From Lagos to Dar es Salaam, these artists use Yoruba, Swahili, Twi, and more to make global hits. See the full list here.

Fuji music is a way of life for millions of Yoruba people. It’s the prism through which they understand their world.

Object Details author Omojola, Bode Contents Yorùbá drumming : performance practice and the politics of identity -- Talking and stammering : toward an analysis of Yorùbá drumming -- Songs of the ...

With Adekunle Gold’s expertise and passion for Yoruba music, “The Odyssey” promises to be an engaging and informative journey through Nigeria’s vibrant musical heritage and its impact on ...

Legit.ng in this article tells the legacy of Christy Igbokwe, Nigeria’s iconic Lady of Songs, whose music transcended cultures and tribes in the 70s and 80s.

As part of the celebrations, Apple Music published the list of the top 10 most streamed Nigerian albums of all time on the platform.

Nigerian singer Síkírù Àyìndé Barrister (1948-2010) pioneered fújì, a Yorùbá genre of popular dance music. In February 2024, historian Saheed Aderinto’s documentary on the musician’s life and times ...