The Singing Armies of Africa.

I had an interesting experience on my way to work this morning. The traffic was almost at my door step but lucky for me it was moving. I got in line behind these new army trucks whuch when your alongside it its tire is taller that your salon car and on principle I keep my distance from such.
The radio was on abit loud but I was aware of an even louder noise coming from outside the car so I turned the radio down and openned the window abit and that's when i heard it. The obnoxiously loud singing that was coming from said army truck.
I don't know where they were going or what for but i have never seen ANY men look so utterly happy with themselves, especially not the red berets. They are well known for their harshness.
They was singing traditional songs that sounded alot like the kind you hear at drama fests (The Kenya National Drama/Music Festival) but then there were these two in partucilar who were really getting into in.
One had tied a lesso around his bum and a frilly scarf around his head that gave him that form-one-boy-female-dancer look while the other was obviously playing the male dancer. These guys were so engrossed in there dance they were pulling all the moves.
At some point the "chic" was on his knees saluting the "guy" all the while singing his solo. Then back on his feet they both burst into some vigorous dancing while the rest of the group joined in.
These guys entertained me for the super slow 1.5 KMs I was behind them on Mbagathi way that I almost they were on a truck bursting a move like they were at the finals.
What ever their destination, I wished them all the best and hurried along to work.
I have often observed that no matter the situation, the ability to find joy, solace, comfort or pride in song and dance is a common denominator in many if not all armed forces in Africa not common in other parts of the world.




P.S
Thank you to all who responded to Mary's problem. I think she made the right decision. As to what that decision was only she can tell you. Perhaps she will.
You are much appreciated!