The Dipo rite is an integral part of the Krobo culture. Over the years it has been used to inculcate useful values into adolescent girls as they prepare to assume their marital responsibilities. The ...

Nuaso (E/R), March 25, GNA-Ghanaian traditional instruments are an essential part of the country’s rich cultural heritage, playing a vital role in communication, storytelling, ceremonies, and ...

Every day, the Krobo tribe, like a lamb, is sent to the slaughter house for its cultural practices. This is intensified every April, as April ushers in the annual Dipo festival. This practice is ...

At Krobo Girls’ SHS, students described the book as “timely and relevant,” expressing joy at finally having something relatable in their school libraries.

Tema, March 05, GNA – In Ghana, each ethnic group has a traditional dish reflecting its values and lifestyle, and for the Krobo people, Kokonte with hot pepper is a cherished delicacy ...

A raffia fibre is then tied around her neck to identify her as a 'Dipo-yo'. On Saturday morning the girls are given ritual bath after which they are made to taste non-krobo foods like sugar cane ...

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Lower Manya Krobo, Mr Isaac Agbo-Tetteh, has advised pastors and ministers of the gospel to stop condemning the Dipo custom of the Krobos, in their daily ...

According to Akumaa Mama Zimbi, Krobo women are specially taught how to give men immense pleasure during Dipo rites held for the adolescents. They also teach them how to keep themselves neat ...

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced the installation of prepaid meters in houses within the Krobo area in the Eastern Region accompanied by over 20 military and police personnel.

Krobo beads are precious stones that have stood the test of ... Leh, a reddish one is mainly for the dipo rite. It is also used for funerals. Tovi is an important black bead. In contrast, there is the ...