One of the most memorable moments during Gor Mahia’s trophy presentation was when Musa Shariff broke into the famous Baba dance, instantly taking the crowd down memory lane and bringing smiles to the faces of Baba’s family, Mama Ida ‘Min Piny’ and her son and daughte, Raila Junior and Rosemary.
The celebration at Karen home was more than just about winning the league. It was a moment of gratitude as the team, club management, and the entire K’Ogalo fraternity celebrated the fulfillment of the patron’s wish, lifting both the KPL title and the ODM@20 trophy. Love, memories, and deep admiration for Baba filled the atmosphere.
For the just ended KPL season, Musa Shariff has turned the Baba dance into his own football trademark. Score a goal? Baba dance. Deliver an assist? Baba dance. Win a match? Baba dance. Wherever Shariff finds a reason to celebrate, Baba is never far from the choreography.
The dance itself is beautifully simple: a relaxed side-to-side shuffle, gentle arm swings moving with the beat, knees softly bouncing, shoulders rolling with confidence, and of course the legendary eye-rub move that sends fans into laughter and imitation.
As Shariff performed it during the celebrations, it wasn’t just a dance, it was a tribute. A reminder of the countless moments when Baba himself would rise from his seat, hear the music, and effortlessly steal the show.
As fans like to say: “The Baba Dance is what happens when confidence meets zero pressure. No acrobatics, no breakdance, no gymnastics, just a seasoned statesman gliding into the beat like he owns both the music and the microphone. One shuffle left, one shuffle right, a shoulder shake, a quick eye rub, and suddenly the crowd is dancing too.”
The patron may no longer hold the official position, but his spirit remains woven into the fabric of K’Ogalo.
Patron is gone. Long live the Patron. The dance lives on. 💚🏆🕺🏿
