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Prempensua

The Prempensua is a musical instrument. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

The prempensua is a large lamellophone used in the music of Ghana, similar to the marímbula or rumba box. The word prempensua is in the Akan language, although similar instruments are played by other ethnolinguistic groups in Ghana. It is also known as the "kono" by the Kassena people, "animgbo" by the Dagomba people, and the "gyilgo" by the Gonja people.

The prempensua musical instrument is being used during social gatherings, occasions of social interest and festivals.

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