Linguistic Surrogacy With Minimal Semantics Among the Dagomba of Ghana

This paper discusses critical questions on the processing of non-native surrogate languages Dagbamba (Dagomba) Ghana. The use fiddle, talking drum and double bell to encode speech in Hausa, Akan other they do not speak. Fiddling drums are integral their festivals, funerals, installation chiefs cultural events. These instruments used entertain, praise, send messages ranging from daybreak notifications mobilizing people for war. language produce is a specialized language, interpreted mainly by deeply rooted culture. It indicates nobility statesmanship. While performers patrons understand or process communicate with Hausa languages. maintenance performance part practitioners’ desire preserve heritage Dagbamba. raises about acquisition these languages, level accuracy production comprehension, role music implications linguistic theory. discussed basis data recorded interviews drummers fiddlers. overarching goal highlight gaps our understanding that surface study when takes place poverty grammatical content.