Bolojo

Bọ̀lọ̀jọ̀ is an African dancing style in Yewa land of Ogun State, Nigeria[1][2] and other nearby Yoruba subethnic groups in Benin.

Bọ̀lọ̀jọ̀
Cultural originsYoruba people
Typical instrumentsGbedu drum, Omele drum, shaworo drum, gangan, bàtá drum

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. Published. "Bolojo culture alive as Yewaland celebrates Rahmon Bello".
  2. Harper, Peggy (12 April 1970). "A Festival of Nigerian Dances". African Arts. 3 (2): 48–53. doi:10.2307/3334546. JSTOR 3334546.
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnkK8VYq7HE&list=RD6DRXoyqqVa4&index=4


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