Nigerian Music

Nigerian music is extremely vibrant and lively. The popular music of Nigeria are highlife, afrobeat, juju, apala, gospel, sakara, reggae, jazz, hip hop and a lot more. As Nigeria culture is completely multi-ethnic, the music in Nigeria is influenced by a lot of traditions of different tribes. However the most important thing to note here is that, the music has got its roots in the tradition.

Afro rock is a completely string instruments based music. The string instruments include the electric guitars and bass. The blend of Western rock music with the traditional rhythmic patterns of Nigeriana music is absolutely mind blowing. On the other hand, Afrosoul is the perfect mix of American style soul music with the African grooves. Nigerian music is as old as Nigeria itself. The Apala is the music of the 1960s and was practiced by renowned artists. Fuji gained popularity by the 1970s. Gospel happens to be the most diverse kind of music among all the kinds of Nigerian Music, and exhibits clear Afro-American musical influences.

Highlife is the most popular music among the African Music. Hip hop which has gained world wide popularity in the recent years, also enjoys great popularity in Nigeria. The grooves and beats of the hip-hop variation of Nigeria are enjoyed by all. Nigerian music also includes folk songs of the different tribes of the country. The musical instruments of Nigeria have been largely stringed and percussion instruments right from the earlier times.