JAMB Music · Section 3

Evolution and Development of African Popular Music

Section C: History and Literature of African Music

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Official JAMB Music outline · Section C: History and Literature of African Music

Contents / notes

  • Highlife.
  • Juju.
  • Afro-beat.
  • Fuji.
  • Apala.
  • Reggae.
  • Makossa.
  • Ikwokirikwo.
  • Okukuseku.
  • Ekassa.
  • Akuko na egwu.
  • Awurebe.
  • Waka.
  • Hiplife.
  • Hip-hop.

Candidate objectives

  • Differentiate one musical genre from another.
  • Examine the influence of the genres on society.
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