• 9 Choreography Songs Every Nigerian Kid Danced To

    One thing that will always remain memorable for all of us is the choreography we all did while growing up. For some people, it was at the end of the year party; for some others, it was church anniversary. Either ways, we had fun. This post is a throwback. Can you remember any of the […]

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    One thing that will always remain memorable for all of us is the choreography we all did while growing up. For some people, it was at the end of the year party; for some others, it was church anniversary. Either ways, we had fun. This post is a throwback. Can you remember any of the songs?

    This was the first apparel.
    TBT: 5 Nigerian Songs That Never Failed Schools Choreography In The Early 2000s
    The things needed to complete the look.

    1. “I’m Trading My Sorrows” – Women of Faith

    You really should listen again. The song is still a bop.

    2. “Opomulero” – Angel

    Angel - Opomulero (Mp3, Lyrics and Video) - Jesusful

    This song shook everywhere when it came out, hahaha.

    3. “Kokoroko” – Keffee and Timaya

    Kefee - Kokoroko - Video CD | African Bargains

    The release of this song changed a whole lot. Sadly, Kefee passed on in 2014. May her soul rest in peace.

    4. “Master of the Universe” – Panam Percy Paul

    Glove in had, white socks on, choreography begins.

    5. “Olori Oko” – Infinity

    Infinity - Olori Oko » Naijaloaded | Mp3 Download Throwback

    “Hmmhmm, I have seen the future…”

    6. “Baba Mimo Mo Wa Sope” – Tope Alabi

    CAC children and other Yoruba churches will know this song well. Children anniversary and it was the hit to be played.

    7. “Igwe” – Midnight Crew

    Igwe Lyrics - Midnight Crew - Only on JioSaavn

    Ah, this song. Every church, every anniversary. Phew.

    8. “Ijoba Orun” – Lara George

    Ijoba Orun - Lara George (Mp3, Video and Lyrics) - Jesusful

    This slow, reflective prayer song sent many parents into tears during the choreography. But many of the children wanted to simply dance.

    9. “He Lives In You” – Diana Ross

    Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala

    Hela hey mamela, hela hey mamela

    If you know, you know.



    Other worthy contenders:

    “Dansaki” by Lara George.

    “Halleluyah” by Lara George.

    “Ko Le Baje” by Lara George.

    “Green Land” by TY Bello.

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