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    Significance of Context to Performance of Babukusu Chants, Western Kenya.
    (International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023-07-11) Simiyu, Neema Natasha; Musungu, Joseph; Wekesa, Ben Nyongesa
    Oral literature is sub-divided into genres that carry the artistic features like stylistic devices, composition and performance which make oral literature have life and outwit written literature. Chants are among these genres and they carry very vital societal values and norms in African Traditional Society and they are very significant once performed in their right contexts. Their repetitive nature reflects the idea of emphasis and seriousness regarding the purpose or intention of the chant performed. The study categorized these chants according to the four major rites of passage in the Babukusu community. These are; birth-naming rite, circumcision rite, marriage rite and death rite that call for the performance of the chants studied in this paper. Methods of data collection used in the study included; observation, Focused Group Discussions and interviews. The paper used phenomenology theory to depict the connection and relevance of the specific chants performed within specific contexts and their significance.
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    The Didactic Role of Spoken Word Poetry on Kenyan Youth: A Study of The Wajinga Nyinyi Series
    (Iconic Research and Engineering Journals, 2026-07-11) Mukandah, Bertha; Musungu, Joseph; Wekesa, Ben Nyongesa
    This stud explored the didactic values embedded in the Wajinga Nyinyi spoken word poetry series and how these performances influence youth in Kenya. The study focused on how spoken word acts as a tool for civic education, moral instruction, and consciousness-raising among young people. Grounded in Performance Theory and Semiotic Theory, the research employs a qualitative design that includes focus group discussions, interviews, and performance analysis from four selected universities in Kenya. The findings reveal that the Wajinga Nyinyi series uses performance elements—costume, setting, gestures, and tone—alongside linguistic techniques like satire, metaphor, and multilingualism to deliver compelling moral and political lessons. The study concludes that spoken word poetry serves not only as a creative outlet but also as a transformative tool for socio-political awareness and collective action. The research recommends institutional support for spoken word platforms and integration of performance poetry in youth development and educational curricula.