The ‘Coffin Dance’ song is actually a 2010 EDM track from Russian composer and artist Tony Igy (real name Anton Igumnov) called ‘Astronomia’.
Where did the coffin dance come from?
What is the Origin of Coffin Dance Meme? The origin of these videos is in Ghana, where there is a tradition to celebrate death and journey thereafter to another world (another birth). Back in 2015, a YouTuber with an account name Travelin Sister was in Ghana for her mother in law’s funeral.
Are coffin dancers real?
Dancing Pallbearers, also known by a variety of names, including Dancing Coffin, Coffin Dancers, Coffin Dance Meme, or simply Coffin Dance, are a Ghanaian group of pallbearers who are based in the coastal town of Prampram in the Greater Accra Region of southern Ghana, although they perform across the country as well as
Why do coffins dance?
In Ghana, dancing with coffins is a common practice and a tradition. Locals hire dancers for funerals to cheer the deceased on their last journey.
When was Coffin dance created?
The dance became a viral sensation in 2015 after a woman shared a video of her mother-in-law’s funeral. It resurfaced in February 2020, when a social media post incorporated it into a #fail video, launching the meme. 2020 has been a wild year.
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