The sounds of Nigerian music has evolved over the years. From folk songs to Fuji and Afrobeat, our music is full of unique beats and hidden messages with the sound now being adopted and replicated in other parts of the world.
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To get help us get where we are today, here are some Nigerian songs from the 80’s and 90’s that helped to shape what is being considered today as Nigerian Music.
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- Dr. Orlando Owoh – Ma wo mi roro
- King Sunny Ade – MKO Abiola
- Sir Shina Peters – Shinamania
- Christy Essien Igbokwe – Seun Rere
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. Fela Kuti – Beast of no nation
6. Mike Okri – Hear your mama, hear your papa
7. Alex Zitto – Walakolombo
8. Prince Nico Mbaga – Sweet Mother
9. Sunny Okosun – Which way Nigeria.


