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From talking drums to trending tweets: How Africa found its digital voice

Summary by pulse.com.gh
Once upon a time in Africa, the rhythm of information wasn’t typed—it was drummed. “Talking drums”, which mimicked the tonal patterns of African languages, echoed through villages, relaying coded messages over miles of terrain. These beats bounced off baobab trees, rustled thatched roofs, and summoned communities to action. Marketplaces acted as the original social networks—buzzing hubs where gossip, trade, and news intertwined. Chiefs’ courtyar…
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pulse.com.gh broke the news in on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
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