Kujata Jata:Tonga Song Blasts Past Hegemonic Barriers

Tongai Jonhera
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Tongai Jonhera: Department of Media and Journalism Studies, Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2022, vol. 6, issue 12, 762-771

Abstract: In a Zimbabwean context,minority languages are marginalised, as a result of the hegemonic influence of Shona and Ndebele.This hegemonic influence is is quite visible in various media and cultural texts,including music.Drawing on the Gramscian theory of hegemony,this study analyses the linguistic and cultural impact of Kujata jata,a song that was done in Tonga,which is one of the minority languages.The study gathered data using 10 qualitative in-depth interviews.The study ascertained that the song,has played a prominent role in promoting the Tonga language and culture.Despite the achievements of the song,a lot of hegemonic barriers are still intact.In light of the above,a lot still needs to be done to emancipate the Tonga language and culture.This study,therefore,advocates for a multi-pronged approach to the promotion of the Tonga language and culture.This approach must involve the production of more Tonga songs,films,literature and other cultural products,that reflect the Tonga culture.

Date: 2022
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