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Did you know the Udu drum which is used by reggae bands was made by women in Africa?

Did you know the Udu drum which is used by reggae bands was made by women in Africa?

In ancient times, the essence of drums could not be overemphasized, mainly because of their power to communicate coded languages. Either in times of war or in praising heroic deeds, these drums became the vehicle for communicating such messages. One such drum was the udu, which is associated with the Igbo culture of Nigeria. The…

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