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  King Sunny Adé at 80: six decades of Nigerian musical innovation, global acclaim and cultural preservation

  Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, known as King Sunny Adé, is 80 this year. He has devoted more than 60 years of his life to influencing Nigeria’s popular music and promoting the unique sounds of jùjú music.

  SyndicatedDamilola Peter Olatade, Lecturer, Lagos State University21 Sept 20265 min read

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  Kofi Agawu: the scholar who showed the world that African music isn’t just about rhythm

  Kofi Agawu is regarded as one of the world’s foremost authorities on African music. The Ghanaian scholar, teacher and researcher has changed how the world hears and studies it.

  SyndicatedGeoff Mapaya, Associate Professor, Department of Music, University of Venda17 Sept 20265 min read