- Bobaraba
Bobaraba is a national dance craze in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and neighboring
Mali inspired by DJ Mix andDJ Eloh 's hit song Bobaraba, which means "big bottom" in the localDioula language and in theBambara language .:"-We made it as a tribute to women, because African women are defined by the shape of their bottoms", DJ Mix is quoted.
Ivorian footballers have adopted the moves and could be seen wiggling their bottoms in a curious on-pitch dance after each goal scored during the just-endedAfrica Nations Cup .Health risk
In search for the "big bottom" women are reportedly using "bottom enhancers" in the form of injections or cream at black markets. However, doctors have warned of the possible dangers of some of the
concoction s on sale.Links
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7233565.stm Ivory Coast's 'big-bottom' craze (BBC)]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dH-4T6fwpw Bobaraba - Dj Mix 1st and Eloh DJ (YouTube)]ee also
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Bôtchô one of the "bottom enhancers"
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