Abstract
Drumming is an activity characterised by percussive instruments with different functions. This study evaluated the communicative and cultural significance of drumming in Nigeria using the talking drum. The study was evaluated using the Uses and Gratification theory. This study was analysed with the aid of secondary data on drumming and talking drum from Nigerian scholars and online websites. The analysis revealed that the talking drum is an established tool of communication and culture in Nigeria despite the upsurge of digital technology revolutionizing societal outlook. Drumming however no longer only exists in the physical space but can now be accessed through the internet and digital media. The study recommends that, drumming should be taught in schools and promoted through popular culture.
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