The study of symbolism in Ankole marriage songs.

Abstract

The major concern of this work is to examine the use of symbolism in Ankole marriage songs. These songs help to bring out various significances towards the development of themes, characterization. The researcher analyzed and discovered that less concern has been put on symbolism in marriage songs. The research involved data collection methods like interviewing, observation, library research and recording of information. The study was conducted in kigoma-Ishaka Bushenyi district about the Banyankole marriage songs A conclusion was made that these marriage songs in Ankole are still avenues of passing out information to the young couple joining marriage and parents thus becoming an important aspect in Ankole culture and society.