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Kambon-waa

A warrior dance of the Dagbamba of West Africa that emerged following interactions between Dagbaŋ and Asanteman in the mid-18th century.

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About Kambon-waa

Kambon-waa is a warrior dance of the Dagbamba of West Africa that emerged following interactions between Dagbaŋ and Asanteman in the mid-18th century. The musicians of Kambon-waa are called Kambonsi (sing: kamboŋa). The terminology Kambonsi and kamboŋa are also used to refer to the Akan people albeit in a different contextual meaning.

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