Bolojo
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.
| Bolojo | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Bọ̀lọ̀jọ̀ |
| Cultural origins | Late 1970s, Yewa people of Nigeria |
| Typical instruments | Gbedu 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
- "Bolojo culture alive as Yewaland celebrates Rahmon Bello".
- Harper, Peggy (12 April 1970). "A Festival of Nigerian Dances". African Arts. 3 (2): 48–53. doi:10.2307/3334546. JSTOR 3334546.
- "Zeynab -Mogba Ara da (Bolojo)". YouTube.
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