noun Street Slang

Shaku Shaku

SHAH-koo SHAH-koo (approximate — Yoruba is tonal; tone affects exact meaning, informal spellings often drop tone marks) · noun · slang

The shoulder-and-leg street dance born in Lagos's Agege suburb.

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A street dance combining leg-shuffling and shoulder movement, born in Lagos's Agege area; exact origin details are disputed but it reached international fame via Mr Real's street anthem 'Legbegbe.'

“Shaku Shaku blew up worldwide after 'Legbegbe' dropped.”
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Shaku Shaku In A Sentence

Shaku Shaku blew up worldwide after 'Legbegbe' dropped.

Origin & Usage

Born in the streets of Lagos's Agege suburb; its exact origin is disputed, but it reached international fame through Mr Real's song 'Legbegbe.'

People Also Ask

What is Shaku Shaku?

A Lagos street dance combining shoulder and leg movements, made globally famous via Mr Real's 'Legbegbe.'

Where did Shaku Shaku start?

It's widely traced to Lagos's Agege suburb, though the exact details of its origin are disputed among sources.

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