Bolojo

Bolojo
Native name
Bọ̀lọ̀jọ̀
Cultural originsLate 1970s, Yewa people of Nigeria
Typical instrumentsGbedu drum, Omele drum, shaworo drum, gangan, bàtá drum

Bọ̀lọ̀jọ̀ is an African dancing and popular musical style among the Yewa Yoruba clans situated in the western regions of Ogun State, Nigeria[1][2] and other closely linked Yoruba subgroups in the nearby Plateau Department of Benin.

It is mostly featured in festivals, parties and in Gelede shows.

Beninese singer Zeynab Habib is also known for her popular recreation of Bolojo dances.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Bolojo culture alive as Yewaland celebrates Rahmon Bello". The Punch.
  2. ^ Harper, Peggy (12 April 1970). "A Festival of Nigerian Dances". African Arts. 3 (2): 48–53. doi:10.2307/3334546. JSTOR 3334546.
  3. ^ "Zeynab -Mogba Ara da (Bolojo)". YouTube.


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