Agbekor is a popular Warrior dance performed in Africa. It was originated by the Ewa and Foh people who live on the Atlantic coast of Western Africa. It was originally known as “Atamga”, an ancient and traditional dance form often performed in many functions, and also in funerals. ‘Ga’ means great, and ‘Atam’ means oath. According to youthkiawaaz.com, “The legend is that the ancient Africans took an oath before going into battlefield and it also tends to describe the warriors’ state of mind after or before the conflict.” ( Chanda, Indrani) The dance can be performed individually or in a group to reenact the past history of warriors.
The fast and slow African Agbekor were both interesting. The performers incorporated a machete in their dance.
The fast and slow African Agbekor were both interesting. The performers incorporated a machete in their dance.