“Cultural Protocol with Consequences: The Necessity of Acknowledging Drummers and Dancers” – Anatu Bogobiri Esq writes 

The Upper East Regional Minister-Hon. Donatus Akamugri received a surprise celebration as he entered Bolgatanga township met by a complete drumming and dancing troupe in a lively, jamboree style.

As is customary, the Hon. Minister showed appreciation for the performers’ energy and skill by giving them some money.

As seen in the video, he gave them all the cash he had in his breast pocket.
It’s worth noting that traditionally, showing appreciation of gifting or showering money is necessary in such circumstances that the Hon. Minister found himself.

Considering the circumstances – that the Hon. Minister was on the rooftop of a moving car, and the drummers met him on the highway – it wasn’t practical for him to get down and acknowledge their performance face to face by putting the money on their foreheads as is customarily done,instead, he chose to show his appreciation from a distance by giving them the money.

The Cutomary Repercussions

If the Hon Minister hadn’t shown appreciation or recognised the drummers and dancers with a token of money, it would have had significant traditional repercussions. Specifically, two major consequences would have arisen:

– Disrespect towards tradition: By not showing appreciation, the Hon. Minister would have been perceived as disrespectful to the drummers and dancers and its traditions.
– Loss of future courtesies: Failing to recognize the drummers and dancers would have meant that the minister might not receive similar courtesies on future occasions, potentially damaging his relationships with Cultural Troupes.

These repercussions highlight the importance of showing respect and appreciation for cultural drumming and dancing troupes.

Let’s focus on the tasks at hand and disregard these misleading posts and propaganda by detractors.

Mmpusiya
Akele
~Anatu Bogobiri Esq