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Adzogbo: Adzogbo originally functioned as a spiritual preparation for war, but today it is more a cultural and social event. It originated in Benin and now is played by the Ewe from the southen part of Ghana.

Adzogbo

Atsiagbekor: It is among the oldest traditional dances of the Ewe-speaking people of Southern Ghana, Togo, and Benin. Originally a war dance performed after battle when the warriors returned to the village, it is now performed on many social occasions. One of the outstanding features of the dance is the interaction between the master drummer and the dancers.

Atsiagbekor

Sikyi: Sikyi is a recreational music and dance of the Ashanti from the Eastern region of Ghana. It originated in the 1920s. Sikyi is seen principally at social gatherings where the youth express themselves in courtship.

Sikyi

Agbadza: Agbadza is among the oldest musical types performed by the Southern Ewe of Ghana, Togo and Benin. Agbadza is derived from an older war dance known as Atrikpui. As a social and recreational music and dance, this dance is open to everyone in the community.

Afa

Ageshie

Kpalongo: Kpanlongo is the most recent of all Ga recreational musical types, Referred to as "the dance of the youth," Kpanlongo started during the wake of Ghana's Independence as a musical type for entertainment in Accra. Kpanlongo is presently performed at festivals, and funerals, parties and more.

Kpalongo

Bobobo: Bobobo is the most popular social music and dance of the Ewe of Central and Northern Ghana. This music and dance, also known as Agbeyeye (New Life) or Akpese (Music of Joy) emerged from a village called Kpando in the Volta Region of Ghana.

Bobobo

Gahu: Gahu is associated with marriage and wedding rites of the Yoruba of Nigeria. The Southern Ewe of Ghana and Togo presently perform the dance on most social occasions.

 
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