Communication is the grist of human existence and communal living. Without communication most of what makes life and living meaningful would be lost. This paper examines communication from the point of view
of traditional Africans living in their rural space. The performance method
devised to inform, educate, instruct, entertain and also appropriate nature
around him is very critically explored. The conclusion arrived at in
this work is that traditional forms of communication, mostly creative
theatre forms, are quite effective in the administration, mobilization and
education of a people. As such, these forms must be encouraged, and efforts
made at improving its quality and efficiency. While exogenous forms
such as the radio and television are good they should not be seen as substitutes
for culture or traditional forms.