Greetings I hope all is well. My name is Akeim Toussaint Buck and I am a MA student studying in the UK. I am commenting as I am doing some research on formations that people use in different context and these formations are not only stunning but entirely intentional. It is proving very difficult to find sources to pinpoint from an academic stand point what is taking place here. Can someone point me in the right direction?? So far I know this is South African and has religious connotations. I would like to know more. My questions are: Is this a song and dance with some political tones also? Is the Toi Toi connected to this? What are the roots of what is taking place here? What is the ritual and why? basically that is it. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks Akeim T Buck
@SekgatheChidi2 күн бұрын
Hi, Buck. No it's not politically connected anyway, it's part of church worship and if anything, the church makes it clear that it is not associated with any politics in any form. It's also not toyi toyi because toyi toyi is a type of march fueled by anger/dissapointment(think lack of public services or apartheid police killings) and characterised by aggravated propensity for violence. What this is, is a church praise and worshipping method from the Zion Christian Church called Mkhukhu(ordinarily Khakhi uniform is worn during for the praise session) with only men participating.
@buckboy23012 күн бұрын
@@SekgatheChidi Thank you dearly for this explanation. I really appreciate it!!! Give thanks.