Nigerian Studies: Traditional Music

TRADITIONAL NIGERIAN MUSICIANS

Examples of Nigerian Traditional Music

Lágbájá - Sobolation

Fela Kuti - Zombie

Obongjayar – Frens

Salawa Abeni – Gentle Lady

Oliver De Coque – Onye China Azo

WHY IS TRADITIONAL MUSIC IMPORTANT?

Music plays a central role in people’s spirits and traditional music should be given more importance than international music. It should be performed and made available to the public, particularly the younger generation.

Traditional melodies can symbolise a country's identity. We can hear a modern melody everywhere in the world and it is hard to say which country it belongs to.

Traditional music or folk music is one of the national heritages. Traditional music can help people understand that the country is better. It represents the history, traditions and thoughts of a community.