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Bọ̀lọ̀jọ̀ is an African dancing and popular musical style among the Yewa Yoruba clans situated in the western regions of
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and other closely linked Yoruba subgroups in the nearby
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of
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. 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.


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Yoruba culture African dances {{Africa-music-stub