The Viral COFFIN DANCERS of Ghana (Happy Funerals)
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Have you ever seen that viral internet meme of the guys dancing with coffins at a funeral? Well, the group is from Accra, Ghana, and I was able to track them down the other day and tell you their unbelievable story of how it all started.
The main guy, Benjamin Aidoo, first got the idea to turn a funeral into a celebration about 20 years ago, and today it has grown into a massive business with over 100 people working for him.
Benjamin and the guys have a really interesting perspective about death. Instead of mourning the deceased, they decide to make it a huge celebration to bring happiness to their lives. What do you guys think about this concept?
What an amazing experience to meet the viral coffin dancers and learn about their lives. I have a feeling that this won't be the last time you will see them!
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These guys entertained us when the world was shut down.. legends🔥🔥
trueeeeeeee
Exactly
Truee
not only them entertained us also the man that was in coffin was entertaineding us to
Coffin Dance.
The funeral dancers are a great example of the quote “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
ummm its nice and all but i think u should not be smiling at the death of a loved one its sad dude
Did it took you 45 years to comment this
When I die, I dont want people to mourn my loss. I want them to celebrate the life I lived.
Ask yourself. Would you want your funeral to be an event where everyone cries?
u should phrase it as it puts a smile on ur face in such a sad time
fun fact
all ur life u find people to go to ur funral
if these guys ain't gonna dance on my funeral, I ain't dying bro.
Same like death? Hell no, not if these are gonna be here
I agree wholeheartedly
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣pay in advance then
Surely dying is one day but enjoy and dancing full life
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Celebrate the life of the deceased who's done good things in this world
Worry about the child to be born because we don't know what he is going to be when he grows up ...
Wise lines by this man
That was the REALEST sh!t I ever heard!!! I would pay to met folks.
Bible words...
And if it is a bad person, celebrate even more. Win - win
It's powerful & true because the Bible says it too!!
A name is better than good oil, and the day of death than the day of one’s being born. ECCLESIASTES 7:1
Drew: What makes you happy?
Coffin dancer: DEATH 😁.
Oml
they are celebrating the persons existence not happy about a death. that would be brutal if that was the case
R youse alright
Love kinda dark humour
Nice one
Ghana has it all figured out! Love those guys! Could I request to be shipped there for my funeral and have them dance to Thriller? 💃🏻
ok
I had no idea you guys were fans of Drew, I love your videos
Ok
I love your videos. I didn't expect I will randomly find your comment 😀
Well that's gonna be Awesome.
Btw stolen comment xD.
His comments on coffen dance just change my mind set.. yes it is impossible to judge a new born baby but after the death of a person we completely know about him thus we have to celebrate his greatness not to mourn or crying.. that's a huge words came from a extraordinary man🔥🎉
A name is better than good oil, and the day of death than the day of one’s being born. ECCLESIASTES 7:1
I agree with you. I'm 66, in bad health. Have helped many, and all turned their backs. But what the heck, I'm Happy!
4:29
Drew: In my country when people die it's very sad, everybody's crying
coffin dancer: ohh ..... laughs
Dudes like 😮'oooo... with a 😆.
They be like.. LOL 😆😂🤣
I laughed out loud at that moment
Lol sucks to be you.
_"You die, we dance!"_
This is provably one of the best meme ever made
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its all fun and games until the body inside the coffin also starts vibing
Aha good one lol
😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😳😳😳😳😳😳😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
They will just drop it simple as that 🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤯
This guy is a sharp businessman, he knows how to hustle and make a legitimate living. He also seems like a good dude as well.
More like entrepreneur
Man I love these guys. THIS is really how a funeral should be 😢
Love that line, when a person is born, that is when you should mourn.
Agree dude!
That's deep bro.
I thought the whole point is to be happier, if you’re mourning the newborns it’s exactly the same only opposite. So it doesn’t make much sense.
These guys🤣🤣 Their faces alone makes me laugh. All their memes during this pandemic brought us all some hope and joy👏👏👏
Yup
YES
Wtf are you on
joy ok, but hope??:D:D:D::D:D:D:D:D:D
Ur faces look more funnier than their faces....hahhaahhahaahahahahah
Someone: Dies
Ghanaians : This is where the fun begins...
Ghanians*
Finnaly someone who realises Africa is not a country
*Jazz music stops
*Ghanians
Ghana only
Lockdown entertainers ❤️❤️🔥
Okay
@@randomman2138 𝘎𝘢𝘺
ㅤ
Arre tu idharbhi
yeah
Best celebrities of the world.... Most humble celebrities
This is a cabinet coffin because the deceased was a book
Hi
check out latest vid
Hmmm
LOL!
😂😂😂😂
These guys ruled the meme world for a whole year yet they are so down to earth and humble.
No you are talking about the troll face in 2011? , These guys never ruled the meme world , they got popular there for 5 months and died.
It wasn't a year I would say a few months
@S E P
It did die , it's not the first time a meme has ever died , don't be surprised , this is meme culture.
This legend makes funeral more funnier than a weddings 🤣😂🤣
Seriously..this guy's just literally owned the world for a particular time...❤️
Doctor: you have a month to live.
Me: Books a flight to Ghana
😂😂😂
Epic
Superb
XD
😂😂😂😂
The body in the coffin: ⬇️↗️➡️↘️↙️⬅️⬆️↖️⬇️⬆️
Hilarious!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lol
Lol true😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
When it's time to go, you go in style and rhythm. Fantastic! Regards from Mexico, where these pallbearers are very famous.
Beautiful ❤️. Ghana is a beautiful, friendly and peaceful place to live. The citizens are very hospitable. The man should globalize this profession.
He probably could have made millions in America doing this but looks like he stayed true to his country
To be fair he probably made tens of thousands of dollars and there that's basically like a million dollars in the us because everything is probably cheaper
This is similar to what they do in New Orleans.
@@milic5068 you are wrong, a ps4 cost the same here just in our local currency. Think about ut
@@andreilyas1426 yeah but ps4 isn't something locally produced, how much does food cost there?
He would have been judged or criticized by Karens so its good that he stays where nobody would judge him and appreciates their services
Everyone of us will remember these faces while dying
*All the beautiful people here I invite you to listen beautiful Quran recitations. Hope you will try it once atleast In Sha Allah. Non muslims are invited as well* 💙💙💙
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@Not Jo thanks man
@Recitations of Quran Thanks for the invite but I'll pass.
@Not Jo no its just ab youtube video
Love this guy. I like his positive outlook and thanks to the power of internet memes he and his team has brought joy and positivity to the whole world.
He seems like a real wholesome guy.
Drew: In my country, it's a very sad day, people cry
Benjamin: *laughs*
I was looking for this comment lmao
My name is also SOHAM
U r Goenkar???
And the music drop
@@snaik9141 yeah I am Ajgaonkar (Aj-gav-kar)
My fiancé just buried his uncle and they celebrated exactly like this.
May he Rest In Peace
Bruh...
Bruh...
YALL CELEBRATED!?!?
بره bruh...
Drew, this is an excellent interview!
You guys made my Quarantine Days so happy and fun. You made all people still happy even if there is covid.
I can make them happier
This brother has a message, be happy when one dies, life doesn't end here. Beautiful coffin for one who served your family.
Lmao hell nah
Don’t get happy and neither sad and go depressed
Suresh wtf is this comment?
Why would you happy when someone dies
I mean yeah a good coffin at least for them
If my parents died will I be like "OMG IM SO HAPPY IDC IF THERE DEAD LIFE DOESNT END HERE!! (apparently)"
The reason why they dance is cause it's culture
Do people do this in India?
Do they be happy when someone DIES?
C'mon dude, Seriously
pus in the coffin dance video PEOPLE WERE CRYING IN THE BACKGROUND
did you notice yet?
@@thetele8646 The reason they do this dance isn't just culture, it's because it's supposed to celebrate their life, not mourn their death.
@@thetele8646 He means that when someone close to you dies, of course you will be sad but you should celebrate their life well
He is so smart and he has good perception in life.
I like his mindset ! Death is a beautiful thing, we have been programmed to think it’s this horrible thing etc
This is the way I want to go on my next journey. Dancing in life and dancing in death. The Ghana way is amazing and I love the way they celebrated everyone who passes differently xx
The coolest person i ever see, i already feel the happy atmosphere he give
"We've never dropped a coffin" AND that ladies and gentleman is how you jinx it
😹
Would be hilarious if they did and the person popped out of the coffin and started doing the weekend at bernies dance though.
👍
Prayers and preparedness keep jinxes away.
This guy should actually franchise out his business globally.
Wouldn't work, i don't think many countries have this religion
It’s not a religion.
@@vllajko306 doesn’t matter. They can do the happy dance and then anyone can be buried according to their local customs and traditions. I would personally love this for myself.
He probably could have made millions in America doing this but looks like he stayed true to his country
hahahah
Passion is the word to be underlined. Great job guy's. Be blessed.
Thanks Man! it was a very good clip..
Hope everyone who watched this would understand the message of Benjamin to everyone.
American funeral: cries
African funeral: Let get this party started......
yeah
@@princeali8862
you should also point out that america isn’t one either.
@@princeali8862 Bruv it happens in Nigeria 🤦🏾♂️
Im sorry guys. my son took my phone Hes 12 . He posts the most random stuff
@@princeali8862 lmfao first time i hear that excuse
If they won’t come to bury me, I ain't dying.
😀😀😀😆😆😂😂
Pls don't die the world needs you. You're special
@@healingafricawithorganics4037 i will commit live'nt
Dying ain't I.
Armanplayz yt i will commit neck bone snap
can i be your simps
I love it! These guys really know how to LIVE!!! BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOU!!!!
One of the best interview with the coffin dancers. The questions are easy but covers all the things we personally wanted to ask them. Thanks man. And i pray the best to the coffin dancers. Go man!
Me: * dies *
Judge: * reads will *
My Will: Ghana coffin dancers
Judge: This man has been a man of culture.
*realizing i dont have a will to give
🤣
Me ded now lol
In mc
@money sucks yes we are
That meme bro lit🔥
They really nailed it
Love from India ❤️
Sothu mootai luv ur name anney😉🤣
Thala
Dei military nee ennaya inga 😃
Yov military😂
Yow military
Thanks for entertaining and make us happy during the stressful quarantine!!! 😁♥️
The person who died in the meme is really legend ...
😂😂
Yes😂😂😂😅
He started laughing when the interviewer said "people are very sad when people die"! 2021 Ghana
:D
hilarious
"The one that we need to mourn for is the person who is coming to this world"
Such an inspiring quote! 💕
@@brettfafata3017 excactly
My grandmother always said we are only born to suffer. What he said is very relatable because this earth is cruel one. Every one in their lifetime suffers at least once.
It’s in the Bible
These guys are true legends... I love the memes with these Ghanaians dancing with their coffin. Entertained me & my kid during the pandemic. Stay blessed!
Thank you all for that gift of joy
You all have become distinguish members of this global family
Many blessings for all.
Therapist: The Coffin dancers aren't going to get you
Coffin dancers: *Music plays*
Me: ......
Hehehe but mercedes in 1 lakh 😂
XD
He has told the truth
"birth is to be mourned and death a happy farewell"
Thanks a lot Drew for discovering this unique to be tradition.
God bless you
What the fuck?
@@vizprave6721 its true smh
U mourn the ppl who are born because they will have to face suffer and pain when they grow but when someone die u should be happy because they are free from pain and suffering from this world
@@vizprave6721 you probably have an amazing life. But for others life is cruel. That's why some people commit suicide because they probably went bankrupt or had so much regrets. Death means a new chapter (for people who believes in afterlife) and freedom from this cruel world
Higher conscience
18 - 20 years in business! WOW!!! Awesome! Thanks Drew. This was really good, Bro!!
Thank you for this, so interesting to get a good behind the scenes.
I am from Cameroun , but these coffin dancers made all Africa proud , by entertaining thé while World☺️
I love how the 'coffjn dance song' was never used or even heard of by these guys.. it's just a song by Vicetone that happened to be royalty free lol
I can't use it for copyright issues
@@drewbinsky but its royalty free
@@spurdosparde9487 it is copyrighted
@@Razorcarl wait, why?
@@SabitTSDM07 idk but it is
Love these guys. Thankyou for covering their story. Love from Sanju Samantha Vlogs
I smiled at this...am in Saudi and the whole of 2020 I was dancing with some Arab kids to these coffin dance 😂😂😂we used to be so happy all together
Ok so nobody gonna talk bout how they balance a whole coffin on their shoulder 🤣
an African thing
I have seen a lot
Yea fr tho it must take mad skills not dropping the coffin while carrying and moving it on their shoulders
Not only is it hard to balance it while dancing but also the fact that the coffin and the body of the dead person together weight a lot
FOR REAL THO
they are doing the work of god! you dont get it jeesh
Drew for President! Thanks again for showing us this world Drew. Hope to follow your footsteps one day!
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You do bro!
@@riannd476 🙏🏼
Drew doesn't want to be president hr just wants to travel the world and then figure out what he's going to do after.
Thank you!
Thank you guys for everything!
Legends. This tradition should go viral!
Literally their meme stays in my head rent Freee 🙌🏾🙌🏾😂🍾🍾
*All the beautiful people here I invite you to listen beautiful Quran recitations. Hope you will try it once atleast In Sha Allah. Non muslims are invited as well* 💙💙💙
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Imagine that dead person get out of the coffin alive and start dancing with them
Lol
How about if he get out dead and started dancing?
Then change the song theme to iron maiden -dance of the dead 😅😅
When the music too good the dead body started dancing
Lol if that were to happen🥶
perfect review of them ! thank for this video
This is great! I hope they continue to be successful.
Imagine tweeting "gonne go sky diving today!" And these dudes like your tweet.
I'd shit
hahaha
😄
Underated lol.
Dad: hey son what do you want to become when you grow up?
Me: a coffin dancer.
Dad: a what?!
Grandpa inside coffin: a what?!
😂😂😂bruh
A coffin dancer 🤣
Underrated comment
His great granddad: Fvcking walaooo weiiii
Lol
Truly, they are legends🔥🔥🔥
Their English skills are amazing
Is this supposed to be some sort of compliment?
Ghana (And a host of other countries) was colonised by Britain. English is the language of the State, you Twit.
Do you ever compliment an American, Canadian or Australian on their command of the English Language? 🙄
Ppl know English in Ghana yo. Hahaha My friend is from Ghana. PhD candidate.
@@sarahtobore2832 you don't have to be rude about that. Also, you can't compare Ghana's English to US or Canada. That's just stupid. Ghana has a host of indigenous languages and most of the people speak their local languages before Learning English in school, unlike the US or Canada where it's a first language for almost everyone.
@@theemirofjaffa2266 English is a Language of The State. Nearly 99.99999% of the population speaks English. He would never think to complement a White man on the command of their English Language, but it's so fascinating when an African speaks fluently and they most "praise us", like it's some medal of honour. I don't care if you think it's rude. I did not need your Google Social Studies lesson. Maybe take some time to educate yourself on the nuance of those things you're such an expert in. 🤣
@@theemirofjaffa2266 Canada and USA have a host of native languages too. English is not an official language of the USA. Half of Canada has French or a native language as a first language. More than 30 million Americans have Spanish as their first language.
English is an official language in Ghana... so yes, people can definitely compare.
Have been waiting since forever for this one.
*All the beautiful people here I invite you to listen beautiful Quran recitations. Hope you will try it once atleast In Sha Allah. Non muslims are invited as well* 💙💙💙
@@RecitationOfQuran1 no
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@@RecitationOfQuran1 mate I love Islam and all, but this is not the right place for it.
I love that the funerals are so personal to the person who's passed. From the music, to the dance, to the coffin itself, they personalize all of it. That's so honorable and beautiful actually.
The music and you guys are really awesome. Love from India♥️
Benjamin Aidoo, an amazing man with an amazing crew! What a send off for a person who was fun loving during their life!
Memes aside guys
I hope these people live long lives the internet would be sad without them :/ prayers and wish good luck to this people
Y e a h
What meme
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When my brother was still alive he was very fond with these guys, when he died June 2020 I really thought that it would be great if these guys were the one who would carry the coffin for him. 🙂
Aww, accept my condolences
So sorry for your loss, mate
A spiritual and moving practice, pure respect. There is similar in New Orleans in that funerals are a cause to celebrate the deceased persons life and times, and also an act of joy. Eternal blessings on this gentleman and his organization of employees--he seems a highly evolved person and good soul. His energy is full of charisma and almost crackles. Viewing this video is like having the best cup of coffee to start my day. Inspiring. Thank you.
Man i respect Drew… he aint over the top and does great series
We should thank Drew for letting us know so much about them!!♥️
*All the beautiful people here I invite you to listen beautiful Quran recitations. Hope you will try it once atleast In Sha Allah. Non muslims are invited as well* 💙💙💙
They started way back in 2003
Took them 17 years to get their breakthrough
Amazing 🔥
These guys do such a good job and the fact that they make coffins in different styles is amazing
Thanks again drew binsky!!
Hat off to these guys! Meme aside, he's really giving a great message.
2 mins silence for Benjamin's friend's father who gave us this meme. We salute you sir!!!
This man and his crew are doing amazing work!
Beautiful thoughts! Amazing soul. Great person!
Big up brothers in Ghana. You inspire me saying you can do anything and raise not necessary qualifications powerfull message fellow Africans out there. Watching from uganda.
The best country in Africa I love Ghana 🇬🇭
Where’re you from? we love you all ❣️🇬🇭
Kofi Kingston's home country.
Ghana you have done it! Thank you!
These guys are absolutely amazing!!!
The Ghana series couldn't have ended without mentioning Coffin Dance in my honest opinon.
The insight of this man is incredible. Very well spoken.
Seems like a great boss
God bless these guys, I hope they keep doing what they do best, this made me smile.
I 💗 this.
What a beautiful way to leave this world !!
God Bless You Benjamin for the work. you and your team does.
Appreciation Drew for bringing such a lovely story to light.
Thats so deep what he said ,
Atleast in the spiritual realm its true.
"Celebrate the dead and mourn the born "
At least, you've seen the worst and the best of the dead. You never knew if the newly born is another Hitler
This meme made Ghana reveal how truly wholesome and awesome it is
Ghana is a beautiful country with beautiful people, very kind to strangers and foreigners, make a trip to Ghana one of these days and it will be an experience of a lifetime.
Thanks for a great video!
Love this, I would love this at my celebration.