Zouglou
/ zoo-GLOO /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Music
Meaning & Etymology
Music genre
Music genre
Etymology
From the Bété word zouglou referring to a music genre.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Kru > Western Kru > Bété
Cultural context
The Zouglou music genre is a significant part of Ivorian culture.
Symbolism
Represents cultural pride and the influence of music in society.