Bhojpuri Beats Go Global: Zambians Dance To 'Lollipop Lagelu' At Indian Embassy's Bihar Diwas Celebrations

New Delhi: A video is rapidly going viral on social media, depicting the celebration of Bihar Day 2026 in the African country of Zambia. In the video, a group of Zambian nationals can be seen dancing with great joy to the Bhojpuri hit song "Lollipop Lagelu." 

What is there in the video?

In the clip, the performers can be seen dressed in traditional Indian attire such as saree, lehenga, and kurta-pajama.

People are both amazed and proud that Bihar's culture has now crossed national borders and reached Africa.

How was the stage for Bihar Day decorated in Zambia?

The video clearly shows a grand event being held in a Zambian city to celebrate Bihar Day. The stage was specially decorated to reflect Bihar, with a map of Bihar, the tricolour, and images of Buddhist monasteries in the background. Women performers in the event wore colourful sarees, while men wore traditional kurta-pyjamas.

What's the global craze for 'Lollipop Lagelu'?

The Bihari song 'Lollipop Lagelu' has long been popular in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, but now its magic is being felt globally. The enthusiasm for this song in Zambia proves that music and dance transcend language and borders.

How are people reacting?

Thousands of people have viewed this video on social media and are receiving enthusiastic reactions. 

The post has already crossed 553K views, 62.1K likes, and thousands of reposts, is triggering a mix of proud and sarcastic reactions. 

Some users jokingly commented that even Zambians now seem like Biharis, while others called it an example of cultural unity.

Many users called it a classic “soft power win" for India. Another user said, "This song represents Bihar culture???"

One user commented, "This is amazing, such a powerful dance!" Another said, "Absolutely loved the flip at the end, good work."