[4][5][6] Kadodi dance is believed to have originated from the ancient rituals and practices of the Bamasaba ancestors, who migrated from the Nile region and settled in the slopes of Mount Elgon.
Kadodi dance reflects the Bamasaba culture, identity, and history, especially their attachment to cattle keeping and agriculture.
[7][8] Kadodi dance is performed by groups of dancers, both male and female, who wear colorful costumes and adornments, such as beads, feathers, cowrie shells, and animal skins.
The most common and significant occasion for Kadodi dance is the Imbalu, the male circumcision ceremony that takes place every even year.
Kadodi dance also promotes unity, solidarity, and harmony among the Bamasaba, who share a common ancestry, language, and culture.