The agogô may be the oldest samba instrument and was based on West African Yoruba single or double bells.

[1] Origins, history, and evolution The Yoruba, Igala, and Edo peoples of Nigeria use the word "agogô," which refers to a single or double clapperless bell.

The name agogô and the idea of an instrumental were carried to the Americas by enslaved Africans, where they were revived and used in both form and function over time as circumstances allowed and customs changed.

diameter of rim (smaller bell)[3] It is used in the ceremonial music of religions in Yorubaland as well as in their new world practice, which is based on beliefs such as Candomblé brought by slaves from Africa.

Additionally, it plays a significant role in the Yoruba musical subgenres of Juju, Afro-juju, Apala, Fuji, and others.

In addition to smaller bells fastened to their ankles, masqueraders exhibit musical skill at cultural events.

These films, created by director Tunde Kelani, provide more insight into the significance of the bell in Yoruba culture.

The bell was utilized in Yoruba land and certain other regions of Nigeria before the development of social media, telecommunication, and radio stations to communicate information to the populace.

The bell, which may be compared to the current tweet that is sent out to the entire world,[4] is just as significant in this situation as the town crier.