African Traditional Musicians

Contents / notes

• Lives and music of Nigerian traditional musicians.
• Northern Nigerian musicians: Sani Sabulu, Sani Dan Indo, Hassan Wayam, Barmani Coge, Danlami Nasarawa, Garba Super, Dankwairo, Aminu Mai Asharalle, Shehu Ajilo, Dan Maraya Jos, Dan Alalo, Mamman Shata and Haruna Uji.
• Eastern Nigerian musicians: Ezigbo Obiligbo, Seven-Seven, Morocco Maduka, Okechukwu Nwatu, Mike Ejeagha and Afam Ogbuotobo.
• Western Nigerian musicians: Kokoro (the blind minstrel), Anikura, Tunde Alao, Olanrewaju Adepoju, Ademola Onibonokuta, Elemure Ogunyemi and Comfort Omoge.
• Other African traditional musicians: Vinoko Akpalu, Daniel Amponsah (Koo Nimo), Efua Basa and Kwaa Mensah.

Candidate objectives

• Identify the different groups to which the musicians belong.
• Trace their biographies.
• Mention their musical styles.
• Assess their contributions to the music industry.