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Akpema, the initiation rites in Togo that prepare a girl from the age of 1 to womanhood
Akpema is the rite of passage for young maidens in the West African nation of Togo. It is held shortly after the initiation ceremony for boys which is known as Evala wrestling. Akpema is often held a week after Evala. The ceremony is to deepen the knowledge of girls’ self-worth and help them preserve their…
