The Pallbearers Dance guys have recently become a rising meme. This meme originates from a tradition in Ghana, Africa. Typically, funerals in many countries around the world are held in a somber, mourning atmosphere. However, the people of Ghana have a completely different perspective; they want to hold a funeral… that is actually fun.
Because of this belief, the people of Ghana invite the “Pallbearers Dance” guys to perform their casket-carrying dance. This country believes that funerals are not sad events. The deceased will continue a new life, so it should be a joyful occasion; therefore, the Pallbearers Dance, also known as the Pallbearers, is present to make the funeral more lively.
Although it is not new on social media, recently, the casket dance of the Pallbearers has suddenly become “hot” again and has turned into a meme trend in many places around the world. With its uniqueness, combined with internet users adding cheerful and rhythmic tunes, the Pallbearers Dance has become even more famous.
However, the Pallbearers have a background that is quite extraordinary. Especially the leader of the Pallbearers Dance group. Benjamin Aidoo, 32, is the owner of the largest funeral company in West Africa. He is the founder of this company and the captain of the casket dance team, as well as the inventor of the casket dance.
Benjamin Aidoo was born in 1987. Due to his family’s circumstances, he worked at a funeral home from the age of 15. When Benjamin Aidoo turned 19, he saw an opportunity in the funeral industry in West Africa and established his own funeral company.
When it first opened, it became famous through the funeral of a chief. He was asked to add choreography to the traditional Ghanaian funeral. The entire funeral was very grand and lively, and soon became famous afterwards.
In 2017, the BBC visited Benjamin Aidoo’s professional team. After the internet became popular, Benjamin Aidoo also took the opportunity to further develop his career by launching many more exciting new services.
Thanks to his fame, the Pallbearers Dance has appeared continuously in recent games like GTA, Minecraft… making this image become increasingly familiar to gamers.