noun General Slang

nyabinghi

ny-ah-BING-ghee · noun · informal

Orthodox Rasta order; its drumming/gathering

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Definitions

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The strictest Rastafarian order, and the ceremonial drumming and gatherings ('binghi') associated with it; historically 'death to oppressors'.

“Di nyabinghi drums beat till sunrise.”
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The style of hand-drumming and chanting central to Rastafari ceremony, built on the bass, funde and repeater drums.

“Him play repeater drum inna di nyabinghi.”
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nyabinghi In A Sentence

Di nyabinghi drums beat till sunrise.
Him play repeater drum inna di nyabinghi.

Origin & Usage

From an East African anti-colonial movement/figure, adopted by Rastas.

People Also Ask

What does nyabinghi mean?

It refers to the strictest, most orthodox order of Rastafari, and to the ceremonial drumming and gatherings ('binghi') tied to it.

Where does the word nyabinghi come from?

It comes from an East African anti-colonial movement and figure, historically carrying the meaning 'death to oppressors', which Rastas adopted.

What is nyabinghi drumming?

It is the foundational Rastafari drumming style using bass, funde and repeater drums to accompany chanting at gatherings.

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