Chachango (que Viva Chango) [2026]

"Chachango" (often associated with the phrase ) refers to a celebration of one of the most powerful and popular deities in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santería . This guide covers the cultural roots, the iconic music that popularized the phrase, and how the deity is honored today. The Deity: Changó (Shango)

Changó is the Orisha (deity) of . He was historically the fourth king of the Oyo Empire in West Africa before becoming deified in the Yoruba religion and its diaspora. Chachango (Que Viva Chango)