Nyabinghi

[ny-ah-bing-gee]

Definition

The oldest Rastafarian mansion and sacred spiritual drumming gathering. Named after anti-colonial East African warrior queen.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di elders play Nyabinghi drums during di sacred grounation.
English:
The elders play Nyabinghi drums during the sacred spiritual gathering.

Patois:
Nyabinghi tradition emphasize peace, love, and divine chanting.
English:
Nyabinghi tradition emphasizes peace, love, and divine chanting.

Usage Tip

Foundational Rastafarian order and sacred ritual music style involving three distinct drum types (funde, repeater, bass).

Patois Synonym: Rastafarian mansion
English Synonym: Nyabinghi order; spiritual drumming ceremony

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