From Lagos to Dar es Salaam, these artists use Yoruba, Swahili, Twi, and more to make global hits. See the full list here.

STORY: This Nigerian man is singing about a soldier who failed to cook a dish of beans.The operatic song is performed in the Yoruba language. Location: Lagos, NigeriaClassical music has not been ...

A new documentary, entitled “The Odyssey”, is set to detail Yoruba music’s 100-year history to Afrobeats and beyond. “The Odyssey” will take viewers on an illuminating journey through ...

Nigeria is blessed! But what are we doing with the divine blessing? Harnessing it to prosper us or frittering it away? I am a culture enthusiast and have been involved in research and advocacy for ...

And fújì is not immune to common criticisms of popular music: sexualising women, portraying unrealistic notions of socio-economic mobility, and promoting obnoxious ideals of self-making. How does it ...

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A proliferation of popular music genres flourished in post-independence Nigeria: highlife, jùjú, Afrobeat, and fújì. Originating within Yorùbá Muslim communities, the genres of fújì and Islamic are ...

With the dominating effect of Amapiano waning in the Nigerian mainstream, the calls for a robust exploration of Nigerian indigenous music to shape the soundscape are gaining volume.

In a world where mother tongues are rapidly fading, UK-based Nigerian Modupe Olagunju has found it imperative to unveil Àselewà, a centre for Yoruba distance learning to bridge the gap. In this ...

Nigerian Americans in Dallas have showcased their rich culture and community bond all week long for the 63rd Nigerian Independence Day.