Rhythms of Excellence: Nigerian scholars elevate African music to global stage

PROFESSORS Adeoluwa Ayokunle Okunade and Bode Omojola are illustrious Nigerian scholars who are powerfully advancing African music on the world stage. Okunade, a renowned Professor of Ethnomusicology and African Musicology, has promoted African music worldwide for over 30 years and commands recognition for his work on Yorùbá music, African court music, and African Diaspora traditions. […] The post Rhythms of Excellence: Nigerian scholars elevate African music to global stage appeared first on Tribune Online.


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