Zouglou
/ zoo-GLOO /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Cultural
Meaning & Etymology
Refers to a popular music genre originating in Côte d'Ivoire
Refers to a popular music genre originating in Côte d'Ivoire
Etymology
The name originates from the Bété language and is associated with the ‘zouglou’ music genre, which emerged in the 1990s as a form of social and political expression.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Kru > Eastern Kru > Bété
Cultural context
Zouglou music originated in the 1990s as a genre that addressed social and political issues in Côte d’Ivoire. The name reflects the cultural significance of music as a form of communication and commentary in Ivorian society.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes the power of music as a tool for social change and cultural expression in Côte d’Ivoire.
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