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Origin, Trends, and Development of Juju Music in Nigeria, 1940 - 2000

Zacchaeus A. Adesokan(1),


(1) Ajayi Crowther University
Corresponding Author

Abstract


Juju is one of the popular musical typologies that is prominent in the Nigerian popular music scene, particularly among the Yoruba of Western Nigeria. It is an urban contemporary music that has been accepted by the generality of Nigerians as a natural music type. Juju music used to commemorate, praise, pay tributes, and pass social comments on current events. From its inception in the late forties with the growth of city life, communication, technology, juju music has grown widely in popularity as a form of social and entertainment music in Nigeria contemporary society. This paper seeks to examine the growth and development of juju music since inception and popularization as an urban popular music.

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