Despite all the problems of violence, corruption and disorder we have covered in this class, the music scene in Nigeria is one of the most thriving in all of Africa. This article is an uplifting and welcome departure from all of the negative news we have covered in a developing nation with so many of it's people in poverty. Check it out! You might become a fan!
Also, this is the first optional post for the 4th quarter.
I just want to start off by saying that I absolutely love love loooove Mister Incredible, 2face Idibia and Inua Ellam! Their performances just spoke to me. African singers have such a unique tone in their voices that I can only dream to have. XD
ReplyDeleteI have always been a fan of African music (even though most people know me for my South Korean -cough-cough- obsession); however, I always listened to South African and north African artists. I guess I would say that choice in music was based on preconceived judgment and, to a degree, prejudice against West African enertainment. I honestly thought "hey jaelynn, they are not in the position to get the majority of their population out of povery, how would they find the time to make good music. And even if they did make music it will be all about the 'struggles'." However, this article succeeded in squashing my preconceived notions about music out of western Africa, Nigeria in particular.
I am so proud of these artists, not just making it big in the first place, but for giving people, like me, who irrationally judge their music community an image of Nigerian stregth and intelligence. I know that Inua Ellams will definately have a great impression on people. The other artists were great, but Inua basicaly preached on the 'blurred lines' that exist within the Muslim-Christian conflict. I belive that with time, he will be lead a revolution that will renew the minds of those subjected those horrors.
Afrobeats Fighting! <3 (S. Korean way of saying good luck)