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rosent76

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In BaAka culture, what do the words akami and ekimi mean? Why are these words relevant to the social value of music like Makala?
 
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Even though Fela Kuti's song Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense is about serious topics such as corruption, electoral fraud, and social injustice, the lyrics make reference to playful happiness. Why?
 
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Fayaz00962

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Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Akami means noise and disorder. Ekimi means silence and order.
 For the BaAka, disease and/or social conflict are symptoms of disorder, while wellness and peace are functions of order.
 Because music is inherently ordered, making music together is a means to promote personal and social health.

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ANSWER:

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 Kuti states that he wishes people could live in happiness.
 The song calls attention to reasons why it is hard for the average person in Nigeria to be contented or happy.



rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Jul 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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