Music: The Soundtrack of Nigeria and Africa
Every nation has its rhythm, and for Nigeria, that rhythm has become the heartbeat of the world. From Fela Kuti’s revolutionary Afrobeat to Burna Boy’s Grammy-winning anthems, Nigerian music has always been more than entertainment. It’s identity, it’s protest, it’s celebration.
Across Africa, music is the common language that unites cultures, travels across borders, and inspires new generations. Today, the global rise of Afrobeats is proof: the world is dancing to Lagos’ pulse, remixing Ghana’s highlife, vibing to South Africa’s Amapiano, and discovering East Africa’s Bongo Flava.
Nigeria sits at the center of this movement. Wizkid fills stadiums from London to New York. Tiwa Savage blends soul, pop, and Afro rhythms in a way that speaks to both heritage and modernity. Davido, Tems, and Rema carry Nigerian sound onto international charts, collaborating with global superstars. Yet, beneath the headlines, music in Nigeria is also the church choirs, street freestyles, and local drummers who give life to everyday moments.
Music here is both ancient and new; the traditional talking drum in harmony with digital beats, folk songs passed down through generations now sampled in chart-topping tracks. It is the story of resilience, joy, and a continent in motion.
In this category, RefinedNG explores Africa’s evolving soundscape, with Nigeria as its loudest note. From artist spotlights and industry trends to the cultural power of music movements, we capture how rhythm continues to shape identity and inspire the world.