Ghana's dancing pallbearers inspire people around the world to stay home

At first, Ghana's Nana Otafrija dancing pallbearers wanted to change the way people view funerals. Now, after footage of their "coffin dance" was recut to an EDM track, the pallbearers are at the centre of a a global internet sensation
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[@justarandompallbearer]

Ghana's dancing pallbearers is definitely gonna be the best meme of 2020

[@kamstilldabest2003]

It will be, hands down!

[@XVIIstarPt_]

"Just a Random Pallbearer" lol

[@johnmckay6296]

if they don’t put this in yt rewind i’m gonna die so they can carry my coffin

[@sushicaps]

self praise

[@04kingyyy]

will it die?

[@marbollsmb3116]

I'm genuinely happy that they're okay with the Meme. Worst thing that could happen is if they took the Meme badly. This Meme has been making everyone happy during these hard times.

[@antgonz4436]

In one of the worst years in recent human history, these men give us something to smile about. 👍

[@venezuelanomarico]

The Guardian: **Puts Astronomia**
BBC: **Not Astronomia**
The Guardian News is better than BBC News

[@ryanhack8755]

They don't know what a MEME is

[@ahpinge2777]

Exactly!!

[@hsssddjhdddyg1648]

True

[@masrikbarat9834]

BBC big boomer content

[@feaw7389]

Isn't The BBC one is the og video so the meme hasn't born yet?

[@justarandompallbearer]

"Stay at home or dance with us."

[@RelaxDia278]

"Hardest Decisions requires the strongest will"
-Depressed Purple Dad with jewellery

[@lacron7677]

Nope....stay at home and dance with us.

[@andiachmadzaqly6071]

OMG

[@chernovbrichtofen4767]

Karen: utter bullshlt

[@user-ti5dr2tf2p]

اااتمتةؤؤؤؤؤءايسؤذؤىمتاليسءسششءءؤيسءسسبيؤيؤررررؤؤؤءؤؤؤؤؤءؤؤؤؤؤؤءؤؤؤؤؤءؤ

[@theairsoftguineapig8070]

“Stay at home or dance with us!” The pallbearers say.

[@justarandompallbearer]

Indeed, and you better stay at home as well

[@strengththroughanimemusic2769]

Underrated comment 👍👍

[@lacron7677]

Sweden, Japan, South Korea, Russia and others disagree.

[@erectilereptile7383]

@@lacron7677 you forgot US

[@jason4275]

These guys became the biggest thing in 2020, after Covid of course.

[@actionbanana5119]

The fact that these guys know they are a respected meme is legendary

[@thatonejanitor8715]

The person in the coffin: Why am i shaking so much?

[@alphagaming2ph200]

Lol xd

[@ghanatwins]

Ghana 🇬🇭’s Dancing Pallbearers hits different.... Legend 👍👍

[@nancywhitty4008]

This makes me sad. It reminds me of those who have passed in my hometown, New Orleans, without the traditional funeral, mourning, and celebration of life well lived.

[@arturmalaj4951]

99999

[@RisingWords]

Love Ghana culture!
At least the pandemic bring so much fraternityship and love for each other!

[@Jeff015]

1820 and 1920:
we better be careful or we'll die!
2020:
*MEmE*

[@siddharthmudgal1000]

They are real LEGEND
Luv from India
Each Indian who uses internet know who you guy are "EPIC"

[@jamesbelic]

An applause to my home country, GH BABY🇬🇭❤️💛💚🖤🔥🔥🔥

[@user-om2bw1cj1r]

I'm from Europe and worked in a callcentre where I spoke to customers from all over the world. I must say, the Ghanaian customers were some of the friendliest, politest, most positive people I spoke to.

[@Franzelou]

Everyone talks about the dance and not the person inside the coffin

[@45100]

The part with Mario cracked me up and got me in stitches :D

[@user-pl1bv7ns7q]

This meme has a separate fan base.. And it's wholesome they understand it...and spreading awareness..

[@nebula8117]

The Last Meme That Stayed In My Heart It Was The Best

[@mifamilia9998]

They Are Legends... hands Downs.

[@ricebunny0234]

I do not know why but these Dancing Pallbearers are amazing, they used their opportunity well, for humanity's sake. :-)

[@panshuman2036]

No words 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Legendary 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@deunreefcabuenas3134]

Thanks for the message Benjamin

[@kazumakujo6986]

This is legendary

[@HenryBenaid]

Best song ever...

[@cre8iveone699]

They have the stuff legends are made of.

[@delrosariojamesjhonlhoydc2401]

The coffin dancer's:Are Legendary Life Saver's.

[@mist4056]

This will never go old

[@junaidgt90]

Best thing is.......
He SMILED
😃

[@F4AE1821]

0:37 i​ am​ say what​ the​ heck is​ that😂😂😂

[@dec13666]

Welcome to 🇵🇪

[@JohnPerry27]

I wish more police were that lit and carefree.

[@JIBBING_1980S]

Ghana dancer pallbearers:
Stay at home or we'll dance for you

[@ReddyLASA]

Love ur song bro.. From 🇮🇳 India.. Jai ghana

[@manduheavyvazquez5268]

Legends ever. The best meme ever. Greatness

[@rashaadlawson4537]

That was legendary!

[@dancingpallbearer5625]

Thanks to all the doctors in the world.

[@souravbista2611]

Famous all over the world love from nepal🇳🇵

[@bahogbilat6763]

They are the real Legends of a meme..

[@achmefestation3859]

Ghana be legendary

[@runer3139]

LEGENDS!

[@1nfect3d.86]

*As A Vicetone Fan,I'm Honoured That This Song Has Become So Famous😀😃*

[@hansjh1269]

Legend

[@laciluu9936]

yyaaaasssss this is the kinda energy i need at funerals tbh

[@debX14]

Legends ❤️

[@markybarky8661]

Bro there's an actual dead person in that coffin tho.

[@hamzaahmed2322]

no, there arent?

[@aryyancarman705]

yea ofc

[@rochelle6323]

Yeah it’s a Ghanaian tradition. To celebrate the life they lived. Ghanaian funerals are a lot more lively, I am Ghanaian myself

[@rdjdjdjjdjesnghdiidhdkekwjwm]

masterpiece 10/10

[@CheloA]

Please!! they need to be famous!!

[@srinivasmetta2852]

Legendary

[@antoniociampo7698]

Respect...!!!!.... &.... Grazie mille a Voi tutti... Per.. L' esempio...!!!!

[@Ivn2697]

Legend is back

[@redschnee5850]

This tells me i'm living in the right generation, on the right age.

[@noone-eu6xn]

Thank you

[@user-ix7iu4wf8o]

Loved thst 8bit version ... time to search it out

[@calipachanguero]

If these guys ain't at my funeral im not coming.

[@DuyenNguyen-xi6lb]

Some meme in west Africa:exists
Peru and India:we are gonna use that to our full advantage

[@mrjaymerly5833]

everyone watching the coffin dance:
Hahahahahahahaha
Meanwhile inside the coffin:
*body having a seizure*

[@normandomanuelflores7346]

Cuando muera seguirá de moda ese tema que manera piola de la última cabalgata al infinito saludos de Jujuy argentina

[@Will-nr9kl]

Woah I thought this meme was old and was a meme, didn’t actually realise these were real people in 2020 doing this !😂

[@odlabusmj8851]

Thanks to all the Doctors in the World. With Big Smile

[@annaneedshelp7729]

this is the meme that will define 2020

[@bobeta7300]

Yeah XD

[@A-halover2000]

Indeed this meme really does reassemble 2020 because all we've seen so far was death

[@ladylara11]

They are awesome 👍

[@jessyjames2460]

🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭we go

[@tyfleur]

This meme will never die

[@Evangelion543]

It's Legendary crusade of pallbearer.

[@JV-vk1lh]

Best meme after rickrolling
Don’t @ me

[@kissofdeath2289]

Until every person dies, happy birthday to you and coffin dance will always be played

[@user-pw8sj5nr4x]

This meme won’t die for a long long time cuz it can use for many ways

[@gm7059]

*I hope they inspire everyone to move to Africa*

[@freddiereagan6705]

Wow.

[@irenecoronado2542]

Amazing

[@alamxonsuvonov5743]

It's mem the Best on the world forever

[@zairustamabdullah2213]

Yeah a legend meme of ALL TIME!

[@pals_312]

I din’t know coffin dance meme is legendary

[@spiceC]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Casey5693]

I hope these guys are doing well in this pandemic.

[@deepak3006]

Business was booming

[@veramiletic7019]

Super Mario coffin dance I love people around world unbelievable😂😂

[@sushilakumari4774]

Thanks to all the Doctors in the world !

[@Laufz]

wow..

[@Account-vx1gf]

These guys got so famous

[@IGF-en7gn]

awesome

[@TheHeavieKiwie]

Why are there so many hate type of comments? It's just my curiosity that's all.

[@KevinEontrainer381]

Expectation: 00:14
Reality: 00:01

[@TheFreaker86]

That Super Mario part cracked me up 🤣

[@louisvalencia5244]

You re-uploaded this video

[@juribojka-st5fu]

What a legends lol.

[@praveen3862]

Stay at home or these guys will carry you on their shoulder
With some music
YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN

[@thantpyaesoneoo9772]

My mix

[@patricianicolesebastian4635]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nicoletan6823]

0:45 doe sanyone have a link to that video?

[@shathajbegum2100]

I like thischanel

[@pistrelo_official9164]

The lengend NOT die never

[@theprivatespeaker]

0:26 Tamil Nadu police
*india*

[@anonymouswarrior7466]

Respect to the man who created this meme.

[@gandhavenkatakishore8412]

This is the best meme of all time

[@tukanggamers1485]

The PETI GOYANG 😆😆😆

[@melg.7292]

LSS. Been in my Facebook newsfeed for weeks

[@mardyjacobgavilan8439]

BEST MEME EVER!

[@wongyoonlim1532]

Wow

[@homura-chanpyra5745]

Stay home or dance with us
‐that one coffin guy

[@gaurav.8827]

The Avengers! ♥️😂

[@Legend-oka]

*The legendary meme was born on 2020*