Gasmilla first commercialized the Azonto dance worldwide

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KOFI YESU 12 years ago

This is the problem with Africa...we do not authenticate and put a stamp on what we create,Nigerians wants to steal Azonto,i even witnesses Sierra Leone Azonto version at a recent party.
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This is the problem with Africa...we do not authenticate and put a stamp on what we create,Nigerians wants to steal Azonto,i even witnesses Sierra Leone Azonto version at a recent party.
The very first time i saw the Azonto dance was in Gasmila`s video,i laughed my head off at the way they were shuffling their feet and dancing ..but the first time i heard the word `azonto` was in sarkodies song.Personally i think sarkodie created `a word` and Gasmila created `a dance` the word was so popular and the dance was also popular and it merged...Does anyone remember the song ADJOA YANKEY,By Paapa Yankson..and the Tie & Dye Clothe which was named after the song?......we all know paapa yankson didnt create the clothe and the fabric didnt creat the song but in those days every one knew what you mean when you say `adjoa yankey and they will respond w`oashia wonua!
JOHN 12 years ago

Kofi, you are right. I have listened to Gasmila's "Aboodatoi". The word "Azonto" is not mentioned even once. However, the dance in the video is clearly the azonto dance. Gasmila may have popularised the dance but definitely n ...
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Kofi, you are right. I have listened to Gasmila's "Aboodatoi". The word "Azonto" is not mentioned even once. However, the dance in the video is clearly the azonto dance. Gasmila may have popularised the dance but definitely not the word "Azonto"
Kweku Tsin 1 year ago

So now the credit for commercializing the Azonto DANCE has turned to the NAME Azonto because you hate to give credit to Gasmiller.

So now the credit for commercializing the Azonto DANCE has turned to the NAME Azonto because you hate to give credit to Gasmiller.
Create, loot and share 12 years ago

Well said. Excellent analysis Kofi.

Well said. Excellent analysis Kofi.
Williams USA 12 years ago

Nigerian does not steal Azonto but they make business out of it. i mean they make money out of it more-than Sarkodie and Gasmila...

Nigerian does not steal Azonto but they make business out of it. i mean they make money out of it more-than Sarkodie and Gasmila...
TRUTH 12 years ago

Is a big pitty that Ghanians are fighting over one song/dance, AZONTO. So is dis means that nothing better than AZONTO can ever comes out from Ghana?? sorry u guys are so daft, some of u here said Nigerian stole it. Nigerian ...
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Is a big pitty that Ghanians are fighting over one song/dance, AZONTO. So is dis means that nothing better than AZONTO can ever comes out from Ghana?? sorry u guys are so daft, some of u here said Nigerian stole it. Nigerian didnt stole it, they make money from it more than the founder, or Sakordie, wake up Ghanians, i have never heard any Nigerian artist fighting over one song, dis is so foolish and childish
Miomi 12 years ago

Is it necessary, who and what for the society Ghana ?? Azutor!Think of it if Ghana is getting or benefiting out of it. see how far this Korea music and dance ´´ganam style`` went . And stop disturbing people with this chea ...
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Is it necessary, who and what for the society Ghana ?? Azutor!Think of it if Ghana is getting or benefiting out of it. see how far this Korea music and dance ´´ganam style`` went . And stop disturbing people with this cheap dance USE YOUR TIME ON BETTER THINGS TO HELP GHANA.
RICE WATER 12 years ago

GASMILLA STOP THIS CHEAP ACT WHAT DO YOU MEAN? DO YOU LIVE IN TEMA? SO HOW CAN YOU CLAIM AZONTO? HAVE YOU HEARD OF MIKE WONDER IN TEMA? OR BILLY PAPA RAY SMITH'S (AYEEWU) JNR BROTHER? OR UNCLE EDDY?THESE GUYS WERE DANCE CREAT ...
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GASMILLA STOP THIS CHEAP ACT WHAT DO YOU MEAN? DO YOU LIVE IN TEMA? SO HOW CAN YOU CLAIM AZONTO? HAVE YOU HEARD OF MIKE WONDER IN TEMA? OR BILLY PAPA RAY SMITH'S (AYEEWU) JNR BROTHER? OR UNCLE EDDY?THESE GUYS WERE DANCE CREATING MACHINES IN TEMA AT THE TIME BACK IN THE LATE SEVENTY'S AND EARLY EIGHTY'S WHEN THEY INTRODUCED THE AZONTO DANCE MOVES AND OTHERS LIKE THE BIG APPLE DANCE, GUYS YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THESE DANCE MOVES AT THE TIME SO STOP SCREAMING YOU DID WHAT? BEFORE THEY COME OUT TO SUE YOU.THE AZONTO MOVES IS A TEMA "GROOVE WAVE" AND "SARK" MADE A HIT TO FLY IT AND THAT IS A SMART MOVE. SO SIMPLE PUT SARKORDIE IS AZONTO AND AZONTO IS SARKORDIE. AMEEEN. THE TERM AZONTO IT SELF IS A TEMA TERM SO HOWCAN YOU OWN AZONTO HABAAA? GIVE PRAISE WHERE IT BELONGS
abokobi 12 years ago

rice water u are so stupid. u dont make sense at all. where in tema were u born? u so smellyhole loke sarkodie who swtole azonto from bukom and lied that he gave birth to it. azonto is accra not tema. go back to your jungle v ...
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rice water u are so stupid. u dont make sense at all. where in tema were u born? u so smellyhole loke sarkodie who swtole azonto from bukom and lied that he gave birth to it. azonto is accra not tema. go back to your jungle village
Kill Ya Self 12 years ago

People just twist words and come up with their own shit. Sarkodie first came out with "Azonto" word in his son you go kill me. Where were you Gasmilla. People start calling u king of Azonto becus of your funny dance, so stop ...
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People just twist words and come up with their own shit. Sarkodie first came out with "Azonto" word in his son you go kill me. Where were you Gasmilla. People start calling u king of Azonto becus of your funny dance, so stop crying like a little bitch, sarkodie first made the song danceable before the rest copy copy. In his interview he said Azonto was already there, we all knew that shit back in school, when we call girls azonto, he only said he made it to a song and gave birth to it and it fucking true

Miomi 12 years ago

By the way, WHAT IS THE MEANING OF this azonto people are FIGHTING ABOUT?????????????????

By the way, WHAT IS THE MEANING OF this azonto people are FIGHTING ABOUT?????????????????
Ike 12 years ago

Bla bla bla, you guys are fighting over azonto. Please ensure that you guys get money from these bla bla bla before time pass you by.

Bla bla bla, you guys are fighting over azonto. Please ensure that you guys get money from these bla bla bla before time pass you by.
oyarifa 12 years ago

Im 55yrs now.when i was growing up back in my teenage days in accra our kpanlogo steps was similar to Azonto. during that time Sarkodie and Gasmilla were not born. i was a famous dancer and had all these azonto styles. people ...
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Im 55yrs now.when i was growing up back in my teenage days in accra our kpanlogo steps was similar to Azonto. during that time Sarkodie and Gasmilla were not born. i was a famous dancer and had all these azonto styles. people admired my dancing talents.I passed on my TECNIQUES to the small boys. So me too i gave birth to azonto.
DR. KWABENA ASANTE 12 years ago

"He explained that through his work of making Azonto recognized in the music industry, he has had many media institutions like BBC, VOX Africa, etc and many scholars coming from distinguished Universities all over the world t ...
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"He explained that through his work of making Azonto recognized in the music industry, he has had many media institutions like BBC, VOX Africa, etc and many scholars coming from distinguished Universities all over the world to interview him and produce documentaries on him, in which he educates them on how to do the Azonto dance." Interesting eh? Which distinguished universities? Just name one and produce the fact to convince us. Should l postulate that you are jealous of Sarkodie's achievement or popularity? This is what Ghanaian call "SKIN-PAIN"
straw,holland 12 years ago

shut up gasmilla the new era is tema forever

shut up gasmilla the new era is tema forever
NOKORE NA EYE OOH 12 years ago

There are many music industries making big & small money out of Azonto dance moves.I found it pity for you guys sitting down doing nothing (big headed stupid managers)to make good money but fighting as if as Azonto is a jackp ...
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There are many music industries making big & small money out of Azonto dance moves.I found it pity for you guys sitting down doing nothing (big headed stupid managers)to make good money but fighting as if as Azonto is a jackpot in waiting. Now you are running to the media for attention but what's next? Nothing comes out. Sarkodie & The Nigerians are on top but you are no more recognised in the Azonto business. You need to use any chance to promote your music world. Yes the BBC etc. has pin you in their achives but if you feel too much big in your shoes you can't dance anymore. The world still continue making money without you in focus. Sarkodie will take any opportunity to make fit situation.
Torres 12 years ago

Gasmilla is the best Azonto Dance in Ghana..

Gasmilla is the best Azonto Dance in Ghana..
ch 12 years ago

why dont you Nigerians mind you own business?

why dont you Nigerians mind you own business?
YD - USA 12 years ago

Watch my baby by Quata ft Paa dogo and you will see he first shot and Azonto video. Why is is that everyone is claiming ownership? Watch the video below and you will see the azonto dance moves.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= ...
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Watch my baby by Quata ft Paa dogo and you will see he first shot and Azonto video. Why is is that everyone is claiming ownership? Watch the video below and you will see the azonto dance moves.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kXY7IY3y_g
YD - USA 12 years ago

No way my bro. Just watch my baby by Quata ft Paa dogo and you will see he first shot and Azonto video. Why is is that everyone is claiming ownership? Watch the video below and you will see the azonto dance moves.https://www. ...
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No way my bro. Just watch my baby by Quata ft Paa dogo and you will see he first shot and Azonto video. Why is is that everyone is claiming ownership? Watch the video below and you will see the azonto dance moves.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kXY7IY3y_g

kk 12 years ago

what is gasmilla talking about. I heard of azonto waay before 2011. in fact asamoah gyan did the dance did the dance as far back as 2008 African cup when he scored a goal against Nigeria. remember that?

what is gasmilla talking about. I heard of azonto waay before 2011. in fact asamoah gyan did the dance did the dance as far back as 2008 African cup when he scored a goal against Nigeria. remember that?
blakk rebel 12 years ago

kwasiaa sem those claimin they give birth to azonto or wat ever it simple they pushed it they can never and never give birth to azonto nensense do they know the meaning of azonto.

kwasiaa sem those claimin they give birth to azonto or wat ever it simple they pushed it they can never and never give birth to azonto nensense do they know the meaning of azonto.
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