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Street Slang
Zanku
ZAHN-koo (approximate — Yoruba is tonal; tone affects exact meaning, informal spellings often drop tone marks) · noun · slang
The stamping, footwork-heavy dance kicked off on the streets of Lagos.
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A dance of rhythmic foot-stamping and elaborate footwork punctuated by a jump-kick, popularised by artists Zlatan and Chinko Ekun before going globally viral.
“He hit a perfect zanku the second the beat dropped.”
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Zanku In A Sentence
He hit a perfect zanku the second the beat dropped.
Origin & Usage
Started as a street dance in Lagos, popularised by artists Zlatan and Chinko Ekun; later referenced globally, including by Beyoncé in 'Black Is King.'
People Also Ask
What is the Zanku dance?
It's a Lagos street dance built around rhythmic foot-stamping and footwork, capped with a jump-kick, popularised by Zlatan and Chinko Ekun.
Did Zanku go international?
Yes — it became a global phenomenon, even appearing in Beyoncé's 'Black Is King' visual album.
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