Acholi Culture

The Acholi people of Northern Uganda have a rich and diverse cultural heritage. Most of it is expressed in a wide variety of dance and music genre that have been passed down by our fore bearers over many generations.

Unfortunately culture has not been immune from the ravages of the Northern Uganda conflict. Internal displacement and social degradation have wreaked havoc on Acholi culture and threaten its very survival. This Kacoke Madit (KM) initiative aims to contribute to the promotion of Acholi culture by collecting, archiving and disseminating traditional music, dance and stories through the internet and other media. By availing the material to our people and other peoples of the world we will ensure that it is preserved for posterity.

"Our culture underpins our traditional values and is the glue that ensures social cohesion". It establishes our identity and enhances intra-community harmony as well as peaceful co-existence with people of other cultures.

Click on the links below to delve into the wealth of Acholi culture.

Kilipa Ogwang

1. Lacakacaka
2. Woro Jok
3. Yoo polo
4. Yoo kwo
5. Lubanga miyo kica
6. Yengo Gica
7. Alany wilobo
8. Ngiyo ki Macelini
9. Meno Maa kuu
10. Odong i raa
11. Lalako cam