Plural of gogo; either referring to go-go dancers or to a style of rapid, energetic African music and dance from the 1960s.
From go-go, which originated in 1960s African music terminology, particularly in Congo and other West African regions. The word is derived from the sense of 'going' and repeated action, matching the energetic nature of the music.
Gogo music was so energetic and influential that it became a whole genre—it features fast guitars, rapid percussion, and dancing that influenced pop music worldwide, and it's still huge in parts of Africa!
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