Akogo

Akogo Dance
Akogo Iteso Dance
Akoga dance on stage
1st generation of the Teso performing Akogo dance

Akogo dance is a traditional dance form of the Teso people of Eastern Uganda. This cultural expression is performed by both men and women, who gracefully move their bodies in synchrony with the rhythmic beats of the akogo, a percussion instrument crafted from bamboo tubes of varying lengths.[1] The Dance is believed to have been performed by the Teso people for centuries and has evolved over time and has been influenced by other dance forms from neighboring regions.[2][3][4]

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  2. ^ AfricaNews (2022-12-30). "Akogo: making the thumb piano to keep Teso culture alive". Africanews. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  3. ^ "Fun As Iteso,Others Embrace Akogo Festival 2nd Edition". ChimpReports. 2019-09-09. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  4. ^ "Teso revelers celebrate culture and Akogo Festival". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-01-11.