"Much of the world’s greatest music output has its roots in the continent of
Africa. Music has been an integral part of culture and society across the continent for centuries, with Nigeria, in particular, being a beacon of musicality. From the unforgettable political activism of Fela Kuti, the synth pioneer William Onyeabor and, in more recent years, the global popularity of Burna Boy’s Afrobeat fusion, Nigeria has always seemed to be flying the flag for African music on a global scale. Obviously, it would be narrow-minded to view Nigerian music as a genre in itself since the country’s musicians have explored a vast range of styles and genres over the years. One of the most joyous genres to come from
Nigeria is Fuji music. ..."
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