What you may want to know about Simpa: The lead singer (a man) is called “Gawaani”. Gawaanis also dance to the songs whilst ladies do the chorus and mostly the dancing along side the Gawaani. They dance in groups and on occasions of competitions, they dance individually to bravely exhibit their dance move largely with their buttocks, the buttock is shake at a fast pace to the attention of onlookers. The major instruments used are long standing drums (simpa dala), made of tick but hollow metal bodies, covered with animal skin; and, saxophones. The drums are beaten by young men with their barehands. Simpa is performed mostly in the night and lasts deep into the hour of the wolf or sometimes, even dawn, however, as time changes the dance is now perform during the day at festivals, weddings, funerals and at any public gathering. It's performed as a competition amongst communities, towns and localities. Also, it can be performed at the forecourt of chiefs’ palaces, community entertainment centers and any suitable places. Just like social media, in times past, many young men found their wives during simpa activities. When you visit Dagbaŋ, one of the most enthralling things you don’t want to miss is SIMPA. Source: Thenorthernweb.com