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Adzogbo | Nutifafa Dance Ensemble

Ghana

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Artists: Nutifafa Dance Ensemble Leaders: Cornelius Amegashitsi – Chairman Kwabla Amegashitsi – Vice Chairman Adzogbo originated from Benin (Dahomey) as a Dzovu (spiritual/religious) music and dance). It was called Dzovu, in that during any performance, the men participants would display their dzoka (juju/charms) especially the so-called “love charms” to seduce women. Premiered on Sun, 20 Nov 2022, at The Heartbeat of Aflao | Traditional Music | Ghana Sessions 6 curated by Emmanuel Agbeli.

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