#ThrowbackThursday: Pioneers of highlife music in Nigeria

Highlife music holds a special place in Nigeria’s cultural history. Originating from West African coastal communities and shaped by a blend of traditional rhythms, jazz, brass band music and local melodies, it rose to prominence in Nigeria in the mid twentieth century. Several pioneers laid the foundation for what became one of the country’s most [...] The post #ThrowbackThursday: Pioneers of highlife music in Nigeria appeared first on Pride Magazine Nigeria.

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#ThrowbackThursday: Pioneers of highlife music in Nigeria

Highlife music holds a special place in Nigeria’s cultural history. Originating from West African coastal communities and shaped by a blend of traditional rhythms, jazz, brass band music and local melodies, it rose to prominence in Nigeria in the mid twentieth century. Several pioneers laid the foundation for what became one of the country’s most [...]

The post #ThrowbackThursday: Pioneers of highlife music in Nigeria appeared first on Pride Magazine Nigeria.

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