The Talking Drum: Voice of the Yoruba Culture and Its Timeless Impact.
History behind the talking drum I do use for my presentation. Today I was just checking out on all the videos have done and I saw a comment so I decide to talk about the history of talking drum where most people don't really know what it means and how it's originated with the uses. The talking drum is originally rooted in West Africa, mostly within the southwestern Nigerian Yoruba culture. The old oyo empire is where it 's basically originated, and what's the usefulness of this talking drum, it's actually use for communication back in the days mostly use after battle. The talking drum has the power to sound just like we human beings, and it has the power to communicate really well if the decoder understood it.
Purpose Of The Talking Drum
Communication:
Before we all understood written language and used it to communicate, the talking drum had been part of communication for decades of years, and it had been used for different purposes, like a warning and also making an announcement across the villages.
Social and Ceremonial:
The talking drum is used, and it's still used in ceremonies like weddings, birthdays, burials, and many more. It is usually used to welcome high-ranking people like kings and the like.
Warfare:
The talking drum is mostly used to motivate soldiers at the war front, and it's used to console people during ages. The talking drum will never leave because it has a meaningful impact in the midst of the association because it plays a vital role in the community. A celebration without a talking drum is not making enough sense.
Cultural Impact.
Musical instruments : the talking drum takes a vital role in the community. The talking drum is used for music like juju, tungba, highlife, apala and many more. Yoruba Identity : The talking drum makes a powerful impact on Yoruba culture, and the traditions of Yoruba culture remain one of the best