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Review of Nigeria's Entertainment industry since 1960.
Saturday, October 8, 2005
Since then we have produced a lot of musicians both in the juju, Fuji, highlife, hip hop, R&B, jazz and what have you. Nigerian musicians have also made their mark in the international music scene and has attracted many international musicians to the country for one musical concert on the other.
Among the international music stars are James Brown, Hugh Masekela, Jimmy Cliff, Shalamar, Kool and the gang, Dr Fresh, the hip hop deity Wyclef Nel Jean, Usher Raymond, Awilo Logomba, Shaggy and 50 cent and his Gorilla unit, courtesy of Star Mega Jam.
Nigeria has also produced local musician who are recognized internationally they include Edris Abdul Kareem, 2 Face, Rugedman, Zoo le Zoo, Lagbaja, Tony Tetula who are into Hip hop and R&B among others.
Speaking on the development of the music industry since independence, an internationally recognised Reggae Crooner and President of Reggae World in Rivers State, Ras Chidi Umeh gave kudo’s to Nigerian musicians for their various achievements in music within Nigeria and beyond which has given them a pride of place in the industry. He stressed that they could do better if given the desired assistance and encouragement by government.
He however noted that the entertainment industry in Nigeria is still growing adding that there are a lot of sectors in the entertainment industry that needs to be developed for instance live shows involving local and international artistes as it is in Lagos where they have two or more of such shows every month.
Source : The Tide
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