Meaning
The oldest and most orthodox order of the Rastafari movement, and the sacred drumming-and-chanting gatherings ('grounations') at its heart, where hand drums, chants, and reasoning are used to praise Jah. Also names the deep, foundational reggae drum style born from it.
Examples
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Di elders keep a Nyahbinghi fi celebrate di coronation.
The elders held a Nyahbinghi to celebrate the coronation.
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Di Nyahbinghi drumming go on all through di night.
The Nyahbinghi drumming went on all through the night.
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Him play di bass drum inna di Nyahbinghi order.
He plays the bass drum in the Nyahbinghi order.
Origin
From an East African resistance movement ('Nyabinghi'); adopted by Rastafari for its most traditional order and its sacred drumming ceremonies. See [[rastafari-iyaric]].
How it’s used
Refers to the Rastafari order, its drumming ceremonies, and the drum style. Central to Rastafari worship.