Shekere is the Nigerian name for the instrument. The shekere is traditional instrument of West Africa, today it is found in the Americas and Caribbean.
It consists of calabash, the larger half of the body outside is covered with net and web of beads.
It comes with different shapes and sizes, is played in a different styles, and has different names called in different countries.
Countries and the name called listed below
| Country | Name called |
|---|---|
| Ghana | axatse |
| Mali | djabara |
| Cuba | Chekere |
| Togo | axatse |
| Guinea | djabara |
| Brazil | xequere |
| Sierra Leone | shaburay |
| Nigeria | shekere |
HOW TO PLAY SHEKERE
It can be played by shaking, tapping, or by rubbing or pulling on the net with the hands.
