Indigenous Nigerian music
Indigenous Nigerian music is the music originating from the various indigenous tribes of Nigeria. It encompasses mainly traditional music styles, although some forms have absorbed partial influences from genres performed by immigrant and foreign musicians.[1]
| Music of Nigeria | |
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| Genres | |
| Specific forms | |
| Traditional music | |
| Other music | |
| Media and performance | |
| Music awards | |
| Music festivals | |
| Nationalistic and patriotic songs | |
| National anthem | "Arise, O Compatriots" |
Traditional forms
Contemporary music
These genres have incorporated external musical influences:
- Afrobeat
- Afro-juju
- Igbo Highlife
- Igbo rap
- Waka
- Yo-pop
See also
References
- "'Nigerians Now Appreciate Indigenous Music'". Leadership. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
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