In Gabriel Okara's poem "Pianos and Drums," the protagonist at the end of the poem is best described asma cultural mulatto. The term "cultural mulatto" here refers to the blending or intersection of Western and African cultural influences, which is a key theme in the poem. The speaker grapples with the conflict between the allure of Western influences (represented by the pianos) and the traditional African heritage (represented by the drums). The term "mulatto" is used metaphorically to convey this blending or mixing of cultural elements in the protagonist's identity.