From Azonto to Kakalika: 7 times Ghana got the whole world dancing

1. Azonto - Fuse ODG (2012) - The Azonto dance trend originated in 2012 when Fuse ODG released tracks with accompanying dance routines. The dance quickly gained popularity in Ghanaian diaspora communities in the UK and US, becoming one of Africa's first viral dance exports before TikTok existed. The dance trend was popularized through social media platforms like TikTok, making it a global phenomenon.

2. Akwaaba - GuiltyBeatz ft. Mr Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo (2018) - In 2018, GuiltyBeatz released "Akwaaba," meaning "welcome" in Twi, which included a unique dance move that turned into the #AkwaabaDanceChallenge. Celebrities like Genevieve Nnaji and Juliet Ibrahim joined the trend, and the song reached audiences as far as Japan. The dance challenge helped boost the song's popularity and spread it internationally.

3. Kupe Dance - A-Star (2018) - Choreographer Incredible Zigi created the Kupe dance move, which involved a clap for attention followed by a peace sign. The dance challenge went viral after French influencers, nicknamed the "Kupe Boys," posted a video dancing to it. The challenge spread across Africa and the diaspora, with A-Star performing in Nigeria, England, the US, and Canada in 2018.

4. Touch It - KiDi (2022) - Released as the lead single for KiDi's "Golden Boy" album, "Touch It" came with a dance routine that was heavily promoted online. The dance challenge helped the song become one of KiDi's most streamed songs. The dance trend was popularized through social media platforms like TikTok, making it a global sensation.