The Efadzinam Borborbor Band is calling for renewed efforts to promote and preserve one of Ghana’s most vibrant traditional dance and music types – borborbor.
Speaking on EVIBES Musical band series, the band’s Public Relations Officer, Lizabeth Akusika Bada, emphasised that Borborbor is not getting the recognition it truly deserves, despite its deep cultural significance and beauty.
“Borborbor is not getting where it’s supposed to get to because it’s one of the cultural dances we have in Ghana, and typically from the Volta Region, which is very beautiful,” she said.
While often performed at funerals, wake-keepings, and social gatherings, Borborbor holds much more than entertainment value—it is a celebration of identity, rhythm, and heritage. According to Lizabeth, confining it to local events limits its potential and misrepresents its cultural weight.
“It’s not just about playing it at funerals and other gatherings—it has this beautiful culture that should be known to the world. That’s what the Efadzinam Borborbor Band seeks to do: promote and preserve the culture. We don’t have to forget it or put it behind us.”
The Efadzinam Borborbor Band is on a mission to bring this traditional Ewe dance to larger platforms and introduce it to new audiences, especially the younger generation. Through performances, cultural showcases, and education, the group hopes to elevate Borborbor from a community staple to a national and international cultural treasure
E Vibes, the show that delves into the backgrounds of celebrated personalities excelling in their chosen fields, is focusing this season on music bands in Ghana.
Dubbed #MusicalBandSeries, the programme is dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the incredible journeys of Ghanaian musical bands, showcasing their triumphs, challenges, and the bonds that keep them together.
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