Talking drum

Yoruba talking drum. Africa is blessed with assorted kinds of drums. One of these unique drums is that played by yoruba ethnic nationality in Nigeria located in west Africa, about the drum

Talking drums is known as Ganga . It a very unique musical instrument in the culture of the Yorubas. Its can be traced to the Old Oyo Empire in South-West, Nigeria. It came into existence as a means of communication and entertainment for ruling chiefs

The skill and knowledge of playing the drum is often handed over to offsprings from the Ayan Galu lineage from generations to generation. But this can also be learnt by people from all walks of life.

Meet my nephew Ayanmorire he is fascinated and attracted to the drum that he cannot watch you play it without stretching out his hands to collect it and beat it.

Culture is what binds us together.
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