dance. But he played the major role in the crossing over of the dance to the mainstream media.

The dance originated in the streets. According to DJ Real, Shaku Shaku name is for street guys, and the dance was named after their particular style of dances when they are drunk or have smoked weed. The DJ thinks that the dance comes from Agege area in Lagos state.

After months of trending beneath the surface, Olamide who has a reputation for bringing the street into the mainstream media used Shahku Shaku dancers in the video of his hit song “Wo”. The dance started to become popular. But the main breakthrough of Shaku Shaku by Olamide came after the fourth edition of his annual Olamide Live in Concert (OLIC 4) show. Instead of holding the concert at the popular Eko Hotel convention centre, he held the show on the mainland at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. The concert showcased some of the best street records of 2017 by artists like Dj Real, Slimcase, Dj Enimoney with the dance showcased in front of more than ten thousand people.

By the end of 2017, the Internet was filled with different videos of people doing the Shaku Shaku dance including popular artists like Davido, Dj Cuppy, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid.

Olamide Shaku Shaku dance has now become a trend in all the songs released in since then. The dance has inspired or has been showcased in many other songs since it became popular. Some of the songs synonymous with Shaku Shaku includes Dammy Krane “Shaku Shaku”, Idowest’s “Omo Shepeteri” (featuring Slimcase and Dammy Krane), Mr. Real’s “Legbegbe”, Slimcase’s “Oshozondi”, Small Doctor’s “This Year”, Zlatan Ibile’s “My Body” (featuring Olamide), Cashwale’s “Handkerchief” and Reminisce’s “Problem” and many more.

How to dance Shaku Shaku dance

As Shaku Shaku is the current trending dance step in Nigeria today, everyone wants to know how to make the moves.

Find a song with a beat and sound that goes with the Shaku Shaku dance because rhythm is key when it comes to dance moves. Almost all the latest songs seem to flow with the dance steps seamlessly. So finding one shouldn’t take time. You can just select one of the songs listed above.

The dance starts with you standing with your legs astride. Then stretch your arm forward slightly crossed over each other. Then try to make a false or unfinished leg over movement to the right and then to the left. Your upper body will move slightly in sync in either direction of your legwork. Repeat the leg over movement at least three times on both legs. Then you will make a hand movement like you are pulling the cord of a generator. You can try various head movement while doing the leg over movement in sync. Finally, you do a quick squat once or two times successively while you pull out your legs as you rise up. Then you repeat the routine all over again. The Shaku Shake dance steps are not rigid, so you can freestyle it anyhow you want it as long as you do the basic things explained above. You can watch various Shaku Shaku dance videos on YouTube to see how people have mixed it.

Shaku Shaku dance will one day fade away like other dance that came before it. But before another one takes over, enjoy this one while it lasts. And if you can’t seem to get the dance, don’t feel too bad, you are not the only one out there. You can keep trying though.

Things to give up to become successful

You can give up on the some of the things listed today, while it might take a bit longer to give up on others.

If you want to be successful, it’ll be helpful to give up and let go of these things.

• Give up your need to impress others

Stop trying to impress others with your lifestyle. Be yourself, live a happy real life and people will love your realness. Trying to impress people only works against us, people sense inauthenticity and we only make ourselves look insecure and unattractive.

• Give up your resistance to change

There are few constants in life and change is not one of them. Change is necessary for self-development;  both mentally and physically if you want to live a happy life.

At our work places, change is crucial if you want to get recognition and promotions. You can get quality education to make your CV rich and get the better understanding of the business world.  If nothing changed, everything would become stagnant and never improve.

• Give up on your fears

Fear is a dangerous intangible thing that can hinder your progress and affect your relationships. There’s no cure for courageousness but if there was a remedy for fear, it is courage. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself - Roosevelt.”

Replace fear with love and curiosity, and watch yourself grow rich in experience.

• Give Up Self-Depreciation

Life is beautiful. Regardless of the situation, you are in now, don’t ever think the worst of yourself. Patience is a virtue and it will help you deal with the discomfort in a way that best suits your life and the people around you.

Undervaluing yourself ruins confidence and it will be very difficult to rise from your sorry state. Why don’t you inspire yourself and work hard to achieve your dreams?

• Give up thinking small

Always think outside the box when it comes to work-related issues, new projects and dealing with people. We are all born genius but others fail to succeed because of their limited thinking. Don't be over-impressed by your past glories. Try to beat your past records and create a niche for yourself in your respective field.

Olamide says it is okay to be stingy

Olamide reveals why he can’t afford to share his wealth with others

Nigerian rapper,Olamide has revealed it is ok to be selfish and not share all your wealth just to help others.According to him,human needs are endless .
”Oyinbo say Selfishness is the beginning of sledgehammer . A cheerful giver cannot have akojor. if not dangote go done share all him money give us to solve Nigeria problem,but human needs are endless. Taink you ! I de go hustle my own bah …. I done go”
When a fan told him ‘we rise by lifting others’,he said he is not yet in the position to do that .

Latest hip hop update

Hip-hop dance developed in the 1960s and ’70s as a type of street dance. Through styles such as breaking, popping and locking, dancers were able to express a wide range of emotions and tell stories.
Over the years, hip-hop dance has grown and gained popularity worldwide.
During the USA and World Hip Hop Dance championships from Aug. 3-11 – partly at the Arizona Grand Resort in Ahwatukee – top crews and dancers will showcase their dance skills.
The competition is hosted by Hip Hop International, a company founded by America’s Best Dance Crew creators Karen and Howard Schwartz. Karen said the competition and TV show highlight the artistry of hip-hop dance.
“We have an appreciation for dance. There’s no question,” she said. “We also have a knack for bringing great events in front of people around the world and developing it in such a way that it showcases talent and entertains people.”
Howard said he and his wife also want to provide avenues for hip-hop dancers to pursue their dreams.
During its 17-year-run, the USA and world competitions have taken place in cities like South Beach, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Phoenix.
During both championships, crews compete in the 7- to 12-year-old junior, 13- to 17-year-old varsity, 18-and-over adult and all-ages megacrew divisions.
The megacrews are made up of 15 to 40 dancers, and the other crews have between five and nine dancers.
All events except the world championship finals take place at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa Ballroom. The top teams from around the world will compete at the Grand Canyon University Arena Aug. 11.
On Aug. 10, individuals or duos will compete against each other in breaking, locking, popping and all styles battles.
This year, the world championships will have more than 4,000 dancers from more than 50 countries. For the first time, countries such as Sierra Leone, Bolivia and Hong Kong will have representation in the competition.
International judges score crews on their incorporation of different styles, precision and skill and overall performance and entertainment value.
Howard said the world championships highlight the different forms hip-hop dance has taken throughout the world.
“We see it in the music. We see it in some of the actual dance moves,” Howard said. “We encourage it. In hip-hop competition, there’s no reason we can’t and we shouldn’t look at what’s specific to someone’s home country and their culture.”
The competition has developed a strong reputation in the dance world. Talent scouts from all over the world attend the championships, and dancers have a chance to audition for Cirque du Soleil.
Throughout the week, the dancers can take part in workshops taught by elite dance instructors. The workshops are open to the public.
The resort will offer dance parties following the competitions, food trucks with different types of cuisine and a marketplace with international hip-hop vendors.
The resort becomes an Olympic-style village, with people from all over the world. During the competitions, especially the finals, spectators often show their national pride, Howard said.
“People come out with their national flags and chants. It’s very cultural, very Olympic-like,” Howard said.
In recent years, Arizona crews have had a strong showing at the USA and world championships.
The Exiles crew from Coolidge took silver last year in the adult division at the USA championships, and the Elektrolytes out of Gilbert won silver in the megacrew category.
Exiles, a dance ministry, is based out of the United Dance Studio. Along with the adult team, the studio will take United Dance Company, a megacrew of 27 to 30 dancers, to the hip-hop championships.
Established last year, the Exiles crew is made up of college-age dancers, most of whom are self-taught.
The team, made up of dancers from different parts of the Valley, is skilled in styles such as krumping, b-boying, popping and tricking.
“Since we all come from different places in Arizona, we grew up with different styles. We get to learn from each other so we can be a well-rounded dance team. We do our very best to push each other and challenge each other to the next level,” Cordova said.
Based out of the Rise Dance Academy, the Elektrolytes won season seven of America’s Best Dance Crew and placed first at the USA Hip Hop Dance Championships in 2011.
This year, the studio will have crews in the junior, adult and megacrew divisions. The Elektrolytes megacrew of Gilbert has 40 members, ranging in age from 12 to 30.
Sal Banuelos, one of the group’s choreographers and original members, said that with the megacrew, he can get more creative with the choreography.
“What’s fun about the megacrew is there’s so many people, so you can do so much and create a lot of crazy visuals,” Banuelos said.
While on America’s Best Dance Crew, the group gave the illusion of floating and created three robots as part of challenges.
A self-taught dancer, Banuelos started in high school. He and a group of friends practiced in his parents’ garage and performed at school pep assemblies.
Over the years the group has developed the high-energy dance style for which it is known and has continued to improve with the addition of dance styles such as krumping, Banuelos said.
During his time as a dancer, the Arizona hip-hop scene has continued to grow in size and talent, he said.
“There’s a lot more competition now, and there’s so many good crews out here,” Banuelos said.
USA Hip Hop Dance Championship Final, Arizona Grand Resort and Spa Ballroom, 8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix. hiphopinternational.com, 6:30 p.m., Sunday, August 5, $60 for USA event pass, $200 for all-event pass, $25 for USA prelims, $30 for USA finals.
World Battles Final, Arizona Grand Resort and Spa Ballroom, 8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix. hiphopinternational.com, 9 p.m., Friday August 10, $30 for world battles.
World Hip Hop Dance Championship Final, Grand Canyon University Arena, 3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, hiphopinternational.com. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 11, $150 for world event pass, $200 for all-event pass, $25 for world prelims and semifinals, $29.50 to $64.50 for world finals.

 

Now guys this info wasn't easy but I try my best to keep you guys updated on the latest hip hop happenings.

Night you all.

 By Mr kponki.