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Hear an audio clip
from King Sunny Ade’s “Ara Ma
Nfe Sinmi” |
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Juju is Nigeria's most internationally recognized
sound. Drawn from various Yoruba musical styles
such as agigdigbo, were, apala, sakara and waka,
the term "juju" was reportedly coined
in the 1920s by Babtunde King, one of its early
adopters. Juju musicians based their sound in traditional
Yoruba drumming and call-and-response vocals and
added instruments like the palm wine guitar and
accordion, creating a distinct new style.
Within Nigeria, juju is a rich genre, with many
different musicians playing variations on the theme.
The most successful Nigerian juju musician is King
Sunny Ade, who released his first album in 1967
and reached the height of his international stardom
in the early 1980s. Other Nigerian juju stars include
I.K. Dairo, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, Segun
Adewale and Shina Peters. |
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