What word and phrases evoke a sense of liveliness of mallams tea shop ? what is revealed about the importance of speech in the ghanaian culture from this description of the setting

"During the shop’s peak hours – from eight in the evening till around midnight – one could hardly hear oneself talk because of the boisterous chatters that went on."

Yes, just because one had a disability doesn't change the meaning of the word. they would most likely have an (whatever language) sign language to sign what's going on. it would be the same even if he was blind.