Ghanaian folk music is more than just sound—it is the heartbeat of community life, a living tradition where music, dance, and storytelling intertwine.
Whether celebrating a birth, marriage, or a ceremonial rite of passage, traditional Ghanaian music serves as a bridge between generations, preserving cultural values through melody and movement.
One group that has consistently championed and elevated this musical heritage is Manklalo cultural group founded in 2013 Their artistry has made them an indispensable part of Ghana’s cultural music scene, earning them recognition both locally and internationally.
At the forefront of Manklalo Cultural Group are four gifted vocalists who also serve as dynamic dancers, seamlessly blending melody and movement to tell the stories of their ancestors. These remarkable women are Confort Amoah, Rena Assuah, Rita Addo and Dorothy Kpornyo who all deliver hauntingly beautiful harmonies that evoke emotions, inspire unity, and connect audiences to the spirit of Ghanaian tradition.
But their talent goes beyond singing. They breathe life into Ghana’s diverse dance traditions, performing captivating routines from different ethnic groups across the country. Their repertoire includes: Agbadza – A rhythmic dance of the Ewe people., Adowa – A graceful and symbolic dance of the Akan people, Kple and Kpanlogo – High-energy social dances of the Ga community, Apatampa – A storytelling dance from the Fante people, Kpanaliumni – A ceremonial dance of the Gonja people in Northern Ghana and Kete – A royal Asante dance performed at traditional events.
Each performance is a celebration of community, solidarity, healing, and shared experiences, where song, rhythm, and dance merge into a mesmerizing spectacle.
Behind the mesmerizing vocals and dances lies a rich percussive and string instrumental foundation, provided by the skilled musicians of Manklalo Cultural Group. Their instruments—handcrafted in Ghana—bring authenticity and depth to every performance.
The instrumentalists are Kingsley – Talking drum player , Dominic – Mpintintoa player, Ebenezer – Djembe – player, Kwabena – Seprewa player, Alphonse – Congas player and Leticia – Atumpan player.
Through soul-stirring vocals, intricate drumming, and mesmerizing dance, Manklalo Cultural Group remains one of the most influential and respected cultural ensembles in Ghana, carrying the heartbeat of their ancestors into the future.