Connections in… · JHS3 Creative Arts And Design

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.2.3.2.3 - Distinguish different ways musical works of African art composers reflect the history, culture, environment and topical issues

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Distinguish at least three different ways that African art music composers such as J. H. K. Nketia and Akin Euba reflect history, culture, environment and topical issues in their works.
Compare and contrast the musical approaches of J. H. K. Nketia and Akin Euba, citing specific examples of how each composer draws on his cultural background.
Analyse the lyrics of one popular African song that addresses an emerging topical issue and explain how the composer uses music to promote awareness.
Compose short original lyrics (at least four lines) on a topical issue such as sanitation, climate change or social security, set to a familiar tune, demonstrating how music can sensitise the public.
Reflect on how their own musical composition connects to the broader African tradition of using music as a vehicle for social commentary and cultural expression.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Creative Arts (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Connections in Local and Global Cultures (2.3)
Content standard: B9.2.3.2 - Performing Arts - Music: Demonstrate the skill to correlate African music that reflect the history, culture and topical issues
Indicator: B9.2.3.2.3 - Distinguish different ways musical works of African art composers reflect the history, culture, environment and topical issues
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 7 (Week 31 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Creative Arts and Design, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 89
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Compare Akin Euba and J. H. K. Nketia.
2. Transcribe a popular song from a composer from an African country that promotes and sensitises the public on an emerging topical issue such as climate change, war, terrorism, sanitation, social security, etc.