ajrma: A Pathfinder

This is a computer-generated pathfinder created against the Distant Reader study called ajrma.

Each Distant Reader study carrel is composed of many individual items. Each item is bibliographically described with author, title, date, summary, and keyword values. Below is a list of the items' most signficant keywords as well as lists of the items themselves. Purpusing the content of this pathfinder provides the student, researcher, or scholar with one way to get their heads around the scope of the carrel. The keywords include:

Arts; Nigeria; Education; Society; Songs; Students; Awka; Culture; People; Learning; Teaching; Development; Instruments; Dance; Igbo; Yoruba; Nigerian; Song; Church; Performance; Art; Use; Sound; Family; Speech; Programme; Bank

Depending on how this pathfinder was created, many of the bibliographic sections will include elaborations on the meaning(s) of the given keywords. These elaborations were generated by feeding the items' summaries to a large langauge model and asking the model to address the question, "What is X?", where "X" is the keyword. The result will be a few sentences of elaboration. Be forewarned. The elaborations are often plausible, but they should not be take as truth. Instead, they should be taken as points for consideration.

• EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A VALUABLE TOOL TOWARDS THE SUSTENANCE OF HUMAN DIGNITY IN NIGERIA by Okpala, Hope Nkechi (2021) - Views on Nigerian music education: an appraisal of selected works of Professor Daniel Chikpezie Agu. Agu in Okpala (2017:437) affirmed this by saying that “since music is strongly attached to culture, the application of indigenous knowledge system in music education provides a strong cultural orientation for the Nigerian child.” Keywords: arts; cca; dignity; education; music; nigerian; teacher; teaching
• THE NINE LIVES OF MEKI by Okafor, Richard C. (2021) - Beyond song texts – The lingual fundamentals of African drum music. When he felt dissatisfied with the limitations of the old notation in expressing the sounds and languages of the African drum, he devised his own notation, which he taught people of the non-African cultures to read and use in performing African music so that African drums sound and talk like African drums. Keywords: african; arts; education; ese; igbo; meki; music; nigeria; nzewi; okafor; theatre; university
• WOMEN AND MUSIC IN NIGERIA by Ajewole, John (2021) - Women in Politics In politics, Nigerian women have featured prominently not only in immobilizing others but also active participation in politics. Various recommendations were given on effective way to tap the immense potential of Nigerian women in music. Keywords: arts; child; development; education; music; nation; nigeria; paper; society; women; women‟s
• ADVOCATING MUSIC AS A TOOL FOR PRESERVATION OF LANGUAGE by Yekini-Ajenifuja, Isaac; Okùnadé, AdéOlúwa (2021) - The dearth of indigenous languages in Nigerian society can also be traced to the introduction of the present „modern‟ educational system and approach of the missionaries and the colonial masters. That is why Akpabot (1986) says „African music borrows much from vocal music which in turn is tied to speech melody and speech rhythm‟. Speech melody and speech rhythm are inter-related. Keywords: african; arts; communication; language; music; society; use
• DEVELOPING NIGERIA HUMAN CAPITAL THROUGH MUSIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP by Nwamara, Alvan-Ikoku O.; Onuora-Oguno, Nnamdi C. (2021) - This paper therefore sets out to highlight, the usefulness and importance of music entrepreneurship, its place in the development of Nigerian human capital, and possibly looks into ways of improving and encouraging music entrepreneurship in Nigeria and utilizing its potentials for the betterment of the nation. Much consideration was not given to the real world situation as regards how the skills developed can be harnessed and utilized to create wealth for the highly skilled individual that is about to join an over saturated workforce, hence the emergence of entrepreneurship or better still, music entrepreneurship. Keywords: arts; business; capital; development; entrepreneurship; human; music; nigeria; skills
• CHURCH-BASED MUSIC PROGRAMME AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN NIGERIA: LESSONS FROM MOUNTAIN OF FIRE AND MIRACLE MINISTRIES, LAGOS by Ajose, Tosin Samuel (2023) - In what follows, the article reviews relevant literature on music and youth engagements and then, though briefly, traces the origin and development of church music education in Nigeria. With the emergence of Nigerian musicians who have had formal training in music, church music education witnessed significant change. Keywords: arts; awka; church; education; empowerment; journal; mfm; music; music programme; nigeria; programme; research; training; youth; youth empowerment
• REMAKING AFRICAN MUSICOLOGISTS FOR THE NEW NORMAL by Jayeola, Folorunso David (2023) - This would encourage more input in all field or specialization areas in music It therefore necessary that in the spirit of a reawakening of the potentials in African heritage, and cultural abilities, researchers, in various field including African musicologist should resolve on collaborative research in finding a groundbreaking solution to the current pandemic facing the whole world, using the African method and technics. Vol. 15 2021 Jayeola, F. D.: Remaking African Musicologists for the New Normal... Awka Journal of Research in Music and the Arts Vol.15 (2021) 68 Introduction The covid 19 pandemics has changed life as we know it. Keywords: african; arts; journal; music; pandemic; research; world
• FIVE IGBO ART MUSIC COMPOSERS: AN ABRIDGED HISTORICAL DOCUMENTATION OF THEIR LIVES AND WORKS by Alvan-Ikoku O. Nwamara, Adaobi Blessing Okoye & (2023) - Also, having the compilation of Igbo art music composers will encourage the young scholars to value and compose Igbo art music knowing that their works will be documented for posterity. From the study, it was discovered that a lot has been written on Nigerian art music composers from the early generation to the present contemporary music art composers but not much has been written on Igbo art music composers. Keywords: a. b.; a. o.; arts; arts music; arts vol.15; awka; composers; igbo; journal; music; music composers; nwamara; okoye; research; state; vol.15
• IGBA-EZE INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE OF ANAKU: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF DOCUMENTATION STYLE by Emmanuel C. Umezinwa, Stella N. Nwobu & (2023) - Music notation has been adopted to many kinds of music, including traditional music and ways of writing music developed independently in various times and places. Some music scholars pointed out that music notation is devised for the purpose of preserving and documenting music and the essence of it is to have a preserved music tradition. Keywords: anaku; arts; awka; eze; igba; journal; music; research; umezinwa
• LANGUAGE AND MEANING OF WORDS IN IBIBIO MUSIC COMPOSITION by Alvan-Ikoku O. Nwamara, Precious Kufre Udoh & (2023) - Though, Ibibio language is a general language, there are still some other ethnic within Akwa Ibom with their peculiar dialect. In the Ibibio society, therefore, Ibibio language is tightly knit with Ibibio culture and together, they identify the individual or group as being distinctly Ibibio. Keywords: arts; awka; ibibio; ibibio music; journal; language; meaning; music; nwamara; research; udoh; words
• AN APPRAISAL OF VISUAL EFFECT APPLICATION IN OLD NOLLYWOOD EPIC REPRESENTATIONS: A READING OF KEN ANUKA’S ZAZZI (2016) by Nwosu Obianuju Gladys, Uchechukwu Chimezie Ajiwe; (2024) - Most recently films employ the use of visual effect images to construct meaningful signs which present objects and images that are larger than life and possibly events that give illusion of representations of one’s cultural belief. Therefore, film images are representations of what the filmmaker sees which indicates that nothing real exists independently of the use of codes. Keywords: arts; effects; film; images; journal; narrative; new; nollywood; research; semiotics; signs; university; vol
• SYMBOLIC MOTIFS IN IGBO INDIGENOUS WAR DANCES: A SEMIOTIC READING OF EGWUIKE WAR DANCE by Ajiwe Uchechukwu Chimezie, Ume Judith Akunne; (2024) - In most cases, traditional dances rely on the uniqueness of their costumes to deliver the underlying message of their performance. Shannon agrees by stating that what arouses the sense of ritual and conviviality in a dance lies in the sacredness and camaraderie of symbols like costume and makeup, because these important symbols are often: activated by certain practices releasing the energy within them for healing, insight and spiritual growth... traditional dances once served as ritual practices to facilitate this activation, and that the body of dances and related customs constitutes a mystery school which consciously transmits certain information and specific threads of ancient wisdom. Keywords: african; ajrma; arts; audience; awka; communication; community; costume; dance; dancers; egbu; journal; music; people; performance; research; signs; symbols; vol
• COMPOSITIONAL TECHNIQUES OF YORUBA ISLAMISED GOSPEL MUSIC by Babatope, Adedayo Ezekiel (2024) - The synergy between Yoruba gospel music and the popular music of Islamic derivatives is consummated in a musical synthesis deciphered by this researcher as Yoruba Islamised Gospel Music (YIGM). Vol. 16, September 2023 104 YIGM is a multicultural subgenre of Yoruba gospel music, a reality encapsulated by its multifarious compositional techniques, namely; repetition, variation, hocket, appoggiatura, mellismatic note setting, recitative (heightened speech), western harmonic texture, slogan, overlapping and interjection. Keywords: ajrma; arts; chorus; gospel; interjection; music; research; techniques; vol; yoruba
• BOB MARLEY AND “BLACK” CIVILISATION: THE QUESTION OF CRITERIA by Sylvanus, Emaeyak Peter (2024) - Many reggae musicians have utilised various symbolic markers of Africanity (i.e., practices and symbols for which Africanness has been attributed or recognised) in order to construct and express African identities. Such African associations make the wearing of dreadlocks, among its many possible significations, a signifier of African identity. Keywords: african; arts; black; bob; bob marley; civilisation; identity; journal; marley; music; reggae; research; roots
• OGORO-UGWUOKE: AN EXPLORATIVE RESEARCH COMPOSITION ON IKORODO MUSIC OF NSUKKA by Ikenna Jonas Eze, Benedict Agbo; (2024) - Arguably, Ikorodo traditional music has not been fully explored in both the area of vocal and instrumental composition. Ogoro-Ugwuoke is a piano composition that derived its compositional materials from the musical elements and idioms found in Ikorodo traditional music of Nsukka people. Keywords: african; arts; composition; ikorodo; journal; music; nsukka; research; vol
• CONTEMPORARY PERIOD OF CHORAL ART MUSIC COMPOSITION IN THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA, ANGLICAN COMMUNION, PROVINCE OF THE NIGER: 1960-2014 by Emmanuel Chukwuemenam Umezinwa, Ifeanyi Onyedika Okafor; (2024) - The development in style of music composition in Africa as a whole was brought about by the exposure of the Africans to Western musical concepts, and the systematic study of the music of the Africans. The story of the Igbo experience in this development saga in music composition could not be comprehensive without making mention of William Wilberforce Echezona, a renowned ethnomusicologist, who was the first Igbo man to study music abroad and the first Nigerian to earn a Doctorate degree in Music. Keywords: anglican; art; arts; awka; church; composers; compositions; contemporary; diocese; igbo; music; nigeria; nsukka; province; research; state; study; university; works
• MUSIC: A VERITABLE TOOL FOR CULTURAL REPRESENTATION AND PRESERVATION by Iruoma Amaka Ugoo-okonkwo, Alexander Walsh Erhiegueke; (2024) - As the days keep going, we notice a deviation from the traditional ways of doing things, people now prefer the easier ways of doing things, most of the values and culture people learnt in their early years have gradually been abandoned for easier life and way of doing things free from the stringent measures of norms and customs or traditions. There are many ways of preserving culture which includes literatures such as novels, e.g. the books of Chinua Achebe which reflect great deal of the Igbo culture likewise so many other books from other authors. Keywords: ajrma; arts; awka; culture; journal; man; music; people; society; way
• ECONOMIC CONSTRAINTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRADITIONAL ENSEMBLES IN KALABARI KINGDOM – A CASE STUDY OF THE UNITED VOICE OF KALABARI by Eunice Ukamaka Ibekwe, Peremoboere Ayebatonye-Fatayi; (2024) - Vol. 16, September 2023 287 ECONOMIC CONSTRAINTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRADITIONAL ENSEMBLES IN KALABARI KINGDOM – A CASE STUDY OF THE UNITED VOICE OF KALABARI Mrs. Peremoboere Ayebatonye-Fatayi Email: perebeulah@gamil.com & Prof. Eunice Ukamaka Ibekwe Email: eu.ibekwe@unizik.edu.ng Abstract Economic Constraints on the development of traditional ensembles in Kalabari Kingdom – A Case Study of the United Voice of Kalabari, seeks to highlight the impeding effect of the paucity of funds on the development of traditional ensemble groups in the Niger Delta. The relevance of this theory to this work is that it supports the writer’s position that the present economic realities within the nation have a strong impeding effect on the growth and development of traditional ensemble groups. Keywords: arts; ensemble; group; journal; kalabari; members; music; needs; research; song; united
• SOCIO-CULTURAL FUNCTIONS OF IBIBIO TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS by Peremodoere Ayebatonye-Fatayi; Eunice Ukamaka Ibekwe, Mary J. Akpakpan; (2024) - Consequently, despite these important roles played by Ibibio musical instruments, a good number of them have been abandoned for their western counterparts. To examine the socio-cultural functions of Ibibio musical instruments. Keywords: african; arts; drum; functions; ibibio; instruments; journal; music; research; society; sound; xylophone
• EKWEMMA INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE IN EHA-ALUMONA CULTURE OF ENUGU STATE: AN EXPOSITORY STUDY by Emmanuel C. Umezinwa, Emmanuel Nnazimako Asogwa; (2024) - Melodic Patterns: First is the recognized theory in African music that the nature of inflections of speech is the ultimate origin of the concept of melody. Onwuegbuna (2019) identifies four types of melodies prevalent in African music, namely: Tuneful melody (patterned after known tunes), motivic melody (arranged in short melodic phrases), sinous melody (snake-like in nature, often accommodating microtones and lyrical melody (that is, the type of melody driven by language). Keywords: african; ajrma; arts; awka; ekwemma; ensemble; instrumental; journal; music; nsukka; research; september; slabs; vol; xylophone
• FROM TRADITIONAL FOLKTALE TO WESTERN CHORAL CONCEPT: AN INQUIRY INTO KAYODE OGUNTADE’S ARRANGEMENT OF “OMO OBA SOKOTO” by Bakare, Michael Adeleke (2024) - Abstract Recent studies have focused on the cultural exchange between traditional folk music and Western classical music which has often yielded captivating adaptations, bridging diverse musical heritages and transcending cultural boundaries. This transition currently pervading contemporary Nigerian society is seen as a threat to the survival and the continued practice of traditional folk music in Nigeria as more and more musical activities in the society tend to favour Western popular music. Keywords: arts; bars; folk; journal; kayode; music; nigeria; oguntade; school; sokoto; vol; western
• BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY: A VERITABLE TOOL FOR COMBATING MUSIC PIRACY IN THE NIGERIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY by Isaac E. Udoh & Florence C. Mandor, Charles M. Asenye; (2024) - Nigerian music artists and industry leaders are hereby urged to embrace blockchain technologies and start thinking about new ways to leverage their possibilities. Nigerian music artists who desire to break free of the status quo in the industry should embrace the blockchain technology by placing their songs and music materials on the platforms, thereby owning full control of their works. Keywords: artists; arts; blockchain; data; industry; journal; music; nigerian; peer; piracy; technology; tokens
• SOCIO-CULTURAL ROLE OF WOMEN IN EDEM FESTIVAL MASQUERADE DISPLAY AT EDEM DAY by Rev. Fr. Prof. Emmanuel Umezinwa & Prof. Eunice U. Ibekwe, Nnanyelugo, Emelda Chinasa; (2024) - This study focused on the emerging roles of women in the socio-cultural practices in Edem-Ani which was observed during masquerade musical cultural display at Nweke Edem-Ani in Nsukka Local government of Enugu State. Edem community like every other community is musically oriented and enjoys music a lot. Keywords: ani; arts; community; dance; edem; masquerade; music; research; women
• EFFECT OF ADOLESCENT GROWTH SPURT ON STUDENTS’ CHOICE OF MUSIC IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IDEMILI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA by Echezona, Adaora. U. (2024) - Many studies carried out in the area of improving students' attitudes towards music learning, especially in their adolescence stage point to the fact that music teachers have the potency to change significant psychological conditions of the student through their teaching and „provide a varied significant, and cumulative musical experience for every child (Leonhard and House,1972). It was recommended that music teachers should take cognizance of students' individuality bearing in mind their developmental differences in teaching music in secondary schools. Keywords: adolescent; arts; changes; growth; journal; learning; music; puberty; research; students; study; teacher
• MORALISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL THEMES IN ÌJÁLÁ (ORAL POETRY) OF ÀLÀBÍ ÒGÚNDÉPÒ by Olumoroti Olaniyi AWOLERE, Olaolu Emmanuel ADEKOLA & (2024) - This study was therefore designed to examine selected themes in Ìjálá music with a view to identifying its didactic import thereby advancing the earlier position with a new meaning for contemporary exigency. The findings revealed that themes in Ìjálá music, as performed by Alabi Ogundepo include educational, moralistic and philosophical themes. Keywords: african; arts; education; music; research; society; song; themes; yorùbá; ìjálá
• MUSIC OF OTHER WORLD CULTURES IN A DIGITAL-AGE: SYNOPSIS OF FOUR COUNTRIES AS STUDIED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA by David Sopuluchukwu, Umeojiaka, (2024) - Nettl and Behague (2014) opine “Afro-American Folk Music in North and Latin America is one of the truly important developments in the history of world music which was initiated by the forced migration of great numbers of Africans as slaves, into various parts of the Americas” (p. 222). With regards to music culture of the Americas, Nettl (2005) reported “three Asian styles may have influenced North American music across the Bering Strait… all featuring pulsating vocal technique… the areas of greatest musical complexity in North America were influenced by the boundary between the Northward and southward influences. Keywords: african; ajrma; american; arab; arts; awka; chinese; countries; cultures; instruments; journal; june; music; musicians; research; study; world
• EGWUIKPEM ?M?NWANY?: IMPLICATIONS ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND SOCIETAL WELLNESS IN IGBO CULTURE by Umeugochukwu, Raphael I., Ibekwe, Eunice U. & (2024) - This is achieved through the collection and analysis of various egwuikpem of women of which are rendered to satirize ailing, straying or wayward women and persons involved in other types of social vices in the society. As exemplified above, both men and women institutions are involved in the enforcement of law and order in any Igbo traditional society. Keywords: ajrma; arts; awka; egwuikpem; igbo; journal; music; onya; research; social; vol; women
• ACQUIRING MUSICAL SKILLS THROUGH PRACTICAL MUSIC EDUCATION: A STUDY OF SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA by Ikedimma Okeke, Joy Ogochukwu Nwobu & (2024) - Pertinent issues examined included, the status of music education in some primary schools of Anambra state, and how practical music education could foster musical skills in children. The role of music teacher education in the achievement of (UBE). Keywords: arts; awka; curriculum; education; journal; learning; music; music education; primary; pupils; research; schools; skill; study
• INTEGRATING CULTURAL ELEMENTS IN TEACHING MUSIC FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACQUISITION OF UNITY SCHOOL STUDENTS’IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA by Ezugwu, Scholastica Ifeoma (2024) - Seminars, workshop and symposiums should be organized for teachers to ensure they acquire diverse knowledge on cultural music and its elements for the integration of these cultural elements in the teaching of music. The role of integrated curriculum in music teacher education. Keywords: arts; education; elements; music; nigeria; schools; students; teaching
• MUSIC PRODUCTION FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP BENEFITS IN A DIGITAL ECONOMY by OSELE, ANGELINA A. & OBIESIE, EZEKIEL N. C., KALU, KINGSLEY; (2024) - The researchers applied bibliographic, ethnographic and musicological methods to elicit information on concepts of music production, music entrepreneurship; benefits and challenges of music production for entrepreneurship, as well as music entrepreneurship education. Gray (2017) in his emphasis on music entrepreneurship observed that its curriculum content and materials should focus at developing the following set of concrete and abstract skills, characteristics and abilities: (1) The capacity to think creatively, strategically, analytically, and reflectively (2) Keywords: arts; business; digital; economy; education; entrepreneurship; industry; journal; music; music entrepreneurship; music production; producers; production; skills
• PRESERVING AND PROMOTING NIGERIAN FOLKSONGS IN A DIGITAL ECONOMY by Adekunle Enitolorunyan, Adesipe, (2024) - A cursory consideration of the Items - Moderation discourse and materials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) revealed that some of the young resource persons found it a herculean task providing examples of traditional folksongs whenever they got to folksongs section. Unlike the Western tradition, where folksongs often feature refrains or stanzas, Nigerian folksongs are unified by their traditional nature and the moral lessons they impart. Keywords: ajrma; arts; folksongs; journal; multimedia; music; nigerian; research; vol; yoruba
• THE ROLE OF MUSIC AS A SOCIAL ADJUDICATOR by Onyenye, Temabor Peace & Dibigbo, Deborah Oluchukwu, Okafor, Enoh Justina; (2024) - Keywords: Role, Music, Social, Adjudicator Introduction: Music is as old as man; man is a social being; man as a social being is associated with music from birth to death in one form of activity or the other. Music makers whether composers/song writers to diligently and carefully craft music that would be beneficial to all 2. Keywords: adjudicator; arts; dey; fever; man; music; society; wian; work
• ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SUSTAINING NIGERIAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT by Omodele Kehinde Samuel, Ayeyemi Ebenezer Oluwatoyin & (2024) - It underscores the importance of collaboration between entrepreneurs, artists, policymakers, and communities to foster a conducive environment for sustainable entrepreneurship in traditional music. Traditional music as a concept is difficult to be given a unified definition, because everyone has his own idea of what the term means to them. Keywords: arts; culture; development; journal; music; nigerian; people; performers; research; society; south; west
• POPULARITY OF WOMEN IN INDIGENOUS MUSIC PERFORMANCE IN OBOSI COMMUNITY OF IGBOLAND: AN EXPOSITORY STUDY by Egwu-Kalu, Kalu Kinsley, Okechukwu, Ifeoma P. & (2024) - Women indigenous music performance is all round efficiency in the areas of religion, politics, economy, education and therapy among others. Apart from women group music, there are women that specialize in chanting praises (Ima Mbem) in the community. Keywords: ajrma; arts; awka; community; gender; instruments; journal; music; nigerian; performance; popularity; research; society; women
• EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (CCA): INTEGRATED APPROACH by Veronica, Ojukwu Ebele; Sook, Onyiuke Young (2019) - The Concept of Cultural and Creative Arts Cultural and creative arts education is the umbrella term which brings together the three arts subject areas; music, fine and applied arts and drama/theatre. CCA teacher needs to employ methods and techniques that will bring about permanent learning which is also learner centred, learner focused, learner-driven and learner friendly. Keywords: arts; cca; curriculum; education; students; teachers; teaching
• SCREENED MUSIC IN A GLOBALISED WORLD: ITS IMPLICATIONS ON POP MUSICAL ARTS IN NIGERIA by Adaobi, Sunday-Kanu Rita (2019) - This study investigated the height and influence of screened music on the Nigerian pop music scene, its application and implication to Nigerian pop musical arts. This will continue to facilitate new approaches to Nigerian pop musical arts because, the adoption and borrowing of new arts forms from other culture‟s musical arts may never let our pop musical practices to run in the core of Nigerian notion, rather, it will continue to follows a string of change that is not just a simple fashion but a truly deep sociological phenomenon that has important socio-cultural, moral and economic implication. Keywords: arts; consumption; culture; expression; music; nigerian; pop; world
• BIRD SONGS IN YORUBA SYMBOLISM by OMOTOSHO, Adedoyin D. (2025) - The use of vulture and dove in Yoruba songs was not by chance; but is a veritable artistic and proverbial tool for passing deeper messages which ordinarily cannot be uttered aurally to the audience. Yoruba Music and Culture. Keywords: adaba; arts; birdsongs; culture; eye; igunugun; journal; music; research; study; yoruba

• AFRICA SENSED MUSIC EDUCATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION: THE CASE OF JOS, PLATEAU STATE OF NIGERIA by Effiong, Prince Kufre (2021) - Traditional music education in Nigeria has continued to survive despite the westernization and technological advancement being experienced. As indicated by Effiong (2013:327), „Whether in the informal or formal system, music education stands as the panacea for life, and as an unavoidable weapon „per excellence‟ in enhancing facilitating, and boosting the educational standard of any nation‟. The formal system of education is more organized and structured, modeled and administered in accordance with lay down rules and norms, with clear objectives and a curriculum with contents and methodology. Keywords: africa; conflict; education; effiong; music; music education; nigeria; plateau; resolution; songs; state
• VOICE PERFORMANCE EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: THE CURRENT STATE by Onyeji, Elizabeth; Onwuekwe, Agatha Ijeoma (2021) - This indicates that lecturers who supervise voice performance students use varying methods for voice performance supervision as there seems not to be specific methods for handling voice performance in the departments. The second item has a mean score of 3.1111 with a standard deviation of .90025 indicating that only lecturers who specialize on voice performance should be given the task of supervising voice performance students. Keywords: deviation; education; item; lecturers; mean; music; nigeria; score; students; university; voice performance
• EXPLORING ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OF STUDIO MUSIC PRODUCTION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH EAST EDUCATION ZONE by Kalu, Kingsley A.; Ahanotu, Eunice N.; Onwuekwe, Agatha I. (2021) - Also review was studio, concept of studio music production, studio music producer; Review was made on the concept of entrepreneurship, music entrepreneurship. Music entrepreneurship. Keywords: business; education; entrepreneurship; music; new; nigeria; production; skills; students; studio; zone
• TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA by Arih, Blessing Ebere; Eze, Gloria Oluchukwu; Kemewerigha, Tobi Ebiakpo (2021) - There is also the attitude of the generality of Nigerians, which tends to regard traditional music technology education as somewhat inferior to other types of technology education. It is an assessment of the present State of traditional musical instrument technology education in Nigeria and its relevance to the realization and sustenance of national development in the country. Keywords: development; education; instrument; instrument technology; music; national; nigeria; technology; technology education
• TRADITIONAL AFRICAN MUSIC IN SCHOOLS: METHODS, APPROACHES AND STYLES IN YORUBA APALA by Oluwaseyi, Kehinde (2021) - The chronological view to the evolution of Apala music, its development among the Yoruba community and its socio-cultural assessment in view of oral tradition is expedient so as to validate the knowledge of music and preservation of culture. Hence, there is need for educating and emphasizing the cultural development in Apala music that invariably help in conserving the history of African music culture. Keywords: apala; culture; ensemble; haruna; instruments; ishola; music; nigeria; yoruba
• FUNCTIONS OF THE MUSIC RECORDING INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA by Loko, Olugbenga Olanrewaju (2021) - The paper is based on ethnographic research conducted in several cities in Nigeria on the challenges of music recording industry in Nigeria from 1940 to 2000. Although the paper examines the functions of music recording industry in Nigeria from 1940 to 2000, it is equally important to pay attention on the new trends in the industry today. Keywords: artists; functions; industry; music; musicians; new; nigeria; recording; works
• ỤBỌ-AKA MUSIC IN IGBO CULTURE: A VALUABLE MUSICAL HERITAGE by Okoye, Mabel N. (2021) - Classification of Igbo musical instruments. This could be done by the inclusion of the playing skills and construction of ụbọ-aka and other indigenous musical instruments in the scheme of work from pre-primary to tertiary level. Keywords: culture; igbo; instrument; music; nigeria; playing; ụbọ
• FOSTERING UNITY-IN-DIVERSITY: AN APPRAISAL OF E. C. ARINZE’S MENTORSHIP STYLE AND SELECTED COMPOSITIONS by ARINZE, David Chinedum (2024) - We both met and worked with great E. C. Arinze during that era at Kakadu. I and most fantastic musicians who were lucky to have worked with Mr. E. C. Arinze will never forget the great master himself (p. 3). Keywords: arinze; band; c. arinze; diversity; e. c.; journal; lyrics; mentorship; music; musicians; nigeria; n’ike; unity
• THE IMPACT OF MUSIC ON CULTURAL PRESERVATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA OF NIGERIA by Adesoji, Adetunji Taiwo (2024) - Moreover, digital advancements have had a profound impact on traditional cultural practices in Nigeria, challenging traditional forms of entertainment, including newspapers, radio stations, and television programs, and altering the dynamics of media consumption in the country (Igyuve & Obagwu, 2020). To identify challenges faced by traditional cultural practices in the digital era. Keywords: culture; digital; era; heritage; journal; music; nigeria; practices; preservation; research; values
• MUSIC, FAMILY AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: EXAMININING THE IMPACT OF VOCABULARY IN SELECTED YORUBA SONGS by Oluwabunmi Tope Bernard; Folashade Ajedo; Deborah Lawal, Olusegun Stephen Titus; (2024) - We argue that songs could be used to explain family conflict, communicate political dissastifaction, and explain environmental issues. Music has continued to play front row roles in conflict situations in many countries. Keywords: conflict; journal; music; nigeria; peace; proverbs; research; songs; yoruba; yorùbá
• TRENDS IN CONTEMPORARY COMPOSITIONAL TECHNIQUES: AN OVERVIEW by Rev. Sis. Prof. Achikeh C. M., Davou Bali Iliya & (2024) - Future research should focus on addressing these challenges and finding a balance between the potentials of AI in music composition. In the words of Adams (2015) who states that “the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) has undoubtedly been a massive advancement in the field of music composition. Keywords: composers; composition; improvisation; music; nigeria; research; sound; techniques; use
• SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND FOLKLORE IN TRADITIONAL IGBO SOCIETY: PROSPECTS CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS. by Onuora-Oguno, Nnamdi; Nwamara, Alvan-Ikoku (2019) - Despite its enormous popularity in the last two decades of the 20th century, the concept of sustainable development proved difficult to apply in many cases, primarily because the results of long-term sustainability analyses depend on the particular resources focused upon. Sustainable development is the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Keywords: child; development; education; folklore; music; nigeria; society
• THE NIGERIA LEGAL SYSTEM AND PROTECTION OF MUSICAL WORKS: AN OVERVIEW by Azubike, Onuora-Oguno (2019) - This paper examines the Copy Right Act in Nigeria as it relates to musical works. It examines musical works that are eligible for copy rights, basis for registration and challenges to the enforcement of the law. Keywords: copyright; law; nigeria; property; protection; public; rights; works
• THE DILEMMA OF DIGITAL MUSIC RECORDING IN NIGERIA – A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE CHALLENGES by Jude T. Orakwe, PhD, Stella N. Nwobu, PhD & (2025) - Abstract The advent of digital music recording has reformed the music industry worldwide, offering unparalleled opportunities for artists to produce and distribute their work. However, in Nigeria, the benefits of digital music recording are hindered by myriad of challenges. Keywords: analog; digital; industry; music; music recording; musicians; nigeria; practice; production; recording; sound; studios
• ART ACTIVISM AND POLICE BRUTALITY IN NIGERIA: LEMI GARIOGWU’S ARTISTIC PORTRAYAL OF FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI’S ALBUM JACKET by Oyenike Oluwayemisi Eseagwu (Ph.D), Oluwasegun Olawale Quadri (Ph.D) & (2025) - This resonates with the provocations of Afro-beat maestro Fela Anikulapo Kuti, who used his lyrics to expose the ills of mal-administration, police brutality, embezzlement, misappropriation of public funds, unconstitutional power abuse, and governmental torment using police and soldiers since 1976. The jacket album paintings for this study were purposively selected from the 26 album cover designed by Lemi Ghariokwu for Fela Anikulapo Kuti within socio-political themes between 1974 and 1993. Keywords: activism; album; anikulapo; art; artist; brutality; fela; ghariokwu; government; human; kuti; lemi; music; nigeria; police; police brutality; research; rights; torture
• AFROBEATS GENRE AND ITS ROLE IN REBRANDING NIGERIAN NATION by Rita Adaobi Sunday-Kanu, PhD, Tekena Jack & (2025) - She also notes the promotion of African symbols within Afrobeats music videos; Burna Boy’s Ankara trousers in his hit single, ‘Ye’ and the dancers in Wizkid’s ‘Come Closer’ spotting Yoruba tribal marks. Such include, medical records, economic gurus, academic endeavours, engineering skill, creative arts and cultural projections in which Nigerian music artistes particularly, Afrobeats singers have made great impact in presenting Nigeria to the world. Keywords: afrobeats; culture; fela; genre; image; international; journal; music; nigeria; nigerians; relations; world
• PRESERVING THE YORUBA APALA MUSIC GENRE THROUGH CHORAL PLATFORMS ON THE INTERNET by Oluseun Sunday, ODUSANYA, (2025) - ● The challenges of using digital technology to preserve Apala music: Digital technology can be used to preserve Apala music in several ways, such as by recording and distributing Apala music performances and by creating educational resources about Apala music. However, the genre faces many challenges, including the decline of traditional Apala music performances, the need for more interest in Apala music among younger generations, and the challenges of using digital technology to preserve Apala music. Keywords: apala; apala music; challenges; digital; genre; heritage; music; musicians; nigeria; people; platforms; yoruba
• THE PLACE OF MUSIC IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIO-ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY OF NIGERIA by Olaoluwa Marvelous AYOKUNMI, Julius Oluwayomi OLUWADAMILARE (Ph.D) & (2025) - AWKA JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MUSIC AND THE ARTS (VOLUME 17 ISSUE 2, NOV, 2024) 29 THE PLACE OF MUSIC IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIO-ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY OF NIGERIA Julius Oluwayomi OLUWADAMILARE (Ph.D) Department of Music, University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria. Music and Environment Also, the connection between music and the environment is fascinating. Keywords: awareness; change; communities; development; environmental; future; growth; music; musicians; nigeria; practices; research; role; sustainability

• SOCIAL MEDIA IN MUSIC PEDAGOGY: AID OR IMPEDIMENT? by Nnanyelugo, Emelda Chinasa (2021) - The Situation: Challenges Based on the present situation and trend, there are challenges which hinder the proper selection of social media platforms for proper music education as highlighted below: 1. 2. Wrong information on issues have become the order of the day on social media platform 3. Keywords: education; learning; media; music; nnanyelugo; students; teaching; use
• MUSIC: A MEANS OF INSTRUCTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION by Esimone, Chinyere Celestina (2021) - Okafor (2005) in supporting Idolor noted: Music is central to many of the activities of life in our traditional society and because music is integral with life activities. When early childhood children are engaged with singing and dancing of what they are being taught, it is very obvious they grasp what they are taught than when the remote style of teaching is employed. Keywords: childhood; children; education; learning; life; music; songs
• BRACING MUSIC EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (SOFTWARE) IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA by Nmadu, Florence Nkechi; Onwuekwe, Agatha Ijeoma (2021) - Music education has often been defined by various Nigeria music scholars to be the sum total of all skills, knowledge, principles, and strategies which a music practitioner needs to acquire in order to be effective and efficient in his/her job as a professional (p. 207) Music Technology Nwamara (2006) infers that music technology is “the incorporation of computer technology into musicology is the employment of computer and its associated hardware and software to assist the study, creation, performance, and preservation of music” (p. 125) Clifton (2010) asserts that: Music technology describes the technological equipment used mainly to compose, perform, record, store, and playback modern music. Music technology is also a field of study in music education specialized in different areas of music technology like music technology (mechanical), music technology (electric) music technology (electronic and digital). Keywords: computer; education; learning; music; respondents; software; students; teaching; technology
• INTRODUCING RECORDER PLAYING FOR EFFECTIVE MUSIC TEACHING/LEARNING IN PRIMARY SHOOLS OF ANAMBRA STATE by Okeke, Ikedimma N. (2021) - This is called the ` BAG’ concept in recorder teaching/playing. A piece of recorder costs about ₦150.00. Keywords: children; education; instrument; music; playing; recorder
• MUSIC: AN INCENTIVE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION by Esimone, Chinyere C. (2021) - Music matters: A new philosophy of music education. Music education no doubt contributes in no small way to the general development of children. Keywords: children; development; education; learning; life; music; singing; songs
• MUSIC AS A TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESSES AMONGST SELECTED NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS, ONDO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ONDO STATE by K.E. Olawale, D.O.A. Ogunrinade; (2024) - Music education is a process where understudies (adults and young ones) are presented to valuable open doors for making, creating and listening to music sounds. A history of music education advocacy. Keywords: children; education; music; nursery; nursery songs; research; respondents; singing; skills; songs
• DWINDLING ENROLMENT OF STUDENTS IN MUSIC AS CHOICE OF STUDY IN ADEYEMI FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, ONDO by J.O Falusi, D.O.A. Ogunrinade & (2024) - Most of them listen to pop music and this usually creates a conflict with what is emphasized in school music (Capaldo & Bennett, 2011). Consequently, they lack the relatedness that should exist between home music culture and school music. Keywords: ajrma; culture; education; factors; influence; journal; june; learning; mean; music; music education; participation; research; school; students; study; teachers; teaching
• CULTURALLY INFORMED PIANO INSTRUCTION IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A COMPOSITION OF THREE PIANO ETUDES CELEBRATING LOCAL HERITAGE by Umeojiaka, David Sopuluchukwu, Emeka Egbonu & (2024) - It is, as explained by Boamah (2012) “ a style of piano music which employs techniques and styles used in the performance of African traditional songs and African popular music.” The piano already displays certain affinity with African music and by creating a type of African Pianism to blend with African instruments; it should be possible to achieve a successful fusion (p. 1). Keywords: education; journal; music; piano; research
• PREDICTORS OF MUSIC EDUCATION APATHY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PORT HARCOURT METROPOLIS: IMPLICATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL ECONOMY by Eyiuche Rita, MODEME, (2024) - Based on this, it could be that the career prospects made available for music students may play a part in their level of apathy for the subject. METROPOLIS: IMPLICATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL ECONOMY MODEME, Eyiuche Rita Ph.D Department of Music University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Phone: +234-8037508877 e-mail: eyiuche.modeme@uniport.edu.ng Abstract This study focused on predictors of music education apathy among secondary school students in Port Harcourt metropolis, Nigeria. Keywords: apathy; education; education apathy; harcourt metropolis; music; music education; port harcourt; school; school students; students
• APPLYING PIAGET`S ``CRITICAL PERIOD`` TO MUSIC EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF SELECTED SCHOOLS. by Nwabufo, Okeke Ikedimma (2019) - Relating the three domains to music learning, Hoffer (1991) submits: Learning is a many- sided word. Beyond these budding stages, music learning could become tedious. Keywords: development; education; learning; music; music education; period; primary; school; students; theory

• MUSICAL ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN IN ANNANG CULTURE OF AKWA IBOM STATE by Udok, Ekaette (2021) - Most cultural activities and seasonal events like fattening process of mbopo and (new yam, cassava, and ebre festivals) which call for the statutory musical performance yearly by women in Annang culture are fast disappearing. Similarly, in Annang culture, every stage in life is occupied by one musical activity or the other. Keywords: activities; annang; annang culture; culture; ekaette; group; ibibio; music; people; society; song; udok; values; women
• THE MUSIC OF THE DANCE: A STUDY OF MUSIC AND DANCE IN AFRICAN CULTURE by Oikelome, Albert (2021) - African dance has been described by Badejo & Banerji (2002) as The Music of the Dance.... Albert Oikelome 187 “indigenous dance forms practiced by the peoples of the countries of the (sub-Saharan) African continent in social or religious contexts, for entertainment or as a choreographed art form (Bakare and Mans, 2003). One unique feature of African dance is the meaning it conveys to the people. Keywords: african; albert; culture; dance; expression; festival; funeral; movement; music; oikelome; people; ritual; society
• EGWU-EKPILI IN ANAOCHA COMMUNITY: AESTHETIC AND DYNAMIC USE OF THE FOLKSONGS AS A TOOL FOR SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION by Offor, Kate Ndubuaku (2021) - Abstract any writers on African music have emphasized the extra- musical roles and functionality of traditional music. Olaniyan states that African music, therefore, is the music treated, performed and enjoyed by Africans. Keywords: anocha; community; egwu; ekpili; group; instruments; music; people; society
• MUSIC COMPOSERS’ ROLES IN CURBING YOUTH RESTIVENESS IN NIGERIA: AN OVERVIEW by Okoro, Loretta Nkechinyere; Nwamara, Alvan-Ikoku Okwudiri (2021) - From all that was discussed, 213 it was discovered that Nigerian music composers have been able to some extent control the youth in their restiveness but more efforts need to be made in order to continue checkmating youth restiveness through musical works. Anasi (2010) also captured this point in a study she carried out on youth restiveness thus: Youth are the foundation of a society. Keywords: composer; delta; development; music; music composer; nation; nigerian; restiveness; society; youth; youth restiveness
• FROM SATIRE TO ALLUSION: (RE) EXAMINING HOTEL DE JORDAN SONGS AS TOOLS AGAINST SOCIAL INEQUALITY by Omoruan, Dan. E.; Aluede, Charles O. (2021) - Hotel De Jordan was a foremost dramatic medium which combined the use of dialogue and song for this purpose. Thematically, Hotel De Jordan embraced the use of dialogue and song to express societal inequality. Keywords: class; de jordan; drama; hotel; hotel de; jordan; man; music; people; society; song; wife
• TECHNOLOGICAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE VOGUE TEXTUAL CONTENT IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA POP MUSIC COMPOSITIONS by A. O. Nwamara, Gold Kingsley Uteh; (2024) - The findings show that the subject of ethics in music composition which is powered by various technologies, has been relegated to the background in the face of most contemporary compositions whose content is made of vogue language and whose message promotes sex, violence, gangsterism, rebellion e.t.c. Ethics are self- moral standard acceptable or permissible in the discharge and or creation of musical work in relation to music composition. Keywords: composition; contemporary; content; development; digital; internet; lyrics; music; online; research; society; technology; vol
• REFLECTIONS ON FOLK SONGS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS: AN OVERVIEW by Chinazor Roseline, Okpokwasili, (2024) - The use of traditional folksongs for creating awareness in African societies and as a means of development is not a phenomena. The classic modes, the range of scalar, the melodic materials available in traditional folksongs and the pentatonic forms provides simple yet flexible means of generating new melodies, rich in emotional nuance. Keywords: african; awka; community; culture; folksong; journal; language; music; people; social; society; songs
• ANALYTICAL STUDY OF TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE SONGS TEXTS OF EZINIFITE AGUATA WOMEN, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA by Okafor, Ifeanyi Onyedika (2024) - One of the misleading information according to her is found in Basden’s submission about Igbo women: 288 Awka Journal of Research in Music and the Arts (AJRMA) The power which Igbo women possessed emanated from the two strong women’s organisations in every Igbo community: the Ụmụada (Organisation of Patrilineage Daughters) and Alụtaradi (Organisation of Patrilineage Wives)…The Ụmụada wielded great influence in their natal homes and their advice and sometimes their decisions were accepted with little opposition from the male members of the patrilineage. Keywords: child; community; igbo; journal; marriage; music; nnwa; society; songs; women
• MUSIC IN THE ORAL LITERATURES OF THE SEPHARDIC JEWS AND THE IGBOS OF EASTERN NIGERIA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS by Chuma-Udeh, Ngozi (2019) - There are also traditional Igbo folk ballads which are enacted in form of folk dances. In Igbo traditional society, it is not uncommon to see local bards entertaining mixed audience of old and young, men and women, boys and girls with ballads of love, war, heroic deeds, history, epics, legends and myths. Keywords: baby; ballads; igbo; inine; jews; literatures; los; lyrics; man; music; nwa; oma; society; songs; spanish
• INVESTIGATING THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN THROUGH YORUBA MUSIC: A CASE OF ODOLAYE AREMU AND LAGBAJA by Oladimeji, Olakanmi Elijah (2025) - Women with notable personalities and influence are pushing back against the long-held chronicle about the place of women in society. Women as a threat to men Odòlayé Àrẹ̀mú (1997) maintained that women threaten men with leaving their matrimonial homes due to their beauty, especially those whose husbands are not financially stable and cannot meet all of their financial needs: N ọ́ lọ o I will leave N ọ́ lọ o I will leave N ọ́ lọ o, lobìnrin fi ń dẹ́rù bọkọ I will leave, is the language women use to threaten their husband Keywords: àrẹ̀mú; dàdàkúàdá; female; gender; journal; life; lágbájá; man; music; odòlayé; samuel; society; songs; study; women; yorùbá

• INSIDIOUS EROTICISM IN MUSICAL PERFORMANCES OF SAINT JANET by Kayode, Samuel (2021) - Nigerian popular music artistes also acculturate this aspect of lewdness in their musical performances. The consumerist orientation which has gripped many African societies fueled by economic considerations is at the root of the ever-changing face of popular music in Africa. Keywords: adejube; erotica; eroticism; janet; music; performances; popular; saint; samuel; songs
• THE ROLE OF MUSIC IN SERMONIZING AMONG SELECTED CHURCH DENOMINATIONS IN NNEWI METROPOLIS, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA by Umeojiaka, David Sopuluchukwu (2021) - Music is always placed within a wider liturgical context, whether it is that of hearing the word, celebrating the Eucharist, Morning or Evening Prayer, or some other antiphons, the hymns, responsorial, Litanies, acclamations, greetings and responses, and even the prayers, may all be greatly enhanced by music being sung. Links have been drawn between music and our whole development; physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual… Music is a reflection of our social relationships per excellence. Keywords: church; church sermons; denominations; music; preaching; sermons; songs; study; use; word
• EFFECTIVE USE OF STAFF NOTATION AS PANACEA FOR SIGHT-READING PHOBIA AMONG YOUTH BASED CHOIRS IN ABAKALIKI by Akintunde, Olusola Samuel; Onuora-Oguno, Nnamdi Chiedu (2021) - Learning songs with Staff Notation helps me to learn faster than other methods 5 6 76 13 2.03 DISAGREED 4 I prefer sight-singing method to rote learning 6 5 83 6 2.11 DISAGREED 227 while learning songs 5 With the knowledge of sight-singing, I can learn other songs on my own 4 2 88 6 2.04 DISAGREED Grand Mean 2.24 DISAGREED Table 3 above presents the responses of students on how interested they are in the use of staff notation in learning songs. Concept of Staff Notation Staff notation is one of the systems of music notation developed for the purpose of documenting songs and musical compositions, while the other is Tonic Solfa notation. Keywords: learning; music; notation; sight; singing; songs; staff; students; teaching
• MUSIC ASSOCIATED WITH CHILDBIRTH: A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN TRADITIONAL SONGS IN IGBO LAND by Ubani, Anozie U. (2021) - It is in the lyrics of the songs sung at childbirth that one sees not only the value the Igbo places on children, but also the Igbo Philosophy on motherhood and child bearing. Women are special creation instituted by nature for caring and procreation of children; the society relies so much on them because “no woman no cry (child).” Keywords: baby; child; dance; igbo; music; nwa; songs; women
• TEXTUAL INTERPRETATION OF INDIGENOUS YORUBA SONGS USED IN WORSHIP IN THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD by Loko, Omolara Olasunbo (2021) - The root of indigenous Yoruba songs in the Redeemed Christian Church of God could be traced to when the founder of the Church Rev. Josiah Akindayomi left Cherubim and Seraphim Church in 1952. Following this, the present study is an in-depth interpretation of the texts of selected indigenous Yoruba songs used in the worship by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, with particular reference to their lyrics and melodic contours. Keywords: christian; church; god; music; songs; texts; worship; yoruba
• THE PHILOSOPHY OF AFRICAN MUSIC AS ORAL LITERATURE by Ibekwe, Eunice U. (2021) - Definition of African Music In the words of Agawu (2003) “the apparently simple statement that African music is music made by Africans is not so simple after all” (p. 1), considering the effect the polarity of cultures (as a result of external influences) has on the homogeneity of Africa as a people. Music making in Africa takes into cognizance the religious inclination of the people as such the content of music in most cases portrays articles of faith, words of invocation, oblation, libation and incantation. Keywords: africa; culture; folktales; ibekwe; literature; music; performance; songs
• AESTHETIC PHILOSOPHIES OF YORUBA FOLK MUSICAL IDIOMS by Adeleke, Abel (2021) - In Yorùbá music, rhythm can be percussive, sequential or melodic. Categories of Music Makers In Yorùbá traditional music, musicians are identified with the types of music they play. Keywords: adélékè; artistes; ceremonies; genres; groups; music; musicians; occasions; orin; people; performance; songs; sound; yorùbá
• RHYTHM AND RESULTS: INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF MUSIC IN ENHANCING CHINESE LANGUAGE LEARNING OUTCOMES by Dr. Anas Elochukwu, Ozioko Emmanuel Chibuzor & (2024) - Chinese language teachers should play a pivotal role in secondary schools by employing Chinese songs effectively in teaching Chinese language. Statistical Package for the social sciences (SPSS 25) was used for data analysis and the statistics used which was descriptive showed that Chinese songs have a motivating effect towards Chinese Language Learning and also that Females are more likely to learn Chinese language when music was used as a motivational element. Keywords: awka; chinese; language; learning; mandarin; music; sense; songs; study; teaching

• INVESTIGATING MUSICAL BEHAVIOUR TEST AT UPPER BASIC SCHOOLS IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA by Ugwu, Calista Ada (2021) - There is a need for workshop or retraining of the music teachers on imports of music tests and test construction so that they can construct music test that will test for the core musical behaviour and as well have strong philosophical bases for the choice of the test type they are adopting so they can stand their ground and convince the school authority why they should adopt a particular test type. Technical criteria for evaluating music test include validity and reliability. Keywords: behaviour; choice; music; students; teachers; test; type
• BASIC TECHNIQUES APPLIED IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CLARINET TEACHING: A TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVE by Onyedum, Ogechukwu Jacinta (2021) - Through participant observation and consultation of relevant literature, this work investigated students‟ participation in music performance at St. Jude Private School, Lagos; and tries to provide basic instruction that contains the concepts and fundamental knowledge of clarinet, skills, values and right attitudes towards instrumental music performance needed to play the clarinet. On the other hand, music teaching and learning are faced with miriads of problem; however, there are different measures that can be taken to enhance the learning of music in schools. Keywords: clarinet; learning; music; playing; practice; students; teaching; techniques
• AN APPRAISAL OF VOICE STUDIES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES by Onyeji, Elizabeth; Onyeji, Christian (2021) - Little or no serious art music performances are given by such graduates, raising the question on how voice students are prepared for the challenges of the profession on graduation in their student days. Lack of expert skills among teachers of voice impact negatively on learners of voice, as majority of voice students do not have experienced and proficient teachers as mentors. Keywords: instrument; music; range; soprano; students; study; teachers; teaching; voice
• AFTER-SCHOOL MUSICAL TRAINING FOR STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA: AN EVALUATION OF ESM SUMMER CAMP IN MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY by Olubukola, Oluwatade Joseph (2023) - Awka Journal of Research in Music and the Arts Vol.15 (2021) 202 Recommendations Department of music in other tertiary institutions should adopt After- school musical training, if not already adopted, for mastery beyond class experience of the official academic session. Daily after school training is Olubukola, O. J.: After-School Musical Training for Students in Tertiary Institutions... Keywords: awka; camp; esm; institutions; journal; music; research; school; students; summer; training
• APPLYING OPERANT CONDITIONING IN PREPARING STUDENTS FOR MUSIC TESTS: A CASE STUDY OF ZION SECONDARY SCHOOL, NNOBI by David Sopuluchukwu, Umeojiaka, (2024) - Learning Talking about how to reinforce music students in other to do well during classroom tests will be incomplete without making mention of learning. Vol. 16, September 2023 321 APPLYING OPERANT CONDITIONING IN PREPARING STUDENTS FOR MUSIC TESTS: A CASE STUDY OF ZION SECONDARY SCHOOL, NNOBI Umeojiaka, David Sopuluchukwu, Ph.D. Department of Music, Nnamdi Azikiwe, University, Awka Email: sd.umeojiaka@unizik.edu.ng Keywords: group; learning; mins; music; research; school; students; tests; yes

• AWKA ANGLICAN DIOCESAN MUSIC FESTIVAL (2016 – 2020): A BRIEF OVERVIEW by Erhiegueke, Alexander Walsh; Umezinwa, Emmanuel Chukwuemenam (2021) - It is therefore obvious that there are underlying issues around music festival in Awka Diocese. Using interview method as source of collecting primary data, the researcher was able to find out issues plaguing music festival in Awka Diocese, some of which include lack of synergy among participating choirs, use of mercenaries, lack of guide in song selection, incomplete criteria in selection of leadership, etc. Keywords: awka; choirs; church; diocese; festival; music; music festival; worship

• MUSIC IN KÁLÁḆÀRÃŒ TRADITIONAL FUNERAL RITES by Ibude, Osakpamwan Isaac (2021) - Responsorial form is the most common structural form used in Káláḇàrì funeral music. Such materials, however, has so far been notably devoid of any extended work on the performance aspect of Káláḇàrì funeral rites and their associated music. Keywords: chief; church; culture; dance; death; funeral; funeral rites; instruments; káláḇàrì; music; númè; performance; plate; rites; song; ḏụẹịn
• FORENSIC MUSICOLOGY FOR AFRICAN MUSICOLOGY by Udofia, Sunday S. (2021) - Nationalism is a strong motivation for the composition of authentic African art music;  Inclusion of African music methods in the curriculum of schools will help in creating the awareness and sustaining interest of the African musical study and practices among people especially inculcating in them the African ideals embedded in African music types;  African music is based on the culture of a people of a particular culture area. Despite the internal and external influences on African music, the African musical identity is not totally eroded;  Keywords: culture; music; people; study

• RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SONG TEXTS by Onwuka, Ugo A.; Oguoma, Patience U. (2021) - In fact, Okafor (2005) thinks that “makers of African musical instruments rely on their eyes, sense of pitch, ears and on tradition for the construction” (p. 160). Just as proverbs, maxims, mythical references of valour and legendary powers of past heroes and ancestral gods are borne through song texts, so are they encapsulated in the evolution, technology and organizational practices of African musical instruments. Keywords: instruments; music; people; relationship; song; speech; texts
• THE SOCIO-CULTURAL ROLES OF ÃŒREGUN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AMONG YAGBA-YORUBA PEOPLE OF KOGI STATE, NIGERIA by Titus, Olusegun Stephen (2024) - This paper examines the role of Iregun musical instruments as sources for inculcating socio-cultural ideas among the Yoruba people of Kogi State. This paper attempts to answer the following questions: How are Iregun musical instruments classified? Keywords: chief; drum; ensemble; instruments; iregun; journal; music; people; research; vol; ìrègún
• MUSIC AND ITS THERAPEUTIC ROLES ON THE EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE IN OYO STATE: A SURVEY OF OLUYOLE CHESIRE HOME, IBADAN by Adebanjo, Paul (2024) - The study explored the roles of music therapy on the exceptional people of Oluyole Cheshire Home in Ibadan. Hence the paper is concern with the roles of music therapy on exceptional people. Keywords: clients; group; music; music therapy; people; research; session; study; therapy session
• AN ASSESSMENT OF THE WORSHIP OF AYELALA (GODDESS OF JUSTICE) DEITY AND THE ILAJE KINGDOM OF ONDO STATE by Bukola Abosede Folaranmi, Prof. Sarwuan Daniel Shishima & (2025) - Origin of Ayelala Deity There are various myths that try to explain the origin of Ayelala deity. Symbol of Ayelala Deity There are some symbols and materials involved in the invocation of Ayelala deity. Keywords: ayelala; covenant; deity; goddess; ilaje; interview; justice; kingdom; mahin; people; ugbo

• ENHANCING COMPUTER-BASED MUSIC ASSESSMENT THROUGH MULTIMEDIA INTEGRATION: AN EXPLORATIVE APPRAISAL OF JAMB AND OTHER NIGERIAN PUBLIC EXAMINATION BODIES by Adekunle Enitolorunyan, Adesipe, (2025) - AWKA JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MUSIC AND THE ARTS (VOLUME 17 ISSUE 2, NOV, 2024) 4 Multimedia components in CBT Music assessments would introduce a level of interactivity that traditional methods lack. This absence of innovation in Music assessments has negatively affected the credibility of Nigeria’s examination bodies and diminished candidates' cognitive and aural skills. Keywords: assessment; bodies; candidates; cbt; computer; examination; items; jamb; learning; multimedia; music; nigerian; test; testing

• TEACHING OF MUSIC APPRECIATION IN BERETON SCHOOL APPLYING PIAGET’S THEORY OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT by & Ebele Veronica, Chinyere Amoyedo-Peter (2023) - Psychologists have devised themes to explain their observations in child development over the years. Internet Source The ages and stages of child development: Birth- Keywords: children; development; journal; music; research; teaching
• FEMINIZATION OF THE TEACHING CORPS AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR MUSIC EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS: A STUDY OF SIX SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE (2007-2023) by Ikedimma Okeke, Uchenna Anekwe; (2024) - Few schools that managed to source for female music teachers encountered the peculiar challenge of teaching and learning of musical instruments such as keyboard, drums, guitar, violin, recorder, flute, Oja, trumpet, saxophone, etc., because the female music teachers were only interested in singing which they felt more comfortable with. Data was sourced through interviews, questionnaires, and participant observations by the authors as music teachers in the respective schools. Keywords: corps; instruments; music; schools; teachers; teaching; women
• IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES EMPLOYED BY TEACHERS FOR CCA CURRICULUM AND ITS IMPLICATIONS TO MUSIC EDUCATION by Amaka, Ugoo-Okonkwo Iruoma (2019) - Managerial Factors The findings from the study strongly disagreed that music teachers are hired from outside the school to teach music aspect of CCA. Buttressing this further, Onwuekwe (2007) observed that: music educators or teachers of school music have always been interested in improving the quality of music instruction. Keywords: cca; implementation; music; okonkwo; strategies; teachers; teaching; test; ugoo

• SUSTAINABILITY OF MUSIC FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA by IEunice U. Ibekwe, feoma P. Okechukwu & (2023) - Area or place indicator Economic Benefit Sufficient economic help is being derived from the sustainability of music for tourism development because performers make a lot of money and earn their living through music tourism. During music tourism, people interact with each other during performances and entertainments, seminars and symposia. Keywords: development; journal; music; research; sustainability; tourism
• THE ROLE OF MUSIC IN FAMILY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT by Celestina, Esimone Chinyere (2019) - 65 THE ROLE OF MUSIC IN FAMILY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT Dr. Esimone, Chinyere Celestina Department of Music, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria Email: admireesomchi@yahoo.com Music is as important as life and a family that makes and enjoys music are found to be a happy family, which in turn leads to the all round development of the child in the family. Keywords: children; development; family; life; music

• THE PRESERVATION OF SEVEN SELECTED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF BARI BII MUSIC GROUP IN OGONI COMMUNITIES, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA by Augustina Chizoba, Ezebube, (2024) - Port Harcourt Abstract This paper focused on the seven choices of musical instruments selected by Bari Bii music group of Ogoni communities. Musical instruments are the engine room of any music group. Keywords: bari; bii; group; instruments; music; ogoni
• INFLUENCE, STYLES AND WAYS OF CHORAL MUSIC IN NIGERIA: THE CASE OF IBIBIO MUSIC by Udoh, Precious Kufre (2024) - The writer in this paper discusses some styles and ways of choral music, its influence on different eras, and Nigeria; as well as some elements and patterns in Ibibio choral music. In Ibibio music, a call and response organization are one of the most Awka Journal of Research in Music and the Arts (AJRMA) Keywords: century; chorus; composers; form; ibibio; ibibio music; instruments; music; parts; response; rhythm; song; speech; style; vol
• ODU IN IGBO MUSICOLOGY: AN INTERVIEW WITH DR CHARLES NNEKE by Dieudonné Kodichukwu Ezeanyim, Prof. Alvan-Ikoku Nwamara & (2025) - According to Umezinwa and Ezeanyim (2022), Ọdụ is a generic term for Igbo musical instruments made from animal horns. As classified by Curt & Hornbostel (1933) and affirmed by Onwuekwe , Igbo musical instruments fall into four categories: Keywords: igbo; instruments; music; nneke; okike; ọdụ

• TRANSFORMING NIGERIAN HIP-HOP MUSIC AND DANCE FOR EDUCATIONAL, MORAL AND SOCIO-CULTURAL RELEVANCE by Ajaero, Prisca Oluchi; Umezinwa, Emmanuel Chukwuemenam; Nwamara, Alvan-Ikoku Okwudiri (2021) - These Nigerian artistes started to localize hip hop and make songs in English and any other Nigerian language as a way of expressing themselves more, making Nigerian hip- hop multilingual. Then the late 90s and the early years of the new millennial era saw an outpour from artists and groups, many returning home from the Western Diaspora, like Eldee da Don of Trybesmen, Madarocka and the S.O.U.R.C.E. Clik, Naeto C of W.F.A, and from Europe, JJC and the 419 squad; and P-Square (the duo of Peter & Paul Okoye) and most recently, the likes of Flavour, Davido, Phino, Olamide, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Teni, Burna boy etc, all becoming a part of the mainstream of Nigerian music after the collapse of pop trends like Yo-pop. Keywords: dance; hip; hop; hop music; music; nwamara
• OVUM DANCE AND THE CHALLENGES TO CULTURAL STABILITY OF ELELE-ALIMINI IN EMOHUA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RIVERS STATE by Ezebube, Augustina Chizoba; Agu, Dan (2021) - Ovum dance is one of the cultural dances of EleleAliminicommunity; there is a legendary story about the advent of Ovum cultural dance in EleleAlimini. It plays alongside the leading instrument in Ovum cultural dance of the Elele-Alimini people. Keywords: a. c.; c. agu; c. c.; c. ezebube; challenges; d. c.; dance; music; ovum
• CHANGE AND CONTINUITY IN THE PERFORMANCE PRACTICE OF KEKU DANCE MUSIC OF THE JUKUN by Eyitayo Aderonke Soretire & Jonathan Chinelo Arum, Omotolani Ebenezer Ekpo, (2023) - Invariably, Jukun music is characteristically complex; it is often heterophonic, polyrhythmic and polyphonic in nature. In conclusion, this paper is able to reconcile the concept of “Knowing and “Change” in the performance of Jukun Keku dance by establishing the obvious inevitability of “Change” as a phenomenon of life; and that the performance of ‘Keku’ dance of the Jukun has experienced majorly functionality, participatory and aesthetic performance of the music dance. Keywords: change; continuity; dance; jukun; keku; music; performance
• INDIGENOUS DANCE BEYOND MOVEMENT: A SEMIOTIC METAPHOR OF IDUU AKPO DANCE PERFORMANCE. by Chielotam, Akas Nicholas (2019) - Semiotic Analysis on Iduuakpo Dance Performance in Aguata Anambra State The semiotic analysis on indigenous dance performance especially IduuAkpo dance, makes the meaning of the dance bare before the people that owns the dance and also the foreigners that come to watch the dance as an annual event. Iduu Akpo Dance Performance in Aguata Anambra State The semiotic analysis on indigenous dance performance especially IduuAkpo dance, makes the meaning of the dance bare before the people that owns the dance and also the foreigners that come to watch the dance as an annual event. Keywords: akas; community; dance; dance performance; movement; performance; semiotic
• DECODING THE TIME LINE OF NIGERIAN FOLK MUSIC THROUGH THE VIRAL GWOGWOGWO NGWO DANCE CHALLENGE by Aro, Olawole (2025) - Keywords: Time line, Dance Challenge, Folk music, African music, Beat-class set Introduction Time line is an indispensable constituent part of most music in the world on which the musicality of a musical work hinges. Folk music is an inseparable aspect that helps to project the true features of the time line in African music. Keywords: beat; challenge; dance; folk; journal; line; music; study; time; time line
• DANCE AS THERAPY IN AFRICAN MUSIC by Omaren, Daniel Ufuoma (2025) - When music students are taught courses in African music, little or no references is usually made about the healing potency of African dances. African dance is as rigorous as gymnastics, displaying physical agility and coordination. Keywords: african; body; dance; healing; movement; music; physical; rhythm; therapy

• ADAPTATION OF THE EGWU OGENE IN A DIGITAL WORLD: A STUDY OF EJYK NWAMBA by Eunice Ukamaka Ibekwe, Chiedozie Kenechukwu Onuora-Oguno; (2024) - 3. Digital Archives: Establishment of digital archives dedicated to preserving Ogene music, and Igbo cultural music is important. However, in the digital era, cultural music faces challenges of commercialization, visibility, and authenticity. Keywords: egwu; ejyk; igbo; music; nwamba; ogene; world
• THE PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF BICULTURAL AND BIMUSICAL ELEMENTS IN NIGERIA ART MUSIC by Rev. Sr. C. M. ACHIKEH (PhD), KARAWUSA, Okechukwu Nonye & (2025) - Example of such is when Yoruba music is performing on stage using Yoruba musical instruments, and Oja (flute from Igbo clan) is played in the middle of the music, it suddenly reviews an identity of Igbo music. Oja (Flute) Igbo music popular Igbo instrument which plays a vital role in Igbo music and culture. Keywords: drum; igbo; instrument; journal; language; music; nigerian; yoruba

• IGBIN MUSICAL TRADITION IN YORUBA CULTURE by Samuel, Kayode M.; Olapade, Jonathan A. (2021) - While much is known about numerous Yoruba traditional drums such as the dundun, bata, bembe, gbedu and so forth, little is known about igbin musical performances in the society. While much is known about numerous Yoruba traditional drums such as the dundun, bata, bembe, gbedu and so forth, little is known about igbin musical performances in Yoruba society. Keywords: african; ako; deities; drums; ensemble; family; igbin; music; obatala; omele; orisa; worship; yoruba
• SACRED ADE-ILEKE ISENBAYE-NLA ONIRORO: ANALYSIS OF ONA CREATIVITY TO EMBELLISH YORUBA HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND SYMBOLS by Akande Olasupo Abiodun Ph.D & Adenle John Oyewole Ph.D, Opadosu James Omoniyi; (2025) - It is worth noting today that many young Yoruba artists could not understand or articulate the complexity of the sophisticated concepts and philosophies underlying the Yoruba worldview of arts in terms of its creativity, aesthetics, and functions (Abiodun, Drewal, Pemberton 1991: 8) which are emphasized and symbolically represented through icons, images, signs and symbols expressed through different forms of Yoruba art. These colours in the Yoruba cosmos are significant in understanding Yoruba art as they define and reveal the nature, character, or personality of things, persons and divinities (pp.18 & 20). Keywords: ade; aran; art; crown; drewal; isenbaye; nla; oba; ona; oniroro; yoruba
• AN APPRAISAL OF YORUBA SPEECH MODE FOR COMPOSING/PERFORMING YORUBA GOSPEL CHORUSES by Babatope, Dr. Adedayo Ezekiel (2025) - Rather than sofa notes “l d r r r” which aptly misrepresents textual content, notes “d r m m m” are preferred. d r r r presented in the western diatonic scale betrays the supposed interpretation. Keywords: d d; d m; d r; m r; m s; notes; phrase; r r; solfa; speech mode; yoruba; yoruba speech

• THEMATIC AND AESTHETIC PATTERNS IN THE NIGERIAN CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC: A STUDY OF TUFACE IDIBIA by Obiefuna, Arinze-Umobi Somtoo; Onyeka, Ebekue Emmanuel (2019) - The 1990s has been significant as it marked the rapid rise present species of popular music culture in the country. This new culture was markedly characterised by the fusion of elements of African music patterns and Western hip hop, blues, pop, etc. Keywords: artiste; idibia; music; nigerian; popular; respondents; tuface; tuface idibia; university; works

• THE ÒSÀRÁ ENIGMA: AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF MUSICAL STRUCTURE OF ILE-IFE’S IMMATERIAL HERITAGE by Eluwole, Ademola Gbenga (2025) - The results indicated that Òsàrà music incorporates intricate polyrhythms, comprising 3-4 simultaneous rhythmic patterns. Òsàrà music emphasises Yoruba traditional values, including community and spirituality, with lyrics frequently referencing mythological figures and ancestor veneration. Keywords: african; festival; music; notes; pentatonic; scale; song; òsàrà
• RACHEAL OLATOUN SOETAN: A STUDY OF HER LIFE, MUSIC, AND LEGACY IN THE NIGERIAN GOSPEL MUSIC SCENE by Julius Oluwayomi OLUWADAMILARE, OlaOluwa Marvelous AYOKUNMI & (2025) - mailto:ayokunmiolaoluwa2016@gmail.com mailto:juliusoluwadamilare924@gmail.com AWKA JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MUSIC AND THE ARTS (VOLUME 17 ISSUE 2, NOV, 2024) 20 Similar to American or European gospel music, Nigerian gospel music is a form of gospel music that originated in Nigeria and is performed there as a branch of Christian religious music. By fusing conventional gospel music with his studies of jazz and blues, Dorsey established a brand-new kind of gospel music known as gospel blues. Keywords: christian; gospel; gospel music; life; music; research; soetan; song; style; toun; works

• THE MINISTERIAL ROLE OF CHOIRS IN THE LITURGY by Orakwe, Jude Toochukwu (2023) - Indeed, there is the feeling or temptation of thinking that the advent of Vatican II era has abolished the role of the choir such that cultivation of church choirs should now be a matter of secondary importance. Bearing in mind that this essay was originally presented to a Conference of Nigerian Catholic choristers, I, nevertheless, expect members of church choirs – Catholic or non-Catholic – who would read this discourse would start to be proud of their status as ministers of the liturgy, holds their heads high with some bit of genuine spiritual self-esteem, and approach their ministry of sacred music with greater sense of gravity. Keywords: choir; church; journal; liturgy; liturgy awka; music; orakwe; research; singing
• REVISITING THE “TRAIN-AND-ENGAGE” AND PROFESSIONALIZED MODELS OF CHURCH MUSIC MINISTRY FOR EFFECTIVENESS IN 21ST CENTURY NIGERIAN BAPTIST CONVENTION by Oghenemudiakevwe Igbi, Udoka Peace Ossaiga & (2024) - While the Bible provides basis for enlistment, training, and professionalization in Church music ministry, these basics are undergoing radical mutation as some Church practitioners retain the import of training, discipleship, spirituality, and commitment in Church music while disposing the engagement of professional Church musicians in Church music ministry as though Church music professionalism is averse to biblical spirituality, discipleship, and commitment. The world wherein Church music ministry is being practiced is changing; Church music being a cultural and functional art is not totally immune from developments in the world in which it operates. Keywords: church; church music; ministry; model; music; music ministry
• HARMONISING WORSHIP: THE ROLE OF CHURCH MUSIC ADMINISTRATION IN PLANNING CONGREGATIONAL HYMN SINGING EVENTS IN LOCAL BAPTIST CHURCHES by Niyi-Ojo, Mary A. (2025) - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/april/12.33.html AWKA JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MUSIC AND THE ARTS (VOLUME 17 ISSUE 2, NOV, 2024) 146 Role of Church Music Administration in planning Congregational hymn singing Events Church music administration is vital in organising congregational hymn singing events, ensuring worship cohesion, music selections that engage and inspire the congregation, logistical support, community engagement, and resource management. 1, how do church administrators plan and coordinate congregational hymn singing events? Keywords: administration; baptist; church; congregation; events; hymn; hymn singing; music; planning; role; singing; worship

• THE COMPOSER AND THE PERFORMER IN THE AFRICAN MUSIC INTERPRETATION by Olisaeke, Festus Ife (2019) - This analogy is made in the context of African music performances especially as many authorities already have different theoretical views concerning performances in African music. In music performance, the helmsman behind the production is usually the conductor. Keywords: african; composer; composition; interpretation; music; nzewi; performance; performer; practice

• FORM IN NIGERIAN ART MUSIC: A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH by Onwuekwe, Agatha Ijeoma (2021) - These forms include: Binary forms, ternary forms, strophic forms, through composed forms and rondo forms. In this sense, there can be no distinction between musical form and specifically musical content, since to change even a single pitch or rhythm that might be regarded as part of the content of a composition necessarily also changes the shape of that composition, even if only in detail. Keywords: art; composer; composition; form; music; section; tonic
• CONCEPTUALIZATION OF SCENIC DESIGN: A STUDY OF ESIABA IROBI’S “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MASK” IN NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL THEATRE by Chimezie, Ajiwe Uchechukwu (2024) - This is seen in Esiaba Irobi’s The Other Side of Mask arching the designer in design play for production. This explores the conceptualization of scenic designs in Nigerian educational theater through an analysis of Esiaba Irobi’s play, “The Other Side of the Mask.” Keywords: art; design; designer; play; playwright; production; set; stage; theatre
• THE PLACE OF ART MUSIC COMPOSITION IN THE MUSICAL COSMOS by Osewa Olumide, Songs, (2025) - From the intricate melodies of classical symphonies to the infectious beats of contemporary pop songs, music compositions encompass a vast array of styles, genres, and forms. By delving into both historical masterpieces and contemporary works, we aim to shed light on the enduring power of music compositions to inspire, provoke, and transcend cultural boundaries. Keywords: art; classical; composers; form; melody; music; press; rhythm; structure

• NARRATIVITY THROUGH LIGHTING EFFECTS IN NOLLYWOOD FILM: A CRITICAL READING OF SELECTED NOLLYWOOD NARRATIVES by Iloma, Nyenwemaduka Richard Ph.D, Ajiwe, Uchechukwu Chimezie Ph.D & (2025) - In Nollywood films, the application of film lighting effects serves as a powerful narrative tool, influencing storytelling and audience perception. Overall, the application of film lighting effects in Nollywood films is a nuanced art form that contributes significantly to the narrative depth and visual storytelling prowess of the industry. Keywords: audience; character; color; effects; film; gbotija; jagun; lighting; narrative; scene; semiotics; use; visual

• BASIC MICROPHONE TECHNNIQUES FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE AND MUSIC RECORDING IN NIGERIA. by Chukwuma, Udeozor Vincent (2019) - Ribbon microphones are not widely used today, except in music recording and for the speaking voice. Abstract: This study exploits several ways by which microphone can be positioned/placed during live performance and recording in Nigeria. Keywords: microphone; recording; ribbon; sound; technniques; udeozor

• ALAGA IDURO AND ALAGA IJOKOO NUPTIAL PERFORMANCES: THE MUSIC, THE DRAMA by Oladipo, Olufunmilola Temitayo (2021) - Alága ìdúró and Alága ìjókòó, through their dramatic presentations, educates the audience present at engagement ceremonies on acceptable behavioural traits of the couple one to another and Yoruba other values. All these are elements of theatre, although everybody present is a participant while the Alága ìjókòó and Alága ìdúró are the principal actors. Keywords: alága; alága ìjókòó; bride; engagement; family; groom; ìjókòó

• THE IMPACT OF DELTA BROADCASTING SERVICE MUSIC PROGRAMMES ON THE SPEECH OF YOUTHS IN ABRAKA by Okpeki, Philo Igue (2021) - It is therefore plausible to detect influences of music programmes on radio and television on the speech of youths who also constitute the dominant percentage of radio listeners and television viewers. Such music programmes and events have adverse effects on the youths of Abraka community, and have brought tremendous impact on the speech of youths in Delta State. Keywords: abraka; music; programmes; speech; youths

• THE PLACE OF MUSIC IN RADIO PROGRAMME PRESENTATION: YOUNG ENTREPRENUERS ON DIAMOND 101.1FM, IBADAN by AYOKUNMI, OlaOluwa Marvelous (2024) - Music as an Attention Grabber: One of the main functions of music in radio program presentation is to grab the attention of the listeners. By utilizing music effectively, the show can establish an engaging atmosphere, set the tone and mood of discussions, enhance transitions 189 Awka Journal of Research in Music and the Arts (AJRMA) Keywords: entrepreneurs; ibadan; listeners; music; programme; radio; research; signature

• AN EXPLORATION OF THE USE OF MUSIC TO ALLEVIATE STAKEHOLDER EXPERIENCE IN THE BANKING SECTOR by Paul Obayomi, Adebanjo, (2025) - in Nigeria?” S/N NUMBER OF ITEMS AGB % OYB % 1 Strongly agreed 9 100 10 100 2 Strongly disagreed NIL O NIL 0 AWKA JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MUSIC AND THE ARTS (VOLUME 17 ISSUE 2, NOV, 2024) 199 Table 6: Respondent opinion to the question ‘Do you like to listen to music while at work?’ Additionally, music volume and personal taste can affect individual experiences. Keywords: bank; banking; consumer; customers; music; research; sector; skye

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