Adowa is a traditional dance performed by the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, celebrated for its rich cultural significance and widespread popularity. This dance is a staple at various cultural ceremonies such as festivals, funerals, engagements, and celebrations.

The Akan people of Southern Ghana and Southeastern Côte d’Ivoire have a rich cultural heritage, evident in their visual arts and funeral practices.

The Akan Drum, originating from West Africa and later discovered in the Colony of Virginia, stands as one of the oldest African-American artifacts in the British Museum and possibly one of the oldest surviving anywhere.

The Akan people of Ghana uphold a unique tradition of matrilineal inheritance, known as