Traditional Songs – Basic 2 Cultural & Creative Arts Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Explain traditional songs and give examples
• Identify some Nigerian traditional songs
• State some uses of Nigerian traditional songs
• Sing Nigerian traditional songs

Introduction

Traditional songs are special songs that have been passed down from our grandparents to us. These songs tell stories about our culture.

Content

What are Traditional Songs? Traditional songs are:

• Old songs from our ancestors
• Songs that teach us about our culture
• Songs sung during special occasions
• Songs without modern instruments

Examples of Nigerian Traditional Songs:

1. “Kokoro oja” – about market life
2. “Ile oju opon” – about home
3. “Ekaaro” – morning greeting song
4. “Ole wa” – welcome song

Uses of Traditional Songs:

• Teaching children good behavior
• Celebrating festivals and ceremonies
• Telling stories about our history
• Bringing people together
• Preserving our culture
• Entertainment during work

Characteristics:

• Sung in local languages
• Have moral lessons
• Easy to remember
• Sung by groups of people

Activity

1. Learn to sing “Ekaaro” (Good morning song)
2. Practice clapping to the rhythm
3. Ask your grandparents about traditional songs
4. Share a traditional song with the class

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. Traditional songs come from: a) Modern musicians b) Our ancestors c) Other countries d) Schools
2. Traditional songs are used to: a) Teach lessons b) Celebrate c) Entertain d) All of the above
3. “Ekaaro” means: a) Good night b) Good morning c) Thank you d) Welcome
4. Traditional songs help us: a) Preserve culture b) Learn history c) Bring people together d) All of the above
5. Traditional songs are usually sung in: a) English only b) Local languages c) Foreign languages d) No language

Answers: 1(b), 2(d), 3(b), 4(d), 5(b)