EMOTIONAL STABILITY THROUGH SO I BIRA BARI BII SONG OF BARI BII MUSIC GROUP IN OGONI COMMUNITY RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The Ogoni people domicile in south-south part of Nigeria are endowed with rich cultural heritage and natural resources. Cultural activities are expressed, celebrated and commemorated in their music, dance, songs and costumes of the Bari Bii music group of Ogoni land. This is a group that is famous in their music.This study therefore discussed the emotional stability of ogoni people through listening to So I Bira Bari Bii song of Bari Bii music group, the study employs for its methodology data elicited through oral interviews, and bibliographical evidences. The study through its perspective on emotional stability of So I Bira Bari Bii song of Bari Bii music group reveals that the song appeals to the Ogoni people’s emotion to maintain Bari Bii music group and for the group to continue performing their songs as a corrective measure in the community. It recommends that So I Bari Bii song of Bari Bii music group should be performed in all Rivers State Communities for peaceful co-existence.