Kabiye People
West African Tribe
Indigenous nation of Togo in West Africa, famous for the traditional Evala initiation wrestling.
Quick Facts
Date of BirthAntiquity
EraAntiquity–present
Country of OriginTogo
Rank / TitleCultural Heritage
Active YearsAntiquity–present
Biography
The Kabiye people of northern Togo celebrate the annual Evala wrestling festival, a rigorous rite of passage where young men compete to prove strength and transition to adulthood.