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. Historically a private ritual for women, it has evolved into a popular but controversial public entertainment style known for its energetic and suggestive hip movements Daily Monitor Historical Origins & Purpose Ngoma ya Ndani : The dance is a modern evolution of ngoma ya ndani ("dance of the inside"), an exclusive, women-only ritual Daily Monitor Rites of Passage : Traditionally, it was part of initiation ceremonies baikoko traditional african dance full