This is a war dance. It is performed by the Ngoni people of eastern Zambia during ceremony called Nc'wala. It is a dance characterised by slamming of feet on the ground and fierce display of war prowess. The dancers usually brandish spears alonside the women, who sing and clap as the men dance around.
In Zambia, the Nc'wala has remained one the major traditional ceremonies. It is considered to be among the major unifying factors among the tribes and in preservation of culture.
The the traditional ceremony, which is usually graced by a high profile person such as head of state, the inkhosi yama nkhosi (king of kings) drinks raw blood from a bull that is slughtered in front of the audience.
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