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  2. Music of Nigeria - Wikipedia

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    The people of the North are known for complex percussion instrument music, the one-stringed goje, and a strong praise song vocal tradition.Under Muslim influence since the 14th century, Hausa music uses free-rhythmic improvisation and the Pentatonic scale, similar to other Muslim Sahelian tribes throughout West Africa, such as the Bambara, Kanuri, Fulani and Songhai.

  3. Davido - Wikipedia

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    Davido. David Adedeji Adeleke OON (born November 21, 1992), known professionally as Davido, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. [2][3][4] He is regarded as one of the most important Afrobeats artists of the 21st century, and for popularizing the genre globally. [5][6] Davido was born in Atlanta, United States, and raised in ...

  4. Nigeria, We Hail Thee - Wikipedia

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    help. Nigeria, We Hail Thee is the national anthem of Nigeria. Dating to 1959, the lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams and the music was composed by Frances Benda. It was first used upon independence in 1960, until it was replaced by "Arise, O Compatriots" in 1978. [2] ". Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was officially readopted on 29 May 2024.

  5. Tiwa Savage - Wikipedia

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    Tiwa Savage. Tiwatope Omolara Savage (born 5 February 1980), known professionally as Tiwa Savage (listen ⓘ), is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. [4][5][6] Savage sings in English and Yoruba; her music is a blend of afrobeats, R&B, afropop, pop and hip-hop. [7] Savage's contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned her ...

  6. Afrobeats - Wikipedia

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    Zouk. Afrobeats, not to be confused with Afrobeat or Afroswing, is an umbrella term to describe popular music from West Africa and the diaspora [1][2] that initially developed in Nigeria, Ghana, and the UK in the 2000s and 2010s. Afrobeats is less of a genre per se, and more of a descriptor for the fusion of sounds flowing majorly out of Nigeria.

  7. Yemi Alade - Wikipedia

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    Musical artist. Yemi Eberechi Alade (born 13 March 1989), better known as Yemi Alade, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress and activist. [1] Her music is a mixture of Afropop, highlife, dancehall, pop and R&B, and has been of influence in several countries across Africa. [2] She sings in English, Igbo, Pidgin, Yoruba, French, Swahili and ...

  8. Tems - Wikipedia

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    Tems. Temilade Openiyi (born 11 June 1995), known professionally as Tems is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. [2][3] She rose to prominence after being featured on Wizkid 's 2020 single "Essence", which peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart following the release of the remix version with Justin Bieber. The song ...

  9. Onyeka Onwenu - Wikipedia

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    politician. Children. 2. Onyeka Onwenu MFR // ⓘ (31 January 1952 – 30 July 2024) She was born January 31 1952 in Imo state. [1] She was a Nigerian singer and songwriter, actress, human rights and social activist, journalist, politician, and X Factor series judge. [2] Dubbed the " Elegant Stallion " due to her significant impact on African ...