THE IMPACT OF DELTA BROADCASTING SERVICE MUSIC PROGRAMMES ON THE SPEECH OF YOUTHS IN ABRAKA

Abstract

There are many programmes often planned by government and its agencies to enhance the development of individuals and the larger Nigerian society. The execution of such programmes often depends largely on how well people are carried along. The paper focuses on the insensibility of music and the impact of Delta Broadcasting Service music programmes on the speech of youths in Abraka in Delta State.The paper also discusses music as an art, and its importance on the speech of the youths in Delta State. In gathering information, the writer conducted oral interviews, participated in observations, and there was a search of library materials. Findings reveal that the youths have been greatly influenced by some of the popular music types that gained prominence since the early 1990s. It was observed that some of the jargons and nonsense syllables that are often used in pop music aired on DBS have impacted negatively on youths, cutting across their education, social, political and religious endeavours.