Music: The Beat of Life

       As in any culture or society, music plays a huge part in Nigerian life. Music is one of those universal forces that draws people together as well as distinguishes them apart. In Nigeria, this is no different. However, what sets Nigerian music apart lies in both its traditional music as well as its modern-day rhythms, how they differ, and how they come together.

       In regards to traditional music, there is a great variety throughout the country with each tribe having its own take on sometimes similar beats; mine own tribe, for example, the Ijaw people, has its own flavor of music, a flavor that many - including myself - take pride in. Falling in-between the traditional and the modern is Robert Ebizimo, who some call King Robert Ebizimo. He was a philosopher who changed many lives with his music and inspired many to do and to be better. Fun fact about his band is that a family friend wrote a song for my grandparents to be played at their funeral and they preformed it for us on that day. Below is a link on of his songs that was also used by our family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNfGX5ZcYTk&list=PLC2E93BCE63FABB7C

       Modern-day Nigerian music is perhaps some of the best music that one can either hear or experience anywhere in the world today. It is fun, upbeat, and promotes an over-all good feeling in those that hear it and appreciate it. Some of my own personal favorites are Timaya (who happens to be a family friend), Burna Boy, and Wizkid. The following link is to a Youtube video of Timaya preforming my favorite song, "I Don Blow": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls0oeglu0ls...hope you enjoy!!

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