Binghi
Also spelled: nyabinghi, niyabinghi, bingi
Meaning
Short for Nyabinghi — the oldest and most traditional order of Rastafari, and the name of its drumming and gatherings. Binghi drumming, built on bass, funde and repeater drums, is the heartbeat of Rastafari ceremony and a root of reggae rhythm.
Examples
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“Di binghi drums a call di people.”
The Nyabinghi drums are calling the people.
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“Him is a binghi man from long time.”
He has belonged to the Nyabinghi order for a long time.
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“Dem chant binghi till day light.”
They chanted Nyabinghi until daybreak.
Origin
From 'Nyabinghi', originally the name of an East African resistance movement and figure, adopted by Rastafari for its order devoted to the downfall of oppression.
How it's used
Refers both to the order and to its style of drumming and chant. Deeply ceremonial.