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Elmina’s paramount chief dances to ‘Buga’ in his palanquin

When Nigeria’s Kizz Daniel released his popular hit ‘Buga’ in May 2022, it took the continent by storm.

On Instagram, TikTok and other social media platforms, ‘Buga’ has been trending; with many creating exciting dance videos for it.

Months later, the song is still making waves and even the President of Liberia, George Manneh Oppong Weah joined the challenge in June.

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The latest person to hop on the trend is the Paramount Chief of Elimina, Nana Kodwo Conduah VI.

In a video shared on social media, the chief was seen dancing to Buga in his palanquin during the Bakatue durbar.

The public cheered on the chief while he displayed his dancing skills.

 

watch the video below:

Meanwhile, this is the first time the people of Elmina have celebrated Bakatue, a festival marked every first week in July, since the Covid-19 pandemic struck.

Elmina's paramount chief dances to 'Buga' in his palanquin

The people commenced the celebration of the Edina Bakatue on Tuesday, July 6, 2022.

The festival which has been observed by the residents of Edina for more than 150years is said to summon Nana Benya, the god of the lagoon as a protector of the state, and various ancestors for bumper harvests during the farming and fishing seasons.

Elmina's paramount chief dances to 'Buga' in his palanquin

This year’s celebration is on the theme: ‘Eat made in Ghana, wear made in Ghana.’

 

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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